Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Spokane, WA

This job posting is for in-person, telehealth or hybrid at our VALLEY location at 200 N Mullan street, suite 120 Spokane Valley.

https://www.thespokanecounselor.com/

Associate or fully licensed therapists can apply. Associate therapists will receive supervision hours.

PLEASE NOTE- Right now we are URGENTLY looking for someone willing to work with maternal mental health (pregnancy, postpartum, birth trauma, infant loss). We would like someone willing to dedicate at least 50% of their schedule towards working with this population. Training will be provided.

The Spokane Counselor is looking to add empathetic counselors who are willing to provide comprehensive care and treatment for mental health struggles. You can expect to fill your schedule quickly as an in-person or telehealth therapist due to the large amount of referrals we receive daily.

This is an opportunity for you as an clinical therapist to play an important part in helping families navigate the postpartum period within the private practice setting. Working as part of our team, you’ll use your training and skills to provide evidence-based care to clients, deliver instruction and psychoeducation for new parents, and also provide therapeutic care for a variety of mental health issues (including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, etc). In addition to client care, you’ll have opportunities to expand clinical skills through continuing education and supervision.

As part of The Spokane Counselor, you will be primarily responsible for conducting an initial evaluation to appropriately assess depression severity and treatment recommendations. After determining goodness of fit, you will provide ongoing therapy and care to clients. You will be responsible for keeping up-to-date with client treatment plans and notes, as well as providing relevant and research-based care.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Conducting outpatient individual therapy
• Self-advertising (as needed)
• Effectively managing a case load
• Completing treatment plans and case notes in a timely manner (48 hrs for case notes post-session)
• Attending training
• Attending supervision with onsite supervisor (if associate )
• Completing Assessments

Required Experience:

• Master's degree in mental health related field
• A current associate license and/or fully licensed (LMHC)
• Proficient Computer skills

Preferred Experience or Interests:

• Experience working with postpartum mothers and families (or interest and ability/ willingness to complete training in this area)
• Experience treating trauma or PTSD. Preferred training in EMDR or Trauma-Focused CBT

Why you should apply!
-This is a W-2 position, NOT an independent contractor. This means that you are paid for the time that you work, even if a client doesn't show up or late cancels. You will also get a great benefit plan for health insurance, dental/vision, a life insurance policy, and a matching 401K.

-Our practice offers flexibility in work hours, scheduling, and number of clients seen per week (as long as you are meeting min # of required clients).

- We offer several fringe benefits (childcare assistance, paid trainings etc)

- We have GREAT snacks in our kitchen

- You will get PTO, sick Leave, and paid holidays

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $35.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• Outpatient
• Private practice

Application Question(s):

• Do you reside in the state of Washington? Due to licensing and other state regulations, candidates must be located in the state of Washington.
• Tell me why you are interested in this job position at The Spokane Counselor?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• License to practice (Preferred)

Work Location: In person