Associate Mental Health Counselor

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Full‑Time Mental Health Yakima, WA, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $31.20 To $42.10 Hourly

Step into a fresh chapter of care, healing, and professional growth. Our Inspirations building was created intentionally for comfort, safety, and connection — a place where both clients and clinicians can thrive. As an Associate Mental Health Counselor, you’ll play a vital role in delivering compassionate, evidence‑based care while supporting individuals and families on their mental health journey.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about clinical work, values collaboration, and is eager to develop their skills within a supportive and mission‑driven environment.

• ⭐ Beautiful New Space Designed for Healing
• ⭐ Supportive & Collaborative Team Culture
• ⭐ Mission‑Driven Work With Real Impact
• ⭐ Professional Growth & Development Encouraged

Ensuring Safety Excellence:
In compliance with Washington State's ESSB 5123, we prioritize safety in our workforce by conducting controlled substance testing, including marijuana, for this position, which is deemed safety‑sensitive.

The Mental Health Counselor Associate position encompasses delivering exceptional clinical care through the evaluation, individualized therapy, and group counseling of the clients served by Triumph programs. This position is essential in determining the necessity of treatment and proper diagnoses, crafting strategic treatment plans, and aiding clients in setting and accomplishing their personal goals; while teaching and providing coping strategies for clients.

The Mental Health Counselor Associate will exemplify Triumph’s mission and values. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and their communities; the Mental Health Counselor Associate will embody an empathetic stance and be culturally responsive.

Collaborates with Others

• Recognizes and honors the contributions and hard work of others.
• Offers valuable and actionable feedback to peers in a constructive and professional manner.

Acting with Empathy and Compassion

• Maintains open and effective communication channels with team members.
• Stays open, curious, and flexible to suspend judgments and evaluations when considering what others offer.

• Deliver evaluations and offer therapeutic counseling to individuals, families, and groups as part of the mental health initiative and other related programs when required.
• Use standardized tools and clinical interviews to evaluate symptoms, behaviors, and psychological functioning.
• Present mental‑health/behavioral health findings and recommendations in verbal or written format to appropriate professionals either upon request or as part of a regular case presentation for peer review or clinical meetings or required documentation for client care.
• Have strong knowledge and understanding of HIPAA and privacy practices that follow ethical guidelines.
• Ensure that the consumer services’ quality assurance (QA) protocols comply with all relevant mandates, including those at local, regional, state, and federal levels.
• Foster collaborations within Triumph and other organizations and service providers to supplement and reinforce the overall well‑being and stability of individuals with mental health challenges.
• Ensure that all client documentation is kept up‑to‑date and complies with agency policies as well as with local, state, federal, and contractual obligations.
• Maintain knowledge of the legal requirements tied to emergency management, such as crisis response services or Child Protective Services/Adult Protective Services engagement, and the necessity to file reports with law‑enforcement agencies.
• Demonstrate proficiency in high‑level written, verbal, and digital competencies essential for the execution of the responsibilities outlined in this job description.
• Ensure that individual licensure and continuing education requirements are being met and maintained…