Job Title: Psychiatrist or Psychiatric ARNP
FLSA:Non-Exempt
Compensation: $90-$100per hour
Supervisor: Director of Medical Support Services
Here at Community House Mental Health Agency, we strive to provide a supportive family atmosphere in Seattle and King County for people with severe and persistent mental illness.Each person who walks through our door has a unique story, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcomed and valued.
CHMHA has a fantastic part-time opening for a Psychiatrist/Psychiatric ARNP.
This role will provide psychiatric services in our agency through the prescribing and monitoring of medications, evaluation of psychiatric status, and consultation to non-medical team member.
This is primarily a clinical position and incumbents will spend the majority of their time seeing patients, with the same productivity standards and same scheduling guidelines as physicians.
At Community House, we value a strong work-life balance and aim to provide the best support for our workers. As a CHMHA employee, you will have access to a range of unique benefits, such as company-paid medical/dental/vision/disability insurance, a 403B retirement plan with employer match, continuing education credit, a personal unlimited ORCA card, and an employee assistance program with financial, mental, and legal assistance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Independently evaluate patients for the purpose of determining a differential, psychiatric diagnosis and biopsychosocial case formulation.Assess patients for psychiatric/psychotropic medication necessity.Prescribe the psychiatric or psychotropic medications, which are within his/her licensing purview.Coordinate with program manager in assigned programs to facilitate integration of medical issues with overall treatment planningScreen patients for concurrent non-psychiatric medical conditions and refer for appropriate care.Order all appropriate laboratory tests to determine a differential diagnosis and assure safe prescription of medications.Assess for medication side effects and treat when appropriate, following guidelines set by accepted professional standards and any other applicable standards of care.Consult with the treatment teams or other agency and non-agency providers on issues related to an individual patient's treatment and overall treatment planning. Liaison with primary care physicians and their staff.Attend and participate in medical staff meetings, as required.Obtain supervision, consultation or guidance by an agency psychiatrist or the medical director in cases as needed.Maintain clinical records in accordance with agency policy.Perform other functions, e.g. teaching, supervision of nursing staff and students, inter- and interagency committee responsibilities, as assigned. These responsibilities may include provision of group staff consultations without the presence of a staff psychiatrist.Understand recovery concepts in behavioral health.Apply recovery concepts, as appropriate to clinical work at CHMHA.Other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS
Active WA State MD or ARNP licenseCurrent First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hireExperience working with people with severe and persistent mental illnessMust hold a valid drivers license for 1 year with clean driving record in order to use agency vehicles.Have legible handwritingAbility to do simple mathematicsBasic computer skillsAbility to read and comprehend agency/member charts Read LessJob Title: AOT Case Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Compensation: $30.00-$36.47 per hour
Supervisor: Outpatient Clinical Supervisor
Here at Community House Mental Health Agency, we strive to provide a supportive family atmosphere in Seattle and King County for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Each person who walks through our door has a unique story, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcomed and valued.
This position will be within our Assisted Outpatient Treatment program which is a court ordered behavioral health treatment for individuals who cannot successfully engage in voluntary outpatient behavioral health services due to their behavioral health symptoms and have recently been in crisis resulting in hospitalizations and incarcerations. You will be providing intensive outreach-based wraparound services in addition to a therapeutic court model to assist clients in gaining the care and resources they need to be successful. This program will be part of the larger outpatient case management team. This is a new and exciting program which you will be on the ground floor of assisting in its development.
Our Outpatient team has a fantastic opportunity for an AOT Case Manager.
As a Clinical Case Manager, you will work as part of a team to provide outpatient mental health services and community support. You will be responsible for writing treatment plans and reviews in a collaborative format and work with clients to identify goals and methods for success. Our Case Managers work with
a case load of adults with severe and persistent mental illness providing treatment based on client need that includes identifying and using community resources, liaison with other member treatment providers, referral to other appropriate community programs, and life skills training.
At Community House, we value a strong work-life balance and aim to provide the best support for our workers. As a CHMHA employee, you will have access to a range of unique benefits, such as company-paid medical/dental/vision/disability insurance, a 403B retirement plan with employer match, continuing education credit, a personal unlimited ORCA card, and an employee assistance program with financial, mental, and legal assistance.
SCHEDULE
The shift for this schedule would be Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Advocate for member needs which include but are not limited to medical appointments, welfare & vocational programs, and legal systemsProvide comprehensive therapeutic community support to an assigned caseload.Provide individual treatment sessions when appropriate to member needs and per prescribed treatment planningOutreach to member homes to assess living situation, stability, and provide treatment interventions when necessaryFacilitate assigned group therapy sessions and specialized member events i.e. field trip, Christmas party, etcAssist in discharge planning and written summaries of treatment as needed for member referral and releases of informationEvaluate treatment effectiveness with agency medical/clinical team for voluntary and involuntary clients including revision of all treatment documentation as required by the WAC and per supervision directionWrites and keeps progress notes per agency guidelinesAttend scheduled meetings and conferences, including at least two hours per week (per FTE) with Clinical Director and/or PsychiatristProvide immediate crisis intervention and resolution as neededVisually supervise medication distribution as necessaryMaintain member and staff confidentiality at all timesOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in social science or other related fieldMinimum 6 months of clinical experience working with severe mental health and/or SUD individualsCurrent AAC registration and ability to apply for one within 30 days of hireCurrent CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hireHave legible handwritingAbility to do simple mathematicsAbility to read and comprehend agency/member chartsMust hold a valid WA State drivers license for 1 year with clean driving record to use agency vehicles.Prior experience with mental health populationAbility to perform duties outlined above within reasonable accommodationACKNOWLEGEMENT STATEMENT:
By submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read this job description and understand what is expected of me in this position.
Read LessJob Title:LINC Case Manager
FLSA:Non-exempt
Compensation:$30.00 - $36.47 per hour
Supervisor:LINC Supervisor
To apply, please download and complete the application here.
Here at Community House Mental Health Agency, we strive to provide a supportive family atmosphere in Seattle and King County for people with severe and persistent mental illness.Each person who walks through our door has a unique story, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcomed and valued.
Within our Diversion Services is the Legal Intervention and Network of Care, better known as our LINC team.
The Legal Intervention and Network of Care (LINC) Program is a prosecutorial diversion program that provides behavioral health treatment in lieu of prosecution for individuals with mental health and substance use conditions, who have been booked into jail for misdemeanors and low-level felonies and have a history of legal competency being raised. LINC serves adults with behavioral health conditions who have been referred by prosecutors who are willing to dismiss or not file charges if individuals agree to work with LINC. The program is short-term and is designed to connect individuals to long term mental health and/or substance use treatment and social services resources.
Community House has a fantastic opportunity for a LINC Case Manager.
Our LINC Case Manager will work as part of the LINC team to provide outpatient behavioral services and community support to their clients. This position is responsible for providing treatment and care coordination based on client needs and the treatment plan, progress notes, and collaborative reviews for the assigned caseload, as well as support to all clients served as part of the care team.
At Community House, we value a strong work-life balance and aim to provide the best support for our workers. As a CHMHA employee, you will have access to a range of unique benefits, such as company-paid medical/dental/vision/disability insurance, a 403B retirement plan with employer match, continuing education credit, a personal unlimited ORCA card, and an employee assistance program with financial, mental, and legal assistance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as Primary Case Manager for assigned caseload, including advocating for and coordinating client needs and services; ensuring Service Plans, Crisis Plans, and other documentation are completed on time and kept up-to-date, as applicable; and providing consistent contacts, skills training, and care coordination to work towards goals of the client, program, and contractCoordinate with relevant internal and external departments to coordinate client referrals, ensure timely intake into program, and develop individualized plansCollaborate with care team to ensure all clients access needed treatment, support, case management, and appointments, including transportation to external providersOutreach to client in their homes or where they are staying in the community to assess living situation and stability, and provide treatment interventions when necessaryEnsure all interactions represent the five principles of trauma-informed care, including safety, choice, trustworthiness, collaboration, and empowermentCoordinate access to medications for all clients through trained staff ensuring the seven rights of medication use are followed: right person, right medication, right time, right dose, right route, right reason (including refusal), and right documentation according to agency provided medication trainingComplete daily documentation in electronic medical record on client interactions for billable and non-billable activity, medications dispensed where applicable and assigned, and other required documentation, ensuring an interaction and subsequent documentation are completed for all assigned caseload at least twice monthlyProviding appropriate levels of treatment, skills training, and assistance are provided to clients in managing mental health symptoms and developing skills and insight to manage symptomsPartnering as a team to deliver current programming and fill vacant position dutiesWorking collaboratively with larger outpatient team of providers to support client in actively working towards treatment goalsCoordinating care, such as scheduling, attending, and/or arranging transportation for appointments and other case management needsMaintaining and documenting in client charts and program trackers following agency, county, state, and federal guidelines.Providing and receiving input as part of clients care team on service plan and progress, and collaborating with other providers such as primary care provider, housing staff for entering/maintaining/exiting housing, etc.Facilitating regular group and individual activities, encounters, and specialized client events, such as outings and holiday gatheringsProviding After Hours crisis intervention with enrolled clients, when assigned:Answering all incoming calls and making contact within 2 hours of first callProvide crisis response for clients referred by Crisis ConnectionsComplete assessments, such as mental status, safety, danger to self and others, etc, as appropriate for the situationCoordinate with other professionals, including care team, emergency room, social workers, police, family, etc. to determine least restrictive resolutionProvide all clinical information regarding the crisis to treatment team by 9am on the next working day and complete documentation per required timelinesAlways maintain client and staff confidentialityAssist in staffing the drop-in/resource centerPerforming other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in social science or other related field, may consider candidates who have 2+ years of relevant experience serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness and/or in diversion services in lieu of degree. For FHARPS program, credentialing as a Certified Peer Counselor is acceptable and preferred.Apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor credential with Washington Department of Health within 30 days of hire, if not otherwise licensed, and obtain and maintain registration and/or licensure. For FHARPS program, credentialing as a Certified Peer Counselor is acceptable and preferred.Successfully pass criminal background check before hire dateObtain/maintain valid First Aid/CPR card or certificate within 30 days of hireHold a valid license for 1 year with clean driving record to use agency vehiclesHave legible handwriting and ability to do simple mathematicsAble to navigate and comprehend charts in electronic medical recordAble to work independently and within a teamAble to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Able to exchange accurate information in these situations.Able to perform duties outlined above within reasonable accommodationACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
I have read this job description and understand what is expected of me in this position. Any requests for reasonable accommodations should be reviewed with my supervisor and HR.
Read LessJob Title: FHARPS Certified Peer Counselor
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Compensation: $30.00 - $36.47 per hour
Supervisor: Program Supervisor
To apply, please download and complete the applicationhere.
Here at Community House Mental Health Agency, we strive to provide a supportive family atmosphere in Seattle and King County for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Each person who walks through our door has a unique story, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcomed and valued.
Within our Diversion Services program is theForensic Housing and Recovery through Peer Services, better known as ourFHARPSteam. FHARPS is a forensic housing program that complements our other (3) Diversion Programs OCRP, FPATH & LINC. They will work to house people involved in the legal system with the goal of reducing recidivism of people cycling in and out of incarceration, working especially with Trueblood class members. FHARPS works closely with Forensic Navigators who are officers of the King County Court system.
Our Diversion Services here at CHMHA has a fantastic opening for an FHARPS Certified Peer Counselor.
Our Certified Peer Counselor will serve as an advocate and provide peer support services to individuals in our community who have been deemed not competent to stand trial. This program works closely with the Health Care Authority as well as DSHS Forensic Navigators in regaining control over their own lives and over their own recovery process. The Certified Peer Counselor will model competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills.
At Community House, we value a strong work-life balance and aim to provide the best support for our workers. As a CHMHA employee, you will have access to a range of unique benefits, such as company-paid medical/dental/vision/disability insurance, a 403B retirement plan with employer match, continuing education credit, a personal unlimited ORCA card, and an employee assistance program with financial, mental, and legal assistance.
SCHEDULE
Tuesday Saturday, 9:00am 4:00pm (Full-Time, 35 hours per week)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in articulating enrolled individuals personal goals and identifying problems and barriers for recovery when requestedAssist in determining objectives needed to reach recovery goalsUnderstanding and utilizing specific interventions necessary to assist in recovery goalsTeach enrolled individual how to identify and combat issues such as negative self-talk and fearsAssist in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groupsProvide housing assistance and support to enrolled individual when requestedModel effective coping techniques and self-help strategiesUtilize and teach problem solving techniques with enrolled individual and groupsUtilize personal recovery experience to role model the value of recoveryDevelop and share recovery-oriented material with other CPCs at continuing education assembliesReview daily log and documents after each shift and communicate other staff members of any emergency situationsChart relevant daily interaction with clients within the peer support day program and/or support groups which provide support and assess their progressAttend all relevant seminars, meetings, and trainingsAssist in staffing the drop-in/resource centerOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS
Current First Aid/CPR certificationACKNOWLEGEMENT STATEMENT:
By submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read this job description and understand what is expected of me in this position.
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