Mental Health Therapist - $5,000 Bonus - $89,687.50/yr

Are you an experienced therapist who enjoys working with a multidisciplinary team? Does your passion and background involve working with children and families? Do you want to provide support for an underserved population? If any of this sounds like you, we have an excellent opportunity for you as a Mental Health Therapist in Yakima, WA !

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family " and " YVFWC - And then we grew ," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.

What We Offer:

• MHW III salary $89,687.50; MHW IV salary $102,500.
  
• $5,000 sign-on bonus in first paycheck and $1,000 bonus at 12 months of employment.
  
• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine.
  
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available.
  
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
  
• Relocation allowance is available!
  

What You'll Do:

• Provides on site behavioral health services in primary care clinic.
• Provides consultation with Providers to aid or assist in the primary care of patients.
• Serves as primary mental health Provider or ancillary health Provider as needed.
• Assists care team with ICD-11 diagnoses, adding mental health differential diagnoses and contextual and relational perspectives.
• Works across disciplines to provide equitable biopsychosocial-spiritual care, intervening in support of team and patient goals.
• Uses culturally informed and evidence-based literature for shared decision making around health behaviors and assists with navigating the healthcare system.
• Works in a closely organized, interdisciplinary team on treatment plans, patient advocacy, and clinic processes.
• Conducts individual and group trainings for staff in areas of expertise, and to community organizations as requested by supervisor.
• Develops research-related funding proposals.
• Partners with other Providers to triage referrals.
• Provides coverage and backup for other Providers.
• May assign patients to team clinicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), American Psychological Association (APA) and YVFWC requirements.
• Represents the program at meetings as requested by Behavioral Health or clinic leadership.
• Participates in the development of new programming and projects related to Behavioral Health.

Who We're Looking For:

• A licensed therapist who has direct experience treating children or adolescents
  
• A team-focused individual who can engage with all levels of an interdisciplinary team
  
• A therapist who can handle complex, multi-service treatment plans that may require expertise in evidence-based practices
  
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred but not required
  

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days of hire.
  

We will hire either level III or level IV, depending on the qualifications of the person hired:

Mental Health Worker III Requirements

• Preferred Experience: Two years' experience in the direct treatment of persons with mental illness or emotional disturbance that was gained under the supervision of a mental health professional preferred. One year's full-time experience in the treatment of children under the supervision of a children's mental health specialist preferred.
  
• Licenses/Registration: One of the following licenses is acceptable for this position (must apply for within one week of hire if license is not current):
  
  • Licensed Social Worker Associate Advanced (LSWAA)
    
  • Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC)
    
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA)
    
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA)
    
  • Agency Affiliated Counselor (this can only be applied for and completed after hire)
    

Mental Health Worker IV Requirements

• Required Experience: Two years' post-graduate experience in the direct treatment of persons with mental illness or emotional disturbance. One year's full-time experience in the treatment of children is preferred.
  
• Licenses/Certificates/Registration: One of the following licenses is required for this position:
  
  • Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW)
    
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
    
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
    
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
    

Our Mission Statement

Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at [email protected] to learn more about this opportunity!