Cascade Community Healthcare·Thurston County, Washington
The role involves providing intake assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual, family, and group therapy to clients. It also requires coordinating care with schools, primary care providers, and the Department of Corrections while maintaining detailed clinical records.
Provides intake assessment and treatment planning for assigned clients. Completes intake assessments and treatment plans within timeframe set for by the agency. Reviews treatment plans goals and short-term objectives with client at each individual treatment session, tracks progress towards meetings those goals, and records client responses in client’s own words in the clinical record. Works with client to develop an interim plan for working towards achievement of goals both outside the session and at the next scheduled session.
Provides individual, family, group therapy, and case management as appropriate. Meets with client in accordance with expectations outlined in the treatment plan. Ensures proper level of service by reviewing client needs and adjusting treatment plan accordingly to maintain proper utilization of services as evidenced by over/under utilization reports.
Meets direct service productivity requirements as assigned by the program manager/director.
Coordinates treatment services with schools, other relevant agencies, and significant others.
Outlines significance of working with primary care providers and other relevant agencies and significant others at time of development of the treatment plan evidenced by treatment plans and progress notes and releases of information.
Periodically encourages client to include the above at various points of treatment when medically necessary or appropriate as evidence in treatment plans and progress notes.
Coordinates with the Department of Corrections for Mental Health Sentencing Alternative Program for identified clients.
Will respond to phone calls within one (1) business day.
Maintains records and reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Completes progress notes and data verification to be available to MIS according to agency policy and procedure.
Completes treatment plans, crisis plans (as applicable), authorization/reauthorizations of services (if applicable), and progress notes according to agency policy and procedure.
Completes other forms as required by agency policy and procedure.
Required reports to community partners will be submitted by the 5th of each month.
Participates in supervision, consultation, and training at the direction of the Program supervisor.
If you're interested in this position, please submit your resume. No phone calls please.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling or social sciences and possess a valid license (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW) or associate license. Ability to pass a Washington State Patrol background check is mandatory.
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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