Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinician

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinician

The counselor, using evidence-based counseling methods, Wem provides counseling and crisis intervention services to children and adolescents while incorporating caregiver/family support as appropriate, in accordance with all applicable federal and local laws and regulations, and with Behavioral Health policies and procedures.

• Schedules, coordinates and manages an ongoing caseload of 30-35 clients.
• Provides individual, couple, family and group counseling; completes intake and assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, drop‑in, and follow‑up services.
• Provides tools for regulating emotions, building relationships, developing social‑emotional skills and executive function.
• Participates in staff meetings, consultations, case presentations and training programs.
• Maintains client progress records, and offers outreach and advocacy to help clients achieve health and independence.
• Offers ongoing outreach to children, youth, parents, schools and communities to raise awareness of community needs and service availability.
• Develops and maintains positive relations with community referral sources.
• Advocates and facilitates delivery of medical/psychiatric, housing, employment and educational services.
• Maintains case records accurately and timely; develops and maintains a current crisis plan.
• Meets with supervisor regularly and attends required meetings, consultations and trainings.

• Experience, training and knowledge in assessing and treating children and adolescents using evidence-based modalities.
• Child Mental Health Specialist designation strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of treatment approaches for individuals with special needs, neurodiversity, family counseling and support, crisis intervention and brief therapy.
• Knowledge of group process.
• Ability to develop and monitor goal‑directed treatment relationships.
• Ability to develop community resources and market services.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Demonstrated sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences.
• Experience working in Tribal communities preferred.

• Master’s Degree in Social Services field or related field (Psychology, Mental Health Counseling).
• Washington State Counselor’s license (LMHC, LICSW, LMFT).
• Associate license clinicians considered suicide based on experience.
• Experience working with neuro‑diverse children and youth.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Experience leading groups, trainings and workshops.
• Experience working with diversified, ethnic/cultural populations in social services.
• Ability to pass criminal background check and pre‑employment drug screen.
• Washington state driver’s license and eligibility to be approved by Tribal insurance to drive Tribal vehicles.
• Must maintain up‑to‑date CEU certification for client services.

Hiring‑On Bonus: $2,500 (distributed in equal installments for new positions, restrictions apply)

Salary: $83,000 – 91,000 DOE

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D, Short & Long Term Disability
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Initiative
• Parental Leave
• Volunteer Opportunities

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Government Administration