Licensed Mental Health Professional (Intern, LMHC/LMHCA, LMFT/LMFTA)

Pathways Mental Health Services | Olympia, WA, United States

Posted Date 2/05/2024
Description

Therapist or Counselor Position:

Employment Type: Licensed Mental Health Professional 
Hours per week: Part Time (20 hours) and/or  Full Time (35- 40 hours)
Location: 
Olympia, WA Clinic and Telehealth. 

About Us: Pathways MHS is a co-occurring disorders clinic that operates in 
Olympia, WA.  We offer face-to-face and Telehealth mental health services.
Our main office is located in 
Olympia, WA. We are a group practice, and our providers have a wide range of clinical interests and treatment modalities. Pathways is an approved site for the WA Health Corps loan repayment program for LMHC, LMFT, and LICSW. We have been providing Telehealth since 2016, even before the Pandemic. 
               
Job Description:
Pathways MHS is seeking clinicians in the delivery of face-to-face therapy and through our Telehealth platform. You will be a part of our
 Telehealth services team, providing much-needed access to clients who live in rural or remote areas of Washington.
 
As a licensed or associate mental health professional, you will work primarily in one of our two clinics face-to-face with patients or via our Telehealth platform. You will provide mental health-related services to youth, young adults, and adult populations seeking treatment for mental health, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. You will conduct intake assessments, screenings, intervention, treatment, monitoring of mental health conditions, care coordination, individual service/treatment plan, discharge planning, and follow-up care in person, at school, or via Telehealth. A Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) 
 conducts brief intervention, individual therapy, group, couples, and family therapy in person or via Telehealth.

LMHC, LMFT or LICSW
(Independent License)
LMFTA, LMHCA or LICSWA
(Associate License)
Qualifications:
  • Licensed independent Mental Health Professional in the State of Washington (LMFT, LICSW, LMHC, or Psychologist) on active and good standing with the WA Department of Health.  
  • Must have taken the NCMHE and not the NCE for the counselor license (for Tricare insurance).?
  • Able and willing to conduct face-to-face and Telehealth counseling session via a secure, encrypted connection.
  • ?Willing to provide school-based (1-12) services for Elementary and High School students. 
  • Must be comfortable using an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  • Able to provide brief counseling for EAP clients.
  • Knowledgeable of mental health diagnoses, substance use disorders, and ASAM Criteria.
  • Must be well versed with DSM 5.
  • WA Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) license, Gambling Counselor certification, Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) certification from NAADAC/NBCC, or national certification on chemical dependency is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Experience working with children, adolescents, couples, and families is a plus. 
  • At least two years of experience in the mental health field.
  • A clean background check to work with children and vulnerable clients.
  • Familiar with local mental health and chemical dependency resources and crisis centers.??
  • Strong organizational/time management skills; ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.

?Qualifications:
  • Licensed Associate as a Mental Health Professional in the State of Washington (LMFTA, LICSWA, or LMHCA) on active and good standing with the WA Department of Health.  
  • Master's Degree in Counseling, MFT, Psychology, or Social Work.?
  • Able and willing to conduct face-to-face and Telehealth counseling session via a secure, encrypted connection.
  • ?Willing to provide school-based (1-12) services for Elementary and High School students. 
  • Must be comfortable using an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  • Able to provide brief counseling for clients as needed.
  • Knowledgeable of mental health diagnoses, substance use disorders, and ASAM Criteria.
  • Must be well versed with DSM 5.
  • WA Certified Counselor credential (CL), Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP or SUDPT) license, Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) certification from NAADAC/NBCC, or national certification on chemical dependency is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Experience working with children, adolescents, couples, and families.
  • At least one year of experience in the mental health field (practicum and internship).
  • A clean background check to work with children and vulnerable clients.
  • Familiar with local mental health and chemical dependency resources and crisis centers.?
  • Strong organizational/time management skills; ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
 

Pathways MHS Internship Website: https://www.pathwaysmhs.org/internship-program.html

Pathways MHS Employment Link: https://www.pathwaysmhs.org/employment.html 

Salary50,960.00 - 83,200.00 Annual
Position Type
Full-time | Part-time | Remote only
Opportunity Type
Job opening | Internship

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