Whatcom County – Bellingham, WA | Full Time
Compass Health is currently seeking a Mental Health Counselor / Clinician II to join our Adult Outpatient team in Whatcom County. In this role, you will:
Provide a range of clinically indicated services including individual, group, and family therapy
Deliver case management services to adults with behavioral health conditions and their families/natural supports
Conduct assessments to identify client/family needs and goals
Develop and implement individualized, recovery-oriented care plans
Offer clinical support to interns as appropriate
The Bellingham Adult Outpatient Team is a close-knit and supportive group committed to promoting wellness, hope, and recovery in the community. Our culture prioritizes quality care, mutual support, and maintaining a fun, collaborative work environment. We are excited to welcome a new teammate who shares our passion and mission.
MA/MS/MSW in a Behavioral Science field
Meets qualifications as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) per WAC preferred
Meets qualifications as a Child Mental Health Specialist preferred
Knowledge or interest in Evidence-Based Practices
Must submit Agency Affiliated Counselor application upon hire (if not currently licensed)
Valid WA State Driver’s License, insurance, and reliable transportation
Strong communication, organization, and EMR skills
Ability to work with individuals experiencing complex, multi-system needs
As the region’s largest nonprofit community behavioral health organization, Compass Health offers exceptional employee support, work/life balance, and advancement opportunities.
Benefits Include:
Medical, dental & vision insurance at NO COST to full-time employees
16 days of vacation in your first year
12 sick days + 1 wellness day annually
13 paid holidays (11 standard + 2 personal choice)
Professional development funds + paid education leave
403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% match after one year
And much more!
Compass Health is Northwest Washington’s behavioral healthcare leader, providing care in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties for over 110 years We offer innovative, integrated care to individuals of all ages in outpatient, inpatient, and residential settings.
Learn more: www.compasshealth.org
Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting equity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification.
[For open positions, please visit: www.compasshealth.org/careers]
Compass Health’s mission is to champion the quest for well-being throughout our communities, and advance behavioral health in Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties. Compass Health was first established as Parkland Lutheran Children’s Home in 1901, caring for orphaned children in Western Washington. In 1953, we hired our first psychiatrist and began providing mental health care for the children who lived at our home. In 1963, Congress passed the Community Mental Health Act, creating community-based service models and allowing for the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill. As a result, a variety of organizations were established in the northwest that ultimately became part of Compass Health, ensuring a full array of services for adults, children, and families, in the five counties we serve. In 2014, Compass Health merged with Whatcom Counseling and Psychiatric Clinic, expanding our service area to include Whatcom County. Today we serve over 18,000 people per year in our behavioral health programs.
For more than 110 years, Compass Health has been providing innovative mental health services to children and adults from all walks of life suffering from mental illness. Our programs have grown and changed to reflect the needs of the community, and this flexibility has led to us becoming the largest and one of the most well respected mental health agencies in Western Washington. We provide services to individuals in Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Snohomish Counties. Most individuals who receive our services are on Medicaid, and many are homeless. Clients and/or their families typically have incomes below 50% of area median income, with many below 30%.
To learn more about our history, services, and impact on community health, visit: http://www.compasshealth.org/about-us/
