Therapist Wraparound Team

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to eligible children and families using evidence-based treatment approaches and best practice standards.
• Complete and maintain required clinical and administrative documentation in a timely manner, including use of Collaborative Documentation when appropriate.
• Provide outreach services to clients and parents or guardians in home, community, and office settings.
• Participate in team meetings and treatment planning activities.
• Collaborate with schools, social service agencies, and other providers to support continuity of care.
• Build teams that incorporate natural supports and community resources for youth and families.
• Educate and support families while advocating for client rights, preferences, and participation in treatment.
• Coordinate with community agencies to support treatment goals and service continuity.
• Create and maintain Plans of Care that guide treatment activities for clients, families, and team members.
• Update Plans of Care during Child and Family Team meetings.
• Assist clients in accessing primary care, dental care, and health self-management resources.
• Coordinate psychiatric and medical care with treatment team members.
• Provide crisis intervention counseling and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders and crisis services when appropriate.
• Participate in staff meetings and treatment planning review meetings.
• Provide information regarding substance use, mental health, physical health, and daily functioning.
• Coordinate services with internal and external substance use treatment providers.
• Assist clients with obtaining resources that support independence and basic needs.
• Monitor assigned clients for LRA compliance and coordinate with court-involved personnel when needed.
• Support continuation and extension processes for Less Restrictive Alternatives when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: Master's Degree in Psychology, social services, or a mental health field. EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience). This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency. Therefore, the incumbent must meet all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation. LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor (can be obtained after hire).

Preferred Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Intermediate (minimum 3 years of job-related experience). Business-rated insurance may be required if performing outreach duties. LICENSURE: Washington License (LICSW, LMFT or LMHC).

Performance Requirements

KNOWLEDGE: Maintain a working knowledge of current community mental health trends, including health care reform, current assessment, the treatment approach for clients with co-occurring disorders, and behavioral health medications. Maintain a working knowledge of mental health rehabilitation standards. Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices. SKILLS: Demonstrated skills in providing time-limited services to ensure caseload flow. Utilize therapy approaches that encourage the development, monitoring, and completion of well-formulated treatment goals. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public. Communicates clearly and concisely. Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently. ABILITIES: Demonstrated ability to establish therapeutic relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries. Demonstrated ability to practice solution-focused, recovery-oriented brief therapy. Demonstrated ability to meet productivity standards. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member. Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.