Mental Health Professional - FPATH Forensic Program

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Master's degree or further advanced degree in counseling or one of the social sciences from an accredited college or university
• •Qualifies as mental health professional with WA State Department of Health
• •Licensed, or associate license, as a mental health counselor, social worker, marriage and family therapist, or licensed agency affiliated counselor or equivalent with Washington state department of health
• •Two (2) or more years professional experience providing services to individuals with Behavioral Health or Substance Use Disorders
• •Current Washington State Driver's License
• •Proof of insurance
• •Satisfactory drivers record that meets insurance coverage requirements
• •Satisfactory criminal background clearances
• •Excluded party sanctions
• •Ability to obtain clearance at Thurston County Jail
• •Ability to obtain clearance at Mason County Jail
• •Ability to obtain clearance at Nisqually Jail
• •Ability to obtain clearance at Western State Hospital
• •Ability to adhere to strict deadlines, including data entry submissions
• •Ability to accurately meet documentation requirements, client encounters documented within 24 business hours
• •Ability to document all client interaction utilizing DAP style documentation accurately and efficiently including assessments and dispositions
• •Ability to write clear and concise clinical documents, reports, and correspondence
• •Ability to respectfully manage differences, opposing perspectives, opinions and interests
• •Ability to apply organizational efficiency, and proficiency in prioritizing work assignments
• •Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change
• •Strong critical thinking skills
• •Knowledge of local, state and federal government policy, regulations and decision-making process
• •Ability to utilize a personal computer with applicable software to successfully perform essential job functions of the position including word processing, spread sheet, analysis, information retrieval, and tracking
• •Moderate physical exertion
• •Ability to sit, stand, squat, walk short to moderate distances on uneven terrain
• •Ability to walk up and down stairs
• •Ability to lift or move boxes/equipment weighing up to 25 lbs

Desired Qualifications

• •Experience working with individuals involved with the criminal justice system
• •Familiarity and knowledge of competency restoration services
• •Ability to utilize the Recovery Model, Evidence Based Practices, and effectively engage with program participants
• •Ability to utilize various skills, methodologies, and approaches including motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, harm reduction approach
• •Familiarity with trauma-informed care for people with complex needs
• •Familiarity and knowledge of best practices for alcohol/drug abuse treatment and prevention programs, mental health and developmental disabilities programs as well as with local social service agencies
• •Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries, trusting and supportive relationships as well as provide inspiration and motivation to individuals transitioning toward recovery
• •Ability to foster collaboration and teamwork with program participants, other staff, Corrections Facility staff and outside agencies
• •Experience working with community providers and coordination with varied agency partners