Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) has an outstanding employment opportunity for highly qualified behavioral health clinicians interested in providing support and advocacy for Washington's healers, while also playing a role in upholding public safety.
Founded in 1986, WPHP is an advocacy oriented, non-profit organization that supports doctoral level health care professionals address health conditions that may affect their ability to practice medicine safely. Through a proven model of accountability, support, and advocacy, WPHP helps program participants achieve unprecedented health outcomes utilizing principles of chronic illness management and peer support. WPHP enjoys a national reputation as one of the strongest programs of its kind in the country.
The Clinical Coordinator is a full-time, salaried position. Clinical Coordinators use their clinical experience and expertise to inform evaluation, case management, coaching, and advocacy decisions for program participants. Our modest size affords opportunities to be involved in special projects, organizational improvement, and educational activities.
The ideal candidate is licensed at the Masters level in a relevant mental health field and has experience in various clinical settings, with significant experience working with substance use disorders, as this is a key component of the role. Experience working with co-occurring conditions, as well as familiarity with recovery-oriented and monitoring-based care, is strongly preferred
We are a welcoming and affirming organization. We believe that the well-being of our team is a pre-requisite to the wellness of our program participants. The work environment is team-based and highly collaborative using a remote model and schedules that can flex to accommodate personal priorities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional team working in service to an meaningful, intellectually challenging, and immensely gratifying mission.
See www.wphp.org for more information.
With a generous pay structure, excellent benefits package, flexible work arrangements, and a wonderful team of coworkers, this position is the complete package.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
I. Referral and Intake
Receives initial referral information, collects necessary collateral information, and conducts biopsychosocial assessments with brief cognitive screen. Provides communication to key stakeholders in a timely manner. Provides recommendations including need for cease practice (when indicated), additional evaluation, or resolution and clearance to return to work.
II. Healthcare Monitoring
Meets with participants to ensure their health is in good standing. Collaborates and works closely with providers as needed. Provides coaching and support to participants to facilitate ongoing illness remission and successful completion of the program.
Communicates with stakeholders such as employers, treating providers, insurance companies, credentialing bodies, and disciplinary boards when applicable.
Prepared to assist with the management of participants in crisis, involving WPHP supervisor and participant's care providers, when indicated.
III. General Organizational Duties
Participates in organizational efforts for enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Attends and participates in Annual Reunion with staff, alumni and current participants.
Understands and follows applicable state and federal laws, as well as WPHP policies, regarding confidentiality and protected health care information.
Engages in quality assurance and other special projects as needed.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree (or higher)
- Licensed in Washington as Associate or Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Social Worker, or Clinical Psychologist
- Substance Use Disorder Professional or Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee
- Minimum of five years of clinical experience
- Expertise with co-occurring disorders
- Familiar with Quality Assurance processes
- Thorough knowledge of Federal and State statutes regarding confidentiality
- Knowledge about family systems and impact on health
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a clinical team
- Must be of the conviction that substance use disorders are treatable primary disease and be amenable to working in an abstinence-based program philosophy
- Knowledge of 12-Step Programs
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite products (Teams, Outlook, etc.)
- Ability to learn new technological platforms (Zoom, KIPU, Salesforce, DocuSign)
BENEFITS:
- Full insurance coverage (health, dental, vision) - coverage provided at no cost to employee!
- Retirement Plan (403b) - Automatic employer contribution of 6% of salary after 6 full months of employment independent of employee elective contributions
- Paid sick leave
- Vacation - 15 days at start of employment
- Holiday leave -11 federally observed holidays plus 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion
- Monthly remote work stipend
REMOTE WORK:
While this job is fully remote, employees are required to reside in Washington state.
Employees are also expected to:
- Have a private space to work in (confidential work)
- Have reliable internet access to conduct work
- Basic understanding/ability of setting up laptop/monitor equipment (WPHP provides work equipment that includes laptop, monitor, webcam, keyboard/mouse)
- Travel/in person work: Employee will be required to attend in person, quarterly functions which will be agreed upon in advance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please list the licenses you hold in Washington state and your credential number.
- Is there any action on your license? Past or present.
- Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States?
- Please describe your experience using working remotely, Office 365 products, electronic medical records systems, and videoconferencing platforms?
- I understand that this job is fully remote but requires that I reside in Washington state and that I will need to attend quarterly in person staff retreats in Seattle.
- Do you presently reside in Washington state? If no, please indicate when you will be relocating to Washington.
- Do you have a SUDP/T? If not, please describe relevant experience you have working with substance use disorders
- WPHP does not provide diagnosis or treatment services. However, the position of Clinical Coordinator involves critical case management and verification of health status through care coordination, monitoring, and support responsibilities. Do you understand this distinction and feel comfortable working within this scope of practice?
- I understand the starting range for this role is between $80,000-$95,000/year based on experience. Yes/No Please list desired salary range
Education:
Experience:
- Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder Counseling: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
