Compass Health is currently looking for a Part-Time Mental Health Counselor / Clinician II for our Adult Outpatient program in Whatcom County. Our new Clinician will be provide a range of clinically indicated services, including but not limited to individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, and case management services for adults with behavioral health conditions and their families/natural supports. This position is responsible for assessing client/family functioning and needs, and partnering with the client/family to develop an individually tailored care plan designed to address the client/families goals. This position may also provide clinical support to Interns as appropriate.

Join Our Team:

Compass Health is looking for compassionate and skilled people like you!

As the region’s largest non-profit community behavioral healthcare organization, we have more than a century of experience serving our clients and communities. Our commitment to care doesn’t stop with our clients though. We are equally committed to making Compass Health one of the best places to work in the entire industry. We take pride in offering competitive compensation and industry leading benefits. Our company culture also embodies continuous learning, growth, and advancement with a dedicated focus on employee satisfaction and work, life balance.

The Adult Team team you would be joining:

The Adult Outpatient Program provides a broad spectrum of counseling services to adult clients who have mental health issues. This service gives the assistance clients need to reduce or manage their mental health symptoms by improving their coping and daily living skills. Services include individual, group therapy, case management, as well as community support services.

There are many reasons why an adult may seek mental health treatment including those related to depression, anxiety, and mood disorders that impede their quality of life. More severe or debilitating symptoms associated with trauma, psychosis and schizophrenia are also common reasons for someone to seek mental health treatment.

Compass Health utilizes a number of evidence-based practices to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and illness management and recovery.

We operate out of our clinic space for in clinic appointment options and provide telehealth alternatives as needed.

About Bellingham:

If you enjoy tranquil lakes and scenic mountain views you might just be ready to relocate to Bellingham, Washington. Live in a community consistently rated as one of the most desirable in the USA! With a population of 82,000 people, you will feel welcomed and at home in one of “the best places to live” according to National Magazine. The locals, who call Bellingham home, are their own blend of diverse members of their community who help uphold the city’s great reputation of a fun and outdoorsy town.

An area with so much to offer is the perfect place to call home. Just a 90-minute drive north of Seattle and 20 miles south of the Canadian border, Bellingham is everything one could ever want in a small- to mid-sized municipality. Filled with good-hearted people who are inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds them, Bellingham resonates with a strong and youthful vibrancy. This eco-friendly community appreciates local restaurants supported by local farmers. Also known as the “City of Subdued Excitement,” Bellingham is well maintained by its community and has a vast array of entertainment including: Bellingham’s Farmer’s Market, breath-taking landscape views, astonishing waterfalls, local shops, dining, independent breweries, sightseeing excursions, hiking, boating, whale watching, and much more.

Enjoy all the area has to offer:

• Recreational & Outdoor Activities (Hiking, Biking, Skiing, Snow Boarding, Fishing, Sailing, Kayaking, & Camping)
• Excellent Schools (University, Community College, Technical School, & Outstanding K-12 Educational System)
• Small Town or City Living (Unique Shops, Local Festivals, Farmers Markets, Berry Picking, & Community Events)
• Cultural Activities (Theater, Music, Independent Films, Museums, Art Studios, & Diverse Local Restaurants)

What we can offer:

(Benefits pro-rated for part-time employees)

• MEDICAL, DENTAL, & VISION
  • Stay healthy with free medical, dental, and vision insurance. Premiums for medical, dental and vision benefits are paid 100 percent by Compass Health for all employees working at least 30 hours per week. This is nearly $6,000 of free benefits in your pocket each year! We also have an optional Flexible Spending Account, which helps set aside pre-tax dollars for any additional out-of-pocket medical expenses. (Please note: Employees working between 18 and 29 hours per week are eligible for pro-rated coverage, and employees working less than 18 hours per week are not eligible for insurance benefits.)
• VACATION
  • Where will you go with 3+ weeks of vacation time? Compass Health offers 16 days of paid vacation to all employees during their first year of employment. Employees also accrue additional vacation days with increased tenure, so the longer you work here the more vacation time you earn! Additionally, unused vacation time can even be carried over to the next year.
• SICK TIME
  • Take time to rest and heal with 12 additional sick days. Full-time and part-time employees accrue one day of paid sick leave for each month of employment, meaning you earn 12 sick days on top of 16 vacation days. We also offer employees the option to convert sick leave to vacation time once a year.
• PAID HOLIDAYS
  • Make traditions and enjoy all your family time with 13 paid holidays. Compass Health employees are given 11 paid holidays each year, plus two personal floating holidays that can be used any time. Our paid holidays include: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, and Christmas Day.
• EDUCATION
  • We’ll help you continue to learn and give you time to grow. Compass Health has established an education fund for each regular full-time employee of $300, and provides 5 days of education leave per calendar year. Both the education funds and the leave time can also be carried over for a maximum of one year.
• RETIREMENT
  • Saving for the future has never been this easy. All Compass Health employees can immediately enroll in our 403(b) retirement plan upon hire. After a year of employment, Compass Health automatically provides a base contribution of 3 percent of gross pay into a retirement fund. Additionally, we match up to 2 percent more of an employee’s voluntary deferrals.
• LOAN FORGIVENESS
  • Your expertise is needed, but your student debt might not be. Compass Health offers the opportunity to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), which allows eligible full-time employees to potentially seek forgiveness on a federal loan up to $57,000. The PSLF forgives the remaining balance of qualified Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan, while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
• GREAT WORK CULTURE
  • Experience and make a difference at Compass Health. Compass Health offers a flexible work environment, a focus on work, life balance, employee engagement and recognition programs, opportunities for continuous learning and advancement and much more. We care deeply about the health and well-being of all our employees, which is why we also provide a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in addition to our other health benefits. Through our EAP, employees also have access to high-quality, confidential counseling, and legal services.
  
  

What you will bring with you:

• MA/MS/MSW Degree in a Behavioral Science related field.
• Qualifies as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) as defined by WAC preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Evidence-Based Practices, or interest and ability to learn.
• 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.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License including vehicle and appropriate insurance, if applicable.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals with complex needs and multi-system involvement.
• Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• General computer proficiency, including the ability to utilize electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background check, which may or may not include an additional search by DSHS.

The organization you will be a part of:
Compass Health is the region’s largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings. We have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years, though our commitment to care doesn’t stop with our clients as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement. We maintain a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance, which includes competitive compensation and benefits programs. Please visit our website for more information: www.compasshealth.org.

Compass Health promotes equal treatment and equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual minority status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification

POSITION SUMMARY
Job Title: Clinician II
Program: 205-21280 –Mental Health 2
Location: Bellingham
Hours: Part-Time, 20 hours/week
Wage: $23.12-$39.48/hr DOE

KEYWORDS: Mental Health Counselor, Mental Health Therapist, Therapist, Counselor, Trauma Specialist, LMHC / LMHCA, LMFT / LMFTA, MSW / LICSW / LSWAIC, LMFT / LMFTA Supervision, LMHC / LMHCA Supervision