Mental Health Clinician

This is a temporary grant-funded position with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2027. The Mental Health Clinician will work in a flexible and cooperative manner, treating co-workers, supervisors, students, families, and others with dignity and respect at all times. The position requires experience working effectively with diverse groups, conducting large-group presentations, and conducting both small group and individual therapy sessions.

What You Will Do

The Mental Health Clinician will provide crisis intervention and guidance services in school settings, participate in individual behavioral planning, documentation, and intervention, and maintain necessary data for purposes of analyzing student progress and program effectiveness.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a valid Washington Mental Health Counselor License or Associate License, a Master's Degree from an accredited university in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field, and experience working effectively with diverse groups of teachers, students, and families.

Requirements

• A valid Washington Mental Health Counselor License or Associate License
• Master's Degree from an accredited university in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field
• Experience working effectively with diverse groups of teachers, students, and families
• Experience conducting large-group presentations
• Experience conducting both small group and individual therapy sessions
• Experience maintaining data and records as related to therapy services
• Strong understanding of issues relating to poverty, gang affiliation, childhood and adolescent mental health development, DSM V, diagnosis and treatment, neglect, and substance abuse
• Ability to work effectively with community agencies and organizations to obtain support and resources
• Willingness to participate in professional development aligned with the school and district initiatives

Benefits

• Salary & Time Off
• Health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits
• Retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• Paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave
• 8 hours per month sick leave (part-time employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE)
• 3 days per school year personal leave
• Twelve (12) month full-time Pro Tech employees are eligible to accrue ten (10) days vacation at one (1) - five (5) years of service