Therapist - MST

Company: Comprehensive Healthcare
Location: Yakima
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.What are we looking for in a Therapist?Therapists at Comprehensive utilize evidence-based practices to provide clients and their families with support in learning new skills and connecting to community resources. Counseling and skill development may be provided through individual or group sessions, depending on need. Therapist positions require excellent listening and communication skills, as well as a desire to collaborate to assist each client with reaching his or her recovery goals. Clinical supervision and training in evidence-based practices are provided as part of this position.For this particular role, Therapists will be part of our Multisystemic Therapy (MST) team, an intensive, family-focused, community-based treatment program for juveniles with serious criminal offenses and who are abusing substances. Through intense involvement with the family, MST aims to uncover and assess the functional origins of adolescent behavioral problems. Working with families in their homes and out in the community, the Therapist empowers caregivers with the skills & support systems to independently address the challenges the youth is experiencing with family, peers, school, and community that resulted in delinquent behavior. The schedule for this position must be flexible to meet the needs of clients and their families, including being available on evenings and weekends and providing 24-hour crisis coverage.Therapist duties may include:* collaborating with each client to create an individualized treatment plan* providing individual & family therapy and facilitating skill-building sessions* working closely with each client to develop intervention strategies that empower families to address concerns effectively* providing routine services & crisis coverage outside of regular business hours* assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated* thorough and timely completion of required clinical documentationQualifications:* Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field* Must be eligible for or working toward independent licensure in Washington* Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor* Valid driver's license and vehicle liability insuranceWhat Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer YouTraining and Development* A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion* Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs* Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicableInnovative Program & Services* A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment* Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment* Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement* Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and servicesExcellent Benefits* Competitive salaries within our communities and industry* Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members* Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies* Access to Employee Assistance Program services* Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation* Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation* Agency-funded life and disability insurance program* Financial incentives to further employee educationComprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us at (509) 575-4084 to make arrangements.

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