Mental Health Therapist/Clinical Social Worker - Neurology

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• CH Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

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To provide psychotherapy services to the patients of Confluence Health / Wenatchee Valley Hospital & Clinics.

Position Reports To : Practice Manager

1. Conduct Intake Assessments for adult clients according to departmental procedures, funding source requirements, and evidence-based/strength-based model approaches.
2. Develop Individualized Treatment Plans for each client according to policies of the department and funding source requirements.
3. Provide ongoing individual, family, or group counseling for the client and/or natural supports according to departmental procedures, funding source requirements, and using evidence/strength-based approaches.
4. Document clinical activity according to policies of the department and in compliance with required timelines.
5. Provide case management services as identified on the Individualized Treatment Plan, including linking patients and supports to community resources and other services, as appropriate, and coordinating Behavioral Health treatment services and intervention strategies with internal and/or external supports as appropriate.
6. Provide consultation to primary care and/or specialty care providers regarding patients’ diagnosis, treatment plan, and status changes, as appropriate.
7. Provide outreach services to community partners regarding behavioral issues including providing educational training and/or onsite intervention services.
8. May include some administration, scoring and interpretation of psychological assessments (e.g., cognitive, neurological, and/or personality assessments).
9. Comply with all departmental, agency, and funding source requirements, policies, and procedures.
10. Attend all required agency and departmental meetings as indicated by supervisor.
11. Participate in education of Post-Doctoral psychologists and supervision as applicable.
12. Participate in regular supervision.
13. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Required:

• Masters degree in social work, psychology or related field
• Independently licensed (i.e., LMHC, LMFT, LICSW) in State of Washington
• Minimum two (2) years of experience providing direct patient care
• Driver’s License with good driving record and access to a vehicle that is legally insured to be used for off-site clinical services, consultation, or case management

Desired:

• Post-Master's experience in a health care setting.
• Experience using electronic health records.

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

• Walking - O
• Sitting/Standing - C
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - F
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
• Twisting/Turning - O
• Repetitive Movement - F

Working Conditions:

• The position requires a combination of working independently, as well as working closely with others as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Hours may be irregular at times, including occasionally working beyond normal business hours. Requires working under occasionally stressful conditions.

Job Classification:

• FLSA : Exempt
• Hourly/Salary : Salary

Physical Exposures For This Position:

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - No
• Hazardous Substances - No
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - No
• Noise - No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
• Infectious Diseases - Yes