Columbia River Mental Health Services·Vancouver, Washington
Provide direct clinical services including mental health assessments, counseling, and case management to clients in the field. Coordinate care with internal and external providers while maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring client safety.
Join an innovative mobile team focused on serving members of our community! The Mobile Health Team will serve individuals and families in the field, meeting them where they are at. These teams will operate out of a mobile van that will cover Clark County and include Mental Health Professionals, Case Managers, Medical Providers, Peer Support, and SUD staff.
Lives Change Here! We are GROWING...Columbia River Mental Health Services provides comprehensive behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults and families in the communities of SW Washington. We are the largest and oldest not-for-profit provider of mental/chemical dependency treatment in southwest Washington with 200 employees and a history dating back to 1942.
Providing behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults, and families in the communities of SW Washington.
Why Work Here?
CRMHS offers AMAZING benefits aside from health and wellness (medical/dental/vision etc.) Work life balance benefits: 10 paid holidays per year, 3 paid floating holidays, 5 weeks of PTO days in the first year that grows year after year. Career development: $325 annual allowance for career development and education with an additional 40 hours of paid time off for career development/education! And so many More!
Starting Pay Range –
Therapist I Masters in Clinical Counseling / Social Work)- $28.13 - $30.28 Therapist II (Licensed LMHCA / LICSWA / MHP) - $29.25 - $31.32
This is a Union role, represented by OPEIU 11.
Provide direct clinical services including mental health assessments, counseling, and case management to decrease risk factors and increase success in the community.
Use evidence-based modalities to establish therapeutic rapport and facilitate active engagement in treatment.
Conduct diagnostic assessments
Develop Individual Service Plans that identify areas of clinical intervention and/or need which include a specific time frame for the completion of each identified goal.
Provide therapeutic intervention to address identified treatment and recovery goals
Participate in case consultation as indicated.
Continuously assess client status and determine ongoing medical necessity for treatment.
Routinely assess for level of risk, and respond to emergent situations.
Coordinate care with relevant internal and external providers and informal supports
Complete all documentation and charting as required by law or agency contract.
To maintain an acceptable number of client contact hours per month.
Possess knowledge of client rights and ensure an atmosphere that allows for consumer privacy, dignity, and well-being in a safe secure environment.
Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures.
Supports agency mission, goals, and objectives.
Attend staff and planning meetings as scheduled.
Maintain communication and cooperative working relationships both within the agency and community at large, while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
Other duties as assigned.
CRMHS is committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds belong and thrive, and a culture that encourages, supports, celebrates and centers the diverse voices of our employees & clients. We believe that diversity is multivariate and includes race, ethnicity, gender & gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, citizenship, national origin, familial status, genetics, religious beliefs, socioeconomic class, physical status, neurodiversity and parental status.
Requires a Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work and active licensure as an MHP, LMHCA, LMHC, LICSWA, or LICSW. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have experience providing treatment to persons with mental illness or severe emotional disturbances.
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.
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