Job Description

Sign on and Relocation Bonus - $15,000 - LMHC, LMFT, LICSW.

Salary

LMHC, LMFT, LICSW: $84,082 - $93,879 (Based on years of experience and achieving bonus compensation metrics per our Behavioral Health Compensation Plan)

Job Summary

Provides clinical assessment, psychotherapeutic interventions, and case management with patients/clients in the course of treatment. Follows all CVCH, departmental, WAC/RCW, and funding source guidelines.

CHELAN ONLY—In this generalist role, provides clinical assessment, psychotherapeutic interventions, and case management, with patients/clients across the lifespan . Follows all CVCH, departmental, WAC/RCW, and funding source guidelines.

Job Specific Competencies

1. Conducts clinical intake assessments and develops treatment plans.
2. Provides clinical counseling and case management services to CVCH patients/clients:

a. Provides ongoing individual, family, or group counseling, using strengths and evidence-based approaches.

b. Documents clinical activity according to policies and in compliance with required timelines.

c. Provides case management services as needed.

(1) Links clients and supports to community resources.

(2) Coordinates treatment services and intervention strategies with internal and/or external services and supports, as appropriate.

1. As need and assigned will provide continuity of care through outreach services, including direct patient/client interventions at off-site locations such as local schools and community agencies. Provides behavioral health outreach services with community partners, including providing education and training as directed.
2. Complies with policies and procedures, accreditation standards, and funding source requirements.
3. Attends all required agency and departmental meetings, as assigned by supervisor.
4. Participates in regular supervision.
5. Develops/implements curricula and session plans for groups.

General Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
2. Expected to meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
3. Conforms to safety policies and general housekeeping practices.
4. Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community.
5. Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
6. Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
7. Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion, and quality and the CVCH mission statement through their actions and interactions.
8. Conforms to CVCH policies and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.

Job Specifications

1. Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
2. Certification/Licensure: Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC, LMFT, or LICSW) in WA State or eligible to obtain licensure upon hire. Valid Washington State 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. Basic Life Support required. All providers must be eligible for enrollment in Medicare and must not be currently opted out of the Medicare program.
3. Experience: Two years of mental health experience under the supervision of a qualified licensed professional to obtain licensure as indicated per RCW and WAC requirements.
4. Language Requirements: Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
5. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Ability to multi-task. Knowledge of computer applications (e.g. Outlook, athenahealth) and equipment related to work. Must have basic computer and keyboarding skills and ability to enter data within CVCH computer system; must demonstrate manual dexterity.
6. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work in a team environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other staff and management and with a wide range of consumers and constituencies and members of the public in a diverse community. Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining productive work teams. Demonstrated skill in a work environment in developing and maintaining productive relationships with the mentally ill. Contact with the public is required.
7. Essential Physical Requirements: This job is performed mostly in a typical inside, office environment. Essential physical requirements of this job include: light physical effort; repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers; standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling; frequent sitting; lifting and/or moving items weighing 15 pounds; ability to read forms and computer screens and to read correspondence and other documents.
8. Essential Mental Abilities: Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and ethics of professional discipline. Essential mental abilities include: knowledge, background and interest appropriate to providing sensitive, professional, direct support to mentally ill clients; ability to exercise sound independent judgment; ability to analyze problems and develop situation appropriate responses; ability to make decisions in line with state and federal regulations; ability to read, comprehend, and analyze documents, regulations, and policies; ability to prepare and submit complete and succinct documents.
9. Essential Sensory Requirements: Essential sensory requirements include the ability to: read computer keyboard, monitor, and documents; prepare and analyze documents; read extensively; see, recognize, and assess non-verbal behaviors of consumers as part of the intake process; hear, recognize, and assess verbal presentations of consumers; receive and convey detailed information orally, by telephone and in person; convey accurate and detailed instructions by speaking to others in person and by telephone. Ability to write and speak in a coherent manner.
10. Exposure to Hazards: Worker is subject to inside environmental conditions on a frequent basis with moderate noise. Worker has contact with consumers and other staff and may be exposed to medical conditions presented by them.

Benefits

*Coverage below based on a 1.0 FTE; Medical, Dental, Paid Leave, Holidays, and CME benefits are prorated based on FTE

Benefit:

Coverage:

Effective:

Medical

Premera (Self Insured)

Preferred Provider

Employee/Spouse/Dependents; receive a Benefit Stipend of up to $500 per month

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Dental

Washington Dental

Employee/Spouse/Dependents; receive a Benefit Stipend of up to $500 per month

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Paid Leave

120 hours – Year 1

136 hours – Year 2

Each year after that employee will accrue 8 hours of PTO each year, on their anniversary date, until they reach a maximum of 208 hours at 10+ years.

Paid Leave may be used immediately for sick leave and after 3 months employment for vacation. Maximum accrual cap of 320 hours; hours in excess of 320 hours will automatically transfer into the employees EIB. If an employee is within their 90-day introductory period and does not have holiday pool hours available, PTO may be used to cover the holiday if the employee has an available balance.

Extended Illness Bank (EIB)

Allows for maximum accrual of 200 hours

PTO hours in excess of 320 will transfer into EIB. Employees are eligible to use EIB hours after at least 3 consecutive scheduled working days of PTO (max 24 hours) which have been used for a personal illness and/or a qualifying event under FMLA or the WA Family Care Act.

Holidays

64 hours related to:

· New Year’s Day

· Memorial Day

· 4th of July

· Labor Day

· Thanksgiving Day

· Day after Thanksgiving

· Christmas Eve

· Christmas Day

Holidays are based on an 8-hour day. Providers will receive a holiday pool of 64 hours as a 1.0 FTE at the beginning of each calendar year. Holiday pool hours must be used by December 31 of each calendar year; unused holiday pool hours will be forfeited. If an employee starts after the calendar year has begun, holiday hours will be prorated based on remaining holidays in the calendar year.

Diversity Days

3 Diversity Days

Available after the first payroll cycle after start date. Diversity days will be prorated based on start date as outlined below:

· Jan 1- April 30: 3 diversity days (24 hours if 1.0 FTE)

· May 1 – August 31: 2 diversity days (16 hours if 1.0 FTE)

· Sept 1 – Dec 31: 1 diversity day (8 hours if 1.0 FTE)

Please refer to the Paid Leave policy for additional details.

403(b) Retirement Plan

Lincoln Financial

150% CVCH match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution

Immediately. Vesting schedule: 20% at 2 years, 50% at 3 years, 60% at 4 years, and 100% at 5 years.

Spanish Immersion

$2,000

Employer will reimburse Provider up to $2,000, for participating in Pop Wuj Spanish Immersion program in Guatemala, or La Hacienda Spanish School in Mexico, for a minimum 3-week period, prior to the Provider’s initial start date.

Benefit:

Coverage:

Effective:

CE

40 hours/ $2,000 per year based on 1.0 FTE

Available immediately. CE is loaded the first full pay period in January of each year and available to maintain licensure while working at CVCH. CE must be used by December 31 of each calendar year; unused CE will be forfeited. CME will be prorated based on start date into calendar year. CE is not available during provider’s termination notice period.

Licenses/Dues

WA State license and renewal.

If out of state, national exam, license application fee and fingerprinting fees. $750 towards membership dues, subscriptions or misc. certification

Available after hire date.

Benefits are suspended once a Therapist has tendered resignation, except as required to continue to work until separation date.

Employee Assistance Program

Mutual of Omaha

No cost short-term counseling for employee and family

Immediately. Call 800-316-2796

Long-term Disability

Mutual of Omaha

Employee Only (variable)

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Basic Term Life

Mutual of Omaha

Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000)

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

Mutual of Omaha

Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000)

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Supplemental Term Life

Mutual of Omaha

Employee / Spouse / Dependent(s)

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Voluntary AD&D

Mutual of Omaha

Employee / Family

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Health Reimbursement Arrangement

RedQuote

Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses for services received at CVCH (medical, dental, and prescription) by employees and their dependents enrolled in our medical plan. Up to $750 per family per year.

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Flex Plan: Medical

RedQuote

Flex Plan: Maximum $3,400 per year

Direct Deposit available.

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Flex Plan: Dependent Care

RedQuote

Flex Plan: Maximum $7,500 per year

Direct Deposit available

First of the month following the first date of employment.

AFLAC

Supplemental insurance – cafeteria plan

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Benefit:

Coverage:

Effective:

Wellness Stipend

CVCH will reimburse staff up to $30 per month for a local gym membership

OR

CVCH will reimburse up to $150 per year for a subscription type workout program service (i.e.: Beachbody on Demand, Les Mills, etc.)

Immediately. Once employee has submitted invoice to HR/Payroll department.

Wellness MyZone Rewards

Employees can choose to participate in wellness rewards with the purchase of a MyZone device. Longevity program will reward you for hitting continuous milestones in the MyZone program and receive up to $1500.

CVCH also engages employees with seasonal Wellness Challenges and raffles to enter with your earned tickets during the challenge.

Available to participate immediately. Purchase a Myzone device with payroll deduction from HR. See Myzone Status form for additional rewards information. Must have a registered Myzone device to participate in wellness challenges.

Cell Phone Discounts

Discounted monthly access fees

Discounted select accessories and special equipment

Available for personal cell phones, currently in place with AT&T & Verizon

Tuition Reimbursement

For approved courses, the cost of tuition, books, and lab fees may be reimbursed at 75% of the actual costs up to a maximum of:

· $4,000 for an Associate’s degree, vocational, technical, or certification program

· $6,000 for a Bachelor’s degree

· $8,000 for a Master’s degree

Upon approval; regular employees who work at least 20 hours per week, have successfully passed their evaluation period and are in good standing may apply.

Employees must agree to work for a period of two (2) years from the date of receipt of tuition reimbursement and obtain satisfactory completion of approved courses or Challenge Exams.

Any questions regarding benefit eligibility or coverage should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk - Category II

1. Usual tasks do not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissues but job may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.

Telecommuting: Position NOT eligible for Telecommuting

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time. Employees are employed “at will”.