POSITION SUMMARY:

Come join our Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) Team at IKRON Greater Seattle to serve the Eastside area! PACT (Program for Assertive Community Treatment) is a multi-disciplinary clinical team that provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to identified clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses. We are looking for an Outreach Mental Health Counselor to assist with new referrals, build community partnerships, and provide mental health treatment to clients as part of the clinical team.

JOB DUTIES:

• Coordinate new referrals and determine appropriateness for PACT services
• Develop relationships with community partners to better coordinate services for new referrals and market PACT services on the Eastside
• Depending on credentials, complete intake assessments in collaborate with the PACT Team Lead
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to a small caseload of clients
• Provide mental health assessments for new program clients
• Develop an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with each client
• Assist with case management such as assisting clients with completion of benefits paperwork or securing housing, monitoring of protective payee agreement, and connecting to community resources
• Monitor client symptoms and medication response
• Complete all required clinical documentation in a timely and client-centered manner

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in a human services field

Masters degree in a human services field, preferred

Current license in WA state as LMHC or LMHCA or LICSW or LICSWA , preferred

Two years relevant experience

Valid Washington Driver’s License, clean driving record, reliable transportation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

General skill in exercising independent judgment, tact, patience, and understanding; maintaining effective working relationships with clients, other staff, and the community

Must complete all in-service and external training requirements

Commitment to the mission of IKRON

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time

Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer

SUPERVISION RECEIVED BY: PACT Team Lead or Clinical Director

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person