Title: Mental Health Professional
Date Open: 5/20/2015
Date Closed: Until Filled
Department:
Homeless Adult Services Reports to: Homeless Adult Services Clinical Supervisor
Status:
Part Time – 18.75 hrs per week FLSA: Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $22,320.48 - $24,646.44 DOE
Program
Description:
Catholic Community Services, Homeless Adult Services (HAS) is the largest provider of adult homeless services in Tacoma, Washington. Nativity House (NH), a program of HAS, is the central hub to serve homeless adults in the Pierce County region. It operates 24-hour/7-day a week, offering services (emergency shelter, meals, systematic outreach, Rapid Rehousing, Mental Health and Co-Occurring Disorder treatment, Employment Services, Spiritual Support, 50 units of permanent supportive housing, etc.) to meet the basic needs of individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.
Position
Description:
Assist individuals who are homeless and who present with mental health challenges in their journey toward treatment and/or recovery. Works as part of a team with Peer Specialists, Counselors, Social Workers, and Program Specialists in providing outreach and engagement services to engender trust and instill a sense of hope. Work occurs in a variety of settings, including meal sites, shelters, permanent housing and the streets. This is a professional position that will also provide therapeutic interventions including assessment, counseling and case management.
Essential
Functions: All CCS employees will demonstrate the ability to: * Communicate role, responsibility and agency philosophy in order to assure mutual respect, confidence and trust with the consumer and other stakeholders. * Provide non-judgmental, unconditional support to the consumer. * Assess for immediate safety and stabilization needs. * Customize helping approaches to fit the consumer’s uniqueness, personality, culture and interest. * Report relevant information to the right people at the right time. * Maintain a focus on strengths, needs and creative solutions. * Utilize the consumer’s expertise in problem solving and solution seeking. * Work interdependently with others toward common goals. * Respond to consumer’s needs in a timely fashion. * Complete required documentation within established timeframes. * Instill hope for the future by communicating and behaving with confidence and reassurance. * Communicate effectively with other team members to manage triangulation and potential conflicts. The skilled clinician will demonstrate the ability to: * Meet and engage the consumer communicating compassion, support, respect and enthusiasm for them and your role as a helper. * Listen to the consumer’s story and, with them, identify strengths, needs, preferences and goals. * Provide and/or arrange necessary crisis response and stabilization services. * Complete the mental health intake, including a diagnostic assessment. * Respond to crises in a prompt, effective and collaborative manner. * Consult with, recommend and provide training to team members around specific interventions. * Provide and/or facilitate the provision of a range of therapeutic responses that support the overall direction for the consumer.
* Maintain a focus on strengths, needs and creative solutions and inspire others to follow this format in problem solving. * Partner with the consumer in order to assist them in utilizing the resources offered by formal and informal sources within their community.
Job
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications * Master’s degree in counseling, mental health counseling, social work, psychology, behavioral sciences or equivalent. * Certified Mental Health Professional as defined in WAC 388-877-0200 & WAC 388-865-0150. * At least 2 years of experience performing Mental Health Assessments using the DSM, and providing individual counseling, group counseling, and treatment planning for individuals identified as having Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. * At least one year’s experience in working with or related to working with adults experiencing homelessness. * Certified Washington State Counselor (HIV/AIDS training required). * Proof of negative TB test within past 12 months and ability to test within first six months of employment. * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy. (required to provide current driving abstract). * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. * Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position
Date Open: 5/20/2015
Date Closed: Until Filled
Department:
Homeless Adult Services Reports to: Homeless Adult Services Clinical Supervisor
Status:
Part Time – 18.75 hrs per week FLSA: Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $22,320.48 - $24,646.44 DOE
Program
Description:
Catholic Community Services, Homeless Adult Services (HAS) is the largest provider of adult homeless services in Tacoma, Washington. Nativity House (NH), a program of HAS, is the central hub to serve homeless adults in the Pierce County region. It operates 24-hour/7-day a week, offering services (emergency shelter, meals, systematic outreach, Rapid Rehousing, Mental Health and Co-Occurring Disorder treatment, Employment Services, Spiritual Support, 50 units of permanent supportive housing, etc.) to meet the basic needs of individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.
Position
Description:
Assist individuals who are homeless and who present with mental health challenges in their journey toward treatment and/or recovery. Works as part of a team with Peer Specialists, Counselors, Social Workers, and Program Specialists in providing outreach and engagement services to engender trust and instill a sense of hope. Work occurs in a variety of settings, including meal sites, shelters, permanent housing and the streets. This is a professional position that will also provide therapeutic interventions including assessment, counseling and case management.
Essential
Functions: All CCS employees will demonstrate the ability to: * Communicate role, responsibility and agency philosophy in order to assure mutual respect, confidence and trust with the consumer and other stakeholders. * Provide non-judgmental, unconditional support to the consumer. * Assess for immediate safety and stabilization needs. * Customize helping approaches to fit the consumer’s uniqueness, personality, culture and interest. * Report relevant information to the right people at the right time. * Maintain a focus on strengths, needs and creative solutions. * Utilize the consumer’s expertise in problem solving and solution seeking. * Work interdependently with others toward common goals. * Respond to consumer’s needs in a timely fashion. * Complete required documentation within established timeframes. * Instill hope for the future by communicating and behaving with confidence and reassurance. * Communicate effectively with other team members to manage triangulation and potential conflicts. The skilled clinician will demonstrate the ability to: * Meet and engage the consumer communicating compassion, support, respect and enthusiasm for them and your role as a helper. * Listen to the consumer’s story and, with them, identify strengths, needs, preferences and goals. * Provide and/or arrange necessary crisis response and stabilization services. * Complete the mental health intake, including a diagnostic assessment. * Respond to crises in a prompt, effective and collaborative manner. * Consult with, recommend and provide training to team members around specific interventions. * Provide and/or facilitate the provision of a range of therapeutic responses that support the overall direction for the consumer.
* Maintain a focus on strengths, needs and creative solutions and inspire others to follow this format in problem solving. * Partner with the consumer in order to assist them in utilizing the resources offered by formal and informal sources within their community.
Job
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications * Master’s degree in counseling, mental health counseling, social work, psychology, behavioral sciences or equivalent. * Certified Mental Health Professional as defined in WAC 388-877-0200 & WAC 388-865-0150. * At least 2 years of experience performing Mental Health Assessments using the DSM, and providing individual counseling, group counseling, and treatment planning for individuals identified as having Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. * At least one year’s experience in working with or related to working with adults experiencing homelessness. * Certified Washington State Counselor (HIV/AIDS training required). * Proof of negative TB test within past 12 months and ability to test within first six months of employment. * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy. (required to provide current driving abstract). * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. * Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position
