Child & Family Therapist - Monroe Children's Intensive Services

Child & Family Therapist - Full Time

Monroe, WA

Compass Health is currently looking for a Child & Family Therapist to join the Children’s Intensive Services (WISe) program in Monroe!

Monroe is a tight-knit community conveniently located less than 25 minutes from Everett and 40 minutes from Seattle, Kirkland, Bellevue, Woodinville. The Monroe WISe team is a small, supportive, and compassionate group of team members who work to support youth and their families within the community.

Children’s Intensive Outpatient Services supports children and their families in their community in a least restrictive environment using the Wraparound process (WISe). Wraparound works to honor the family voice and choice, identify strengths, build natural supports, and foster self-sufficiency. Wraparound teams provide comprehensive behavioral health services and supports to Medicaid-eligible individuals, up to 21 years of age, with complex behavioral health needs and their families. The goal of the program is for eligible youth to live and thrive in their homes and communities, as well as to avoid or reduce disruptive out-of-home placements. Assessment, treatment, and support services are provided in the youth and family’s natural setting, where needs and challenges present themselves (such as the home, school, and community). Families report excellent outcomes including, youth/family stability, increased support, connection to their community, and hope for the future.

What you will be performing

We are looking for a Therapist who can work as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team to provide an individualized, creative, and strength-based approach within the wraparound model. This position will work to support youth and caregivers in order to maintain children in a least restrictive and community-based environment.

This position requires a flexible schedule with evening hours both in the office, in the client home, and in the community. Therapists deliver clinical services using evidenced-based practice models. This position also participates in the rotation of an after-hours crisis/emergency response including initial crisis assessment, safety risk, and outreach if needed. Once hired, the program will provide training in intensive mental health intervention.

What you will be carrying along

• MA/MS/MSW Degree in a Behavioral Science related field required.
• Qualifies as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) as defined by WAC.
• Meets educational and training requirements for designation as a Child Mental Health Specialist preferred.
• Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background check

What you will be sharing

• Experience in medical, mental health, or social services field preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Evidence-Based Practices, or interest and ability to learn.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License including vehicle and appropriate insurance.
• Individuals who do not already hold a license or associate license through the Washington State Department of Health must submit Agency Affiliated Counselor
  application upon hire and be approved by the DOH.