Akin
WISe Mental Health Therapist in Wenatchee
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Wenatchee, Washington, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or closely related field
- Valid Mental Health Counselor; Independent Clinical Social Worker; or Marriage & Family Therapist Certification/License AND/OR Associate Status
- 2 years of experience working with young children and their families using an infant/early childhood mental health framework
- Proof of CPR and First Aid Certification is required within 30 days
- A one-step Mantoux TB skin test prior to start of employment. For those who have previously tested positive, documented proof of treatment from a doctor, or a negative chest x-ray must be provided
- HIV/AIDS and blood borne pathogens training required within 30 days
- A valid driver’s license and a favorable driving record, with no more than three violations within the past three years
Full description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The WISe Therapist provides direct therapeutic interventions to young children (ages 0-13) and their families in homes, childcare/early learning environments, and other community locations. Work is guided by infant/early childhood mental health intervention models and provided in a team framework, in close collaboration with a WISe Facilitator and Parent Partner. Emphasis is on partnering actively with families, natural supports, and other community service providers to promote safe, stable, and healthy families.
This position has access to protected healthcare information (PHI) or confidential identifiable information (CII), both paper and electronic, as necessary, to perform related job duties and responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Completes initial intakes as well as comprehensive assessments (including CANS) and determines DC-05/DSM V diagnosis
- Assists in developing strength-based, goal-oriented treatment plans that are guided by an infant/early childhood mental health framework and address the specific needs of the family as well as specific anticipated clinical outcomes
- Participates actively in the child and family team meetings, including active participation in the development of the cross-system care plan
- Provides direct infant/early childhood mental health interventions that:
- Completes initial intakes as well as comprehensive assessments (including CANS) and determines DC-05/DSM V diagnosis
- Assists in developing strength-based, goal-oriented treatment plans that are guided by an infant/early childhood mental health framework and address the specific needs of the family as well as specific anticipated clinical outcomes
- Participates actively in the child and family team meetings, including active participation in the development of the cross-system care plan
- Provides consultation around infant/early childhood mental health to client’s childcare/early learning environment or other community providers, to support the child’s success in natural settings
- Provides and/or arranges necessary crisis response and stabilization services, completing and communicating the safety/crisis plan with family and others
- Maintains complete documentation of the child’s case records according to Akin policy in the designated electronic health record. Maintains records in keeping with Agency, County, and State requirements and WISe fidelity guidelines
- Maintains productivity standards for direct service as established for the position
- Ensures timely collection of statistical information for external funding sources and program evaluations