Mental Health Counselor - Island County

<strong>Compass Health is the region&rsquo;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.</strong>

Oak Harbor, WA 98277, USA

Compass Health

<strong>Compass Health is Northwest Washington&rsquo;s behavioral healthcare leader. We are a community-based healthcare agency, integrating behavioral health and medical care services to support clients and communities when and where they need us.</strong><br /><br /><strong>From comprehensive mental health treatment to crisis prevention and intervention, supportive housing, children&rsquo;s services, community education and much more, our non-profit organization serves people of all ages throughout Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties.</strong> https://www.compasshealth.org/

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Part Time

$32.78–$48.65/hr. DOE

Overview: <p>Compass Health is currently seeking a&nbsp;<strong>Mental Health Counselor / Clinician II</strong>&nbsp;to join our&nbsp;<strong>Child &amp; Family program in Island County</strong>. This position provides behavioral health counseling and clinically indicated case management services to children, youth, and their families, helping them build coping skills, foster resilience, and promote recovery.</p> <p>This role involves working both in the&nbsp;<strong>clinic</strong>&nbsp;and in&nbsp;<strong>local schools</strong>, supporting children and families where and when they need us most.<br /><br /></p> <h4><strong>About the Oak Harbor Child &amp; Family Program</strong></h4> <p>Our team offers a broad array of services to families dealing with emotional or behavioral challenges, including individual, family, and group therapy. We employ&nbsp;<strong>evidence-based practices</strong>&nbsp;to help children and youth learn coping strategies, manage emotions, and overcome obstacles such as trauma, anxiety, and depression.</p> <p>We collaborate closely with schools, juvenile justice systems, and child welfare agencies to ensure a&nbsp;<strong>whole-community approach</strong>&nbsp;to care.<br /><br /><br /></p> <h4><strong>What We Offer&nbsp;<em>(pro-rated for part-time)<br /><br /></em></strong></h4> <ul> <li><strong>Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST</strong>&nbsp;to full-time employees</li> <li><strong>16 days of paid vacation</strong>&nbsp;in the first year</li> <li><strong>12 sick days</strong>, including a&nbsp;<strong>wellness day</strong></li> <li><strong>13 paid holidays</strong>&nbsp;(11 traditional + 2 personal choice)</li> <li><strong>$500 in professional funds</strong>&nbsp;annually</li> <li>Up to&nbsp;<strong>5 days of paid education leave</strong></li> <li><strong>403(b) retirement plan</strong>&nbsp;with up to&nbsp;<strong>2% company match</strong>&nbsp;after one year</li> <li><em>And much more!</em></li> </ul> <p>That&rsquo;s over&nbsp;<strong>45 paid days off in your first year!</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></h4>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provide individual and family behavioral health counseling using&nbsp;<strong>evidence-based interventions</strong>.</li> <li>Work closely with local schools, attending meetings, and supporting educational stability through behavioral modification strategies and plan reviews (IEPs, 504s, IBSPs).</li> <li>Develop individualized treatment plans in partnership with clients and families.</li> <li>Routinely assess for risk issues and develop appropriate safety planning.</li> <li>Coordinate services with psychiatric care, community agencies, and other systems of care.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li><strong>MA/MS/MSW</strong>&nbsp;in Behavioral Science-related field.</li> <li><strong>Mental Health Professional (MHP)</strong>&nbsp;qualification preferred (per WAC definition).</li> <li>Meets educational requirements for&nbsp;<strong>Child Mental Health Specialist</strong>&nbsp;designation (preferred).</li> <li>Familiarity with&nbsp;<strong>Evidence-Based Practices</strong>, or willingness to learn.</li> <li>Agency Affiliated Counselor registration (if not currently licensed) required upon hire.</li> <li>Ability to pass pre-employment background check.</li> </ul>