Mental Health Clinician

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope

WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:
As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees—because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind

A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Maintain compliance with all relevant program/department requirements, including and not limited to adhering to all record-keeping and reporting requirements.
• Model and encourage direct, professional communication among staff members and facilitate development of a positive staff support network.
• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served.
• Submit all necessary and required paperwork for referral, collaboration and/or communication with funders, community partners and internal department collaboration
• Recruit, train, mentor, coach and support growth of staff; effectively manage individual and team performance
• Clearly, concisely, and respectfully set and communicate expectations for staff in alignment with program objectives and required outcomes, establish appropriate deadlines and performance metrics, assign tasks and motivate staff to achieve goals, monitor progress and adjust strategy as needed
• Perform administrative management tasks including and not limited to scheduling, and expense management, reporting, and ensuring compliance with LCSNW and applicable external agency/partner requirements
• Abide and encourage staff to follow humanitarian principles and accountability to the communities we serve
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT:

• Two (2) years of related experience in a Mental Health field (Counseling, Social Work, Family Therapy, Psychology etc)
• Master’s in Mental Health field
• Agency Affiliated Counselor in the state of Washington, cleared through local, state and or federal agencies to work with vulnerable populations is required upon start. MHP designation requires either registration as a licensed or an associate licensed mental health provider i.e. (LICSWA, LICSW, LMHCA, LMHC, LMFTA or LMT, Psychologist) or 2 years of experience as a mental health professional working under the supervision of a Mental Health Professional
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Intermediate mastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Successfully completes tasks in a moderately noisy environment
• Interacts with others and performs tasks in-person and through the use of technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and moderate periods of increased physical activity including and not limited to (most common physical activities for the job)
• Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 10 pounds
• May work in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, client home/community settings, outdoor settings in varying weather conditions, school-based settings and faith-based settings such as churches
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program

Thank you! We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we’re unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.