Clinician II or III
Cascade Community Healthcare·Thurston County, Washington
Cascade Community Healthcare·Thurston County, Washington
The clinician facilitates admission intakes, treatment planning, and crisis management for individuals stabilizing from crisis. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, provide therapy, and ensure safe discharge planning.
"Serving our community with acceptance, compassion and respect" Anticipated start dates for this role are in July 2026, with orientation sessions scheduled for July 6 or July 20, 2026.
Based on current utilization levels within the Crisis Relief Center, staffing schedules utilizing 3x12 and 4x12 shifts have been implemented to support operational needs. Scheduling and total weekly hours remain subject to change based on ongoing utilization, patient care demands, and organizational needs.
Conducts a thorough, accurate, clinically sound psychosocial assessment with the individual in a timely manner. Educates and informs individuals of consents for treatment and authorizations for use and disclosures. Participates regularly in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings. Collaborates with the treatment team to develop and implement an individualized person-centered treatment plan that is appropriate for brief intervention. Complete the signed treatment plan and review with each individual and any other involved parties. Gathers collateral from the individual and involved parties to provide a thorough assessment of what an individuals' needs are for treatment and discharge. Actively coordinates care and provide referrals for individuals to ensure services are coordinated with both facility staff and external providers. Identify and address gaps in service needs for participating parties in service delivery to the individual and make appropriate recommendations to meet the individuals’ needs upon discharge. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team to engage, monitor and communicate with the individual ensuring that safety is maintained while meeting the individuals' needs. Conducts brief intervention, individual, and family counseling within scope of practice. Participates in redirecting individual behavior while maintaining a safe milieu when necessary. Maintains the Electronic Health Record (EHR), including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process. Obtain signatures from individuals regarding treatment, as necessary Ensures documentation complies with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory, and other legal requirements. Maintains a working knowledge of the Washington State behavioral health system and potential funding sources. Participates in individual and group supervision as required. Participate in ongoing education, including in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency. Demonstrate competency through post-testing, skill observation, and performance as assessed by direct supervisor. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Primarily sedentary, sitting at workspace. Physical interventions in response to aggressive and self-injurious behavior. Successful completion of MOAB training (Management of Aggressive Behavior). Including but not limited to pivoting, knee squats, shuffling front and backwards, assisting a person to the floor, stabilizing people in standing, seated, lying and supine positions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear.
If you're interested in this position, please submit your resume. No phone calls please.
A Master's degree in counseling or social sciences is required along with a valid Washington State license or associate credential. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work in a team, pass a background check, and complete violence prevention training.
Market context
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