Behavioral Health Clinician II (CDP)
Behavioral Health Clinician II - (CDP)
Available Position: Behavioral Health Clinician II (CDP) – Full-Time
AvailableShift: First
Location: Transitional Recover Program Maleng Regional Justice Center (RJC)- Kent, WA
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND CHANGE LIVES
At the Regional Justice Center, we operate a Transitional Recovery Program (TRP). This program is designed as an intensive outpatient chemical dependency program for clients referred by Drug Court. While incarcerated, these clients can complete an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and are provided with referrals and resources as they re-renter the community. While under clinical supervision, provide counseling, case management, assessment and community support services for clients at the Regional Justice Center in Kent, WA., according to the terms of agency service contracts. To document all service provision to County, Bureau of Prisons, and other contractual entities as needed. To effectively meet the needs of this agency’s chemical dependent, mental health and co-occurring clientele.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
•Provide evidence-based and /or promising practices psychological and psychosocial interventions through counseling, problem-solving and case management services.
•Facilitate treatment and psycho-educational groups in the most appropriate setting.
•Provide typewritten, diagnostic assessments, to be reviewed and signed-off by supervisor, as needed.
•Facilitate mental health-related groups, both on-site and off-site.
•Comply with all documentation and filing requirements, according to WAC, County and BOP regulations.
•Participate in clinical supervision as needed and when directed to do so.
•Participate in administrative meetings, staying informed of all changes and developments relating to administrative, program and agency functions.
•When necessary, represent PHS (unit) in professional meetings within the community.
•Must be amenable to regular supervision and willing to develop or comply with an annual training plan.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•Ability to effectively attune to clients while providing feedback and support in sessions;
•Keen awareness of transference/counter-transference issues;
•Strong familiarity with one’s professional code of ethics;
•Ability to maintain personal boundaries while effectively joining with individuals, groups and family systems;
•Capacity to calmly de-escalate onsite crisis situations with PHS (unit) clientele;
•College-level writing skills are mandatory for typewritten assessments;
•Extensive familiarity with the latest DSM-TR is required; depending on position
•Ability to judge when to seek help from supervisor or peers;
•Willingness to engage with supervisors and peers in a collaborative manner;
•Ability to utilize a multitude of therapeutic modalities to meet clients’ needs;
•Awareness about the influence of chemical dependency concerns on mental health issues; •Current working knowledge of community resources – including shelters, medical clinics and public social service agencies;
•Ability to maintain complete and accurate documentation of all activities (including, but not limited to: case files and records, progress notes, case plans, reports, case summaries and billing information) on a professional, self-directed basis;
•Effective time management and organizational skills are mandatory. Required Training and/or Education:
•Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred, in a Human Services field with certification as a CDP
Required Experience:
•At least 2 years’ experience working in the Human Services field with a Bachelor’s Degree or
•1 year experience working in the Human Services field with a Master’s Degree. Additional Requirements:
•Must hold a current Washington State Driver’s license.
•Must be able to pass all Background Checks for entrance into the Regional Justice Center in Kent, WA.
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At Pioneer, we know that compensation is more than just a paycheck. That’s why we are committed to offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement and pension plans, and vacation benefits for all full-time employees. And many of our on-call and temporary employees move into full time work at Pioneer!
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Pioneer Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
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