The Lake Whatcom Center is seeking a full-time MH counselor for our Baker Creek residential treatment facility, serving clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use diagnoses. The Co-Occurring RTF Clinician is responsible for the overall care of individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use diagnoses seeking behavioral health services in a residential treatment setting.
This is a full-time position. The offered starting wage for a minimally qualified applicant is $24.20 per hour. Additional years of applicable experience will increase our starting offer.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain Agency Affiliated Certification (AAC) upon hire
- Direct work and/or volunteer experience with individuals experiencing behavioral health needs or with individuals with similar human-service’s needs.
- Must be willing to provide outreach services, which may at times require use of car and/or driving requirements
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks;
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team approach;
- Ability to apply a Recovery based approach and to apply clinical knowledge;
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion;
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral sciences or related field, or Associate of Arts with at least two (2) years’ experience in mental health or related field working with serious and persistent mentally ill adults.
Physical Requirements
Visual and auditory skills required to communicate, to ensure and deliver client care, and to provide legal documentation of care; Requires frequent standing, bending at the knees and waist, kneeling and reaching; Requires frequent walking to accomplish tasks; Requires ability to lift 30 pounds. Requires ability to climb stairs independently.
Employment contingent on successful background check and Washington State counseling profession credential issued by the Department of Health (e.g. Agency Affiliated Counselor).
Why Work for Lake Whatcom Center?
LWC is a DSHS licensed not-for-profit organization providing an array of residential and community mental health services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. We pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ needs and their ability to meet their goal of Recovery. We are a fast-growing service, and committed to creating a supportive and positive environment for all our employees.
LWC offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical Insurance (100% paid by LWC)
- Dental (100% paid by LWC)
- Life Insurance (100% paid by LWC)
- Long-term Disability (100% paid by LWC)
- Vision Insurance (100% paid by LWC)
- 240 hours of PTO accrued annually for full time employees
- 403(b) program through Fidelity
LWC is a tobacco-free and scent-free workplace. LWC is an Equal Opportunity employer, we are committed to an Affirmative Action Program and enhancing the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, creed, marital status, ancestral heritage, sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veteran status, or the presences on any physical, mental and/or sensory disability. If accommodations are needed for participating in the application or interview process, please feel free to let us know.
Please visit www.lwrtc.org to download and complete our application packet.
Job Closes: When filled
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
