nwrc
Behavioral Health Clinician
Bellingham, Washington · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$20k-$25kDetected 19 days ago
RecruitingCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills
About the role
- ABOUT NWRC Northwest Regional Council (NWRC) is a multi-service agency that covers the Washington counties of Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom, with offices in Bellingham and Mount Vernon, Washington.
- JOIN US NWRC's values are centered on the concepts of respect, inclusiveness, and striving to foster a healthy work environment for all employees.
- Toward this goal, we invite candidates from all backgrounds and perspectives to apply and help shape the future of NWRC.
Requirements
- Must have a valid driver's license, a vehicle available for work-related travel, and appropriate liability insurance.
- Two years of experience providing direct human services to clients, preferably in a community setting
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of mental dysfunctions, to provide counseling and guidance, or interest and ability to learn.
- Education/Experience:
- Master's Degree in Behavioral or Health Sciences or related field.
- Demonstrated ability to assess client needs with consideration of the values of diverse groups: understand social and cultural contexts of the clients, understand the role of historical and personal trauma, community, family and personal experience in wellness and recovery.
- Some knowledge of issues related to aging and disability and work effectively with those experiencing complex needs and multi-system involvement.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, community agencies, and the general public using courtesy, tact, and rapport.
- Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to work with computers and basic computer software programs, including the ability to utilize electronic medical record systems.
Skills
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to prioritize, be dependable and reliable.
- Ability to work independently, with good judgment and minimum supervision.
- Skill and/or fluency in speaking other languages, i.e. Spanish or Russian, are desired.
- Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background check and provide proof of immunization.
Compensation
- 10-Step pay range based upon licensure:
- Associate or Affiliate Licensure $34.89- $45.53 hourly
- Independent Licensure or Masters level SUDP $36.33- $47.40 hourly
- NWRC salary ranges are comprised of a 10-Step scale.
- On their employment anniversary, employees are eligible for an annual pay increase to the next step in the associated salary range, subject to satisfactory performance.
- In addition to the annual pay increases, NWRC assesses cost of living adjustments (COLA) on an annual basis, subject to Governing Board approval.
- New employees at NWRC usually start at the first step in the position's assigned salary range.
Benefits
- Internal equity will be reviewed and prioritized when determining a starting pay rate.
- As a full-time, permanent, non-exempt role, this position is eligible for the following benefits:
- 100% Employer paid medical for individual employee plans and up to 95% paid medical for dependent coverage plans, with multiple plan options
- 100% Employer paid Dental and Vision for the employee and eligible dependents with multiple plan options
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