Therapist or Counselor Position:

​Employment Type: Licensed Mental Health Professional 
Hours per week: Part Time (20 hours) and/or  Full Time (32-40 hours)
Location: Lacey, WA Clinic, Longview, WA Clinic and Telehealth. 

About Us: Pathways MHS is a co-occurring disorders clinic that operates in Lacey and Longview. We offer face-to-face mental health services, school-based services and through our Telemedicine-Telehealth platform. Our main office is located in Lacey, WA. We are a group practice and our providers have a wide range of clinical interests and treatment modalities. Pathways is an approved site for the WA Health Corps Loan repayment program for LMHC, LMFT, and LICSW.
               
Job Description:
Pathways MHS is seeking clinicians in the delivery of face-to-face therapy and through our Telehealth platform. You will be a part of the school-based and Telehealth services team, providing much-needed access to clients who live in rural or remote areas of Washington.
 
As a licensed mental health professional you will be working primarily in one of our two clinics face-to-face with patients or via our Telemedicine/Telehealth platform. You will provide mental health related services to youth, young adults, and adult populations seeking mental health, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders treatment. You will conduct assessments, intervention, treatment, monitoring of mental health conditions, care coordination, individual service plan, discharge planning and follow-up care in-person, at school or via Telehealth. A Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP)  conducts brief intervention, individual therapy, as well as group, couples, and family therapy in-person or via Telemedicine/Telehealth.
LMHC, LMFT or LICSW
LMFTA, LMHCA or LICSWA
Qualifications:
  • Licensed independent Mental Health Professional in the State of Washington (LMFT, LICSW, LMHC or Psychologist) on active and good standing with the WA Department of Health.  
  • Must have taken the NCMHE and not the NCE for the counselor license (for Tricare insurance).​
  • Able and willing to conduct face-to-face and Telehealth counseling session via secure, encrypted connection.
  • ​Willing to provide school based (K-12) services for Elementary and High School students. 
  • Must be comfortable using an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  • Able to provide brief counseling for EAP clients.
  • Knowledgeable of mental health diagnoses, substance use disorders and ASAM Criteria.
  • Must be well versed with DSM 5.
  • WA Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) license, Gambling Counselor certification, Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) certification from NAADAC/NBCC or national certification on chemical dependency is preferred, but not mandatory.
  • Experience working with children, adolescents, couples, and families is a plus. 
  • At least 2 years of experience in the mental health field.
  • A clean background checks to work with children and vulnerable clients.
  • Familiar with local mental health and chemical dependency resources and crisis centers.

​Qualifications:
  • Licensed Associate as a Mental Health Professional in the State of Washington (LMFTA, LICSWA or LMHCA) on active and good standing with the WA Department of Health.  
  • Master Degree in Counseling, MFT, Psychology or Social Work.​
  • Able and willing to conduct face-to-face and Telehealth counseling session via secure, encrypted connection.
  • ​Willing to provide school based (K-12) services for Elementary and High School students. 
  • Must be comfortable using an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  • Able to provide brief counseling for clients as needed.
  • Knowledgeable of mental health diagnoses, substance use disorders and ASAM Criteria.
  • Must be well versed with DSM 5.
  • WA Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP or SUDPT) license, Gambling Counselor certification, Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) certification from NAADAC/NBCC or national certification on chemical dependency is preferred, but not mandatory.
  • Experience working with children, adolescents, couples, and families.
  • At least 1 year of experience in the mental health field (practicum and internship).
  • A clean background checks to work with children and vulnerable clients.
  • Familiar with local mental health and chemical dependency resources and crisis centers.

Addition Information:
  • Every other week clinical consultation and collaboration with the clinical team for the fully licensed provider.
  • Weekly clinical supervision is provided for Licensed Associate as part of your employment at Pathways. 
  • Competitive salary based on your experience, license, and education.
  • Flexible work schedule, we are open on Saturday, some evenings and/or Telehealth platform.
  • Paid liability insurance through CPH and Associates while employed at Pathways.
  • Fully furnished office, Telehealth-Telemedicine platform, Electronic Health Record (EHR), company email, business card, office and play therapy supplies.
  • ​Available patient portal for secure communication with your clients/patients. 
  • In house credentialing and paneling with different health insurance companies and EAPs.
  • Full Assistance with CAQH data base and Medicaid Application 
  • Full administrative support, daily scheduling and Telehealth scheduling.
  • Healthy number of referrals from our community partners.
  • Skilled administrative team to schedule your patients, answer telephone, text appointment reminder to your patients, process claims, billing, insurance eligibility check and verification, manage patient accounts & collections, and provide general support and management.​
  • Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family. 
  • ​Direct Deposit pay twice a month. 
  • 1 hour of sick leave every 40 hours of work time.  
  • Access to Mental Health First Response Training® and certification as a Mental Health First Responder®. 
  • Unlimited online CEU access as an employee. 
 
If you are interested please submit the following via scan email or Fax:
  1. PMHS application form
  2. Resume or CV with your professional references (3 minimum)
  3. Copy of your Mental Health License, MAC, SAP, Gambling certificate, CEAP Certificate,  SUDP/SUDPT certificate and/or other certificates.
  4. Self Query reports from the National Practitioners Data Bank (NPDB).​
 
Pathways Mental Health Services, LLC
c/o Human Resources
Email:  applicant@pathwaysmhs.org
Fax: 360-846-1722

Updated on 3/3/2021.

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