Clinician Licensed (Remote) - Washington Licensure Required

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinician virtually provides mental health support services to members served and their families at programs assigned. The Clinician also assists in the coordination of mental health support services provided by the Teams at the programs. This includes coordinating and collaborating with team members and outside agencies such as, the Conservator’s Office, Public Guardian’s Office, Probation Department, County Behavioral Health Services, and housing and inpatient providers.

Schedule

Part-time (0.5 FTE), days and times vary as needed.

Expected starting wage range is $34 - $42. The full wage range goes up to $49. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling related field

• Current licensure in state of operations as an LMFT, LMSW, LPCC, Ph.D./Psy.D.; in WA as LICSW, LMHC.

• Two (2) years post licensure direct service experience with mentally ill individuals

• Washington Requirements:
  • Current licensure as LICSW, LMHC, and qualifies as an MHP
  • Two (2) years post licensure direct service experience with mentally ill individuals, at least one year must include experience as an expert witness for testifying in court for clients on legal holds

• Must be at least 18 years of age,

• Must complete part one of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) within 60 days of employment.

• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Due to the virtual nature of the role and rotating assignments, close, ongoing collaboration with the Administrator, Clinical Director or On-Site Point of Contact is essential. The functions outlined below are all performed in conjunction with the On-Site Teams.

• Assignment to a program (or programs) includes providing interim clinical services because of new business, coverage for a vacancy or leave of absence, and may be three to six months in duration.

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaborates with Clinical or Program Director/Administrator to ensure program offers individuals served increasing opportunities for employment, social integration and independent living,

• Participates in the program evaluation process, utilizing results to identify needs, establish goals and directions for future planning as assigned.

• Participates in the Utilization Review process as assigned, including monthly and quarterly data reports to County and other stakeholders as necessary.

• May assist in training staff to complete service plans and risk assessments; supports service planning and risk assessment for clients.

• May oversee referrals to the Program.

• Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care; provides direct services to members served, families and community supports of members served.

• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served

• Participates in primary therapy, community meetings, family therapy, and groups when provided in a virtual manner.

• Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions

• May facilitate and participate in team meetings and service planning meetings as assigned.

• Assures that members served know and understand their legal status and rights.

• Ensures all clinical issues are addressed around hospitalization of members served

• Assists with Service Coordination Plan, including:

o Appropriate referrals for placement, case management and aftercare services, as assigned.

o Coordinating with the office support staff to assure that members served benefits and finance are in order, as assigned

o Developing and maintaining an awareness of community resources

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.

SKILLS

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team

• Ability to navigate electronic health records

• Thorough understanding of member rights

• Knowledge of persistent mental illness and basic medical and psychiatric terminology

• Understanding of issues pertaining to older adults

• Skilled in use of Microsoft Suite and telehealth platforms

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently, demonstrate high level of organizational skills and self-initiative

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently twist and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity and to occasionally drive as well as Hazardous Exposure (Blood Borne Pathogens, Hospital Waste, Chemical & Infectious).

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

REMOTE, HYBRID, WORK FROM HOME

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)