Are you a novelty seeker? Do you seek new ideas and creative approaches? Are you tired of working 9-5? Do you need flexibility?
  

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
(Internal Title: Clinician I) 

OPENINGS SERVING YOUTH & FAMILIES IN:
Burien, WA (Serving South Seattle Latino/Latinx Communities)

Tukwila, WA (Serving South King County Communities)

$2,000. NEW HIRE SIGN-ON BONUS! RELOCATION ASSISTANCE! 

 
OUR CLINICAL TEAMS WORK IN THE HOMES OF FAMILIES AND IN THE COMMUNITY; PLUS, IN AN OFFICE SITE

Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is looking for a Clinician to join our team of innovators who explore and develop new approaches and implement novel strategies. Our teams provide individualized, creative and flexible services, infused with evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies.

WHO WE ARE: 

We are a values-driven organization, providing family-oriented behavioral health care for children, youth and families, provided primarily in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. With sites located in Tukwila, Burien, North Tacoma, University Place, Olympia, Shelton, Bremerton, Aberdeen, Yelm, Vancouver, (Salmon Creek and Oakview) and Portland Oregon, we offer comprehensive intensive, Wrap-around mental health services to a diverse population for youth and families. We employ almost 800 energetic and compassionate employees.

WHAT WE VALUE: 
Compassion Diversity Strength-Based-Approach Social-Justice & Our Staff!

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Starting Pay Range: $37.85 - $42.11 per hour
• Collaborative Supervision

Additional Pay/Ability to Earn Additional Pay of:

• First Responder pay: $1800.00 per year
• Pay based on performance: up to $8000.00 per year
• Bi-lingual fluency skills in Spanish and English, or other languages, as needed: $100 -200 per pay period (2 times per month) for service provision in support the families we serve. Tiered language stipend based on language proficiency and youth and family needs.

Training and Supervision:

• Extensive training in multiple clinical approaches as well as training in other areas
• Daily and weekly supervision and support with your Clinical Supervisor, as needed.

BENEFITS:

• 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holiday each year!
• 3 weeks' vacation - 1st year (rate of accrual defined in policy)
• 12 sick-days per year
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (1-times annual salary)
• Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension 

JOB SUMMARY: 

We provide family, strength-based mental health services for children and families in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope and promise, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. Clinicians work flexible schedules, based on their family’s needs, including evenings and weekends, in the home and community setting of the youth and families. This position will participate in an on-call rotation with other Clinicians and Clinical Care Coordinators. This unique way of working allows Clinicians the opportunity to offer a high level of collaboration, coordination and intensive behavior health services while allowing room for creativity and needs driven work. Emphasis is on achieving incredible outcomes with children, youth and families by actively partnering with them along with their natural and community services and supports to achieve long term safety and stability in our neighborhoods and communities.  

This position will be based out of FBH Tukwila office. It may include time working from home, in the office and with scheduling flexibility to provide services to youth and families in the community and in their homes, as needed. 

A full job description with qualifications may be shared with candidates identified for an interview.  

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences, or equivalent, accredited degree. 
• Energetic, innovative style with the ability to engage children, youth and family members in services.
• Enthusiastic and optimistic approach, encouraging ongoing participation of all involved.
• Natural ability to work with others through a genuine strengths-based approach, appreciating unique qualities and assets of all involved.
• Passion for helping families stay together.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
• Ability to visually assess safety in the community and family homes.
• Ability to meet with clients and colleagues in homes and community locations.
• Seeking bi-lingual fluency skills in Spanish and English for our Burien Youth and Families. 
• Preference for a flexible schedule rather than a traditional, fixed 8-5, Monday through Friday, facility-based position.
• Should be able to participate in on-call rotation responsibilities, which will be discussed in our screening process.
• Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment.
• Valid driver’s license & current automobile insurance, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record per CCS policy.
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic.

ABOUT BURIEN:
Since the incorporation of Burien in 1993, the city has been busy defining and redesigning itself as a vibrant King County city. Enjoy all the area has to offer:

• Located just south of Seattle, Washington, the City of Burien's residents see a 100-year old community with a rich heritage, as a friendly community with well-established neighborhoods and a small-town atmosphere.
• Burien is a vibrant and creative community, where the residents embrace diversity, celebrate arts and culture, promote vitality, and treasure the environment. 

ABOUT TUKWILA: 

Tukwila’s earliest residents were members of the Duwamish Tribe with homes along the Black and Duwamish Rivers. They named the area Tukwila for the lush forests of hazelnut tress which grew throughout the area. Enjoy all the area has to offer:

• Located just south of Seattle, Washington, the City of Tukwila is dynamic and unique. It is recognized as one of the most diverse communities in the country, with more than 80 languages spoken in its schools. While the City has fewer than 20,000 residents, the daytime population includes more than 47,000 who work in Tukwila plus over 150,000 who visit the city on a daily basis. 
• Tukwila, nestled in the hills surrounding major commerce corridors are quiet residential neighbors. Residents of the City enjoy small-town warmth, involvement and caring, while having the benefits of high-quality services and goods associated with larger cities.
• Perhaps, you are a runner, walker, or biker – Tukwila offers many trails, along rivers and parks, while enjoying a spectacular view of Mt. Rainier. Shop ‘til you drop at the largest retail mall in the Pacific Northwest.

If you are passionate about providing strength-based mental health services for children, youth and their family, we would love to hear from you! 

If you are on our careers page and you are interested in being considered for this opening: please click on "Apply” to upload your resume and answer a few questions for consideration.

If you are not on our Careers, copy and paste this link: https://fbh-ccsww.icims.com/jobs/intro?hashed=-435738801  to view and apply for this opportunity.

For additional questions, contact Karla Lacktorin, Regional Clinical Recruiter, at karlal@ccsww.org 

Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors.

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.