Telecare Corporation·Thurston County, Washington
The clinician provides mental health support services to members and their families while coordinating care with internal teams and external agencies. They are responsible for facilitating therapy, overseeing service planning, and ensuring effective implementation of direct care.
“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare
The Clinician Unlicensed provides mental health support services to members served and their families at the program. The Clinician also assists in the coordination of all mental health support services provided by the Team. This includes coordinating and collaborating with team members and outside agencies such as, the Conservator’s Office, Public Guardian’s Office, Probation Department, County Behavioral Health Services, and housing and inpatient providers.
Expected starting wage range is $80,168.40 - $84,024.91.
The full wage range goes up to $100,015.91.
Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.
The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.
Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)
o A Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field and working towards licensure (LMFTA, LMHCA, etc.)
o One (1) year direct service experience with mentally ill individuals
Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc.
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability: *May vary by location and position type
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Associate of Social Work, Associate Marriage and Family Therapy, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, Clinical
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
The Clinician Unlicensed provides mental health support services to members served and their families at the program. The Clinician also assists in the coordination of all mental health support services provided by the Team. This includes coordinating and collaborating with team members and outside agencies such as, the Conservator’s Office, Public Guardian’s Office, Probation Department, County Behavioral Health Services, and housing and inpatient providers. This individual may be assigned to work in program or remotely based on the program business needs.
· A Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field and working towards licensure and registered with the Board of Behavioral Science
· One (1) year direct service experience with mentally ill individuals
§ A Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field and working towards licensure and registered with the Board of Behavioral Science
§ Two (2) years of experience in mental health setting
· Must be at least 18 years of age
· Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
· All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
· Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborates with Program Director/Administrator to ensure program offers individuals served increasing opportunities for employment, social integration and independent living
Maintains and participates actively in program activities when present
Participates in the program evaluation process, utilizing results to identify needs, establish goals and directions for future planning as assigned
Attends and oversees the monthly Utilization Review process, including monthly and quarterly data reports to County and other stakeholders as necessary
May assist in training staff to complete service plans and risk assessments; oversees service planning and risk assessment for all clients of the program
May oversee referrals to the Program as assigned
Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care; provides direct services to clients, families and clients’ community supports
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with persons served
Attends and participates in primary therapy, community meetings, family therapy, and groups
Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions
May facilitate and participate in team meetings and service planning meetings as assigned
Provides leadership in facilitating the team process
Provides 24/7 on-call (cell phone) coverage as needed
Assures that clients know and understand their legal status and rights
Ensures all clinical issues are addressed around hospitalization of members served
o Appropriate referrals for placement, case management and aftercare services, as assigned.
o Coordinating with the office support staff to assure that client benefits and finance are in order, as assigned
o Developing and maintaining an awareness of community resources
· If employed at Inpatient program, must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training
· If employed at Outpatient program, must evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training
may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.
SKILLS: · Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
· Ability to navigate electronic health records
· Thorough understanding of client rights
· Knowledge of persistent mental illness and basic medical and psychiatric terminology
· Understanding of issues pertaining to older adults
· Skilled in use of Microsoft Suite and telehealth platforms
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently twist and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity and to occasionally drive as well as Hazardous Exposure (Blood Borne Pathogens, Hospital Waste, Chemical & Infectious).
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field and be working towards licensure. Additionally, at least one year of direct service experience with mentally ill individuals is required.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Washington are typically supported by steady demand from outpatient, community, and telehealth settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a current unrestricted clinical license, experience with evidence-based therapy, and the ability to work from a HIPAA-compliant home office. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license status and prepare examples of your therapy approach before applying.