Mental Health Counselor Clinician I Full Time

<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>

Mount Vernon, WA 98273, 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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Full Time

$28.13 USD to $42.45 USD

Overview: <h4><strong>Join Compass Health &ndash; Compassion in Action</strong></h4> <p>Compass Health is seeking a&nbsp;<strong>Mental Health Counselor - Clinician I</strong>&nbsp;to join our&nbsp;<strong>PACT North team</strong>, providing intensive, team-based behavioral health services to adults living with severe and persistent mental health conditions.</p> <p>PACT is a highly collaborative, community-based model designed to serve individuals with complex needs who have not benefited from traditional outpatient services. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through&nbsp;<strong>consistent outreach, relationship-building, and whole-person care</strong>.</p> <br /> <h4><strong>What We Offer</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for full-time staff</li> <li>16 days of paid vacation the first year</li> <li>12 sick days with great wellness day</li> <li>13 paid holidays &ndash; 11 regular and 2 that you choose</li> <li>Professional development opportunities and training</li> <li>Professional funds and paid education leave</li> <li>403(b) retirement plan with employer match after one year</li> <li>Mileage reimbursement for community-based work</li> <li>Supportive team environment with ongoing supervision</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provide&nbsp;<strong>recovery-oriented behavioral health services</strong>, including counseling, case management, and care coordination.</li> <li>Partner with clients to develop&nbsp;<strong>individualized, strength-based treatment plans</strong>&nbsp;that promote recovery and independence.</li> <li>Deliver services primarily through&nbsp;<strong>community-based outreach</strong>&nbsp;(homes, hospitals, shelters, jails, and other community settings).</li> <li>Work as part of a&nbsp;<strong>multidisciplinary PACT team</strong>, providing coordinated, team-based care.</li> <li>Deliver services in alignment with&nbsp;<strong>PACT fidelity standards</strong>, including frequent client contact and high levels of outreach.</li> <li>Conduct&nbsp;<strong>ongoing assessments</strong>, including risk evaluations and safety planning.</li> <li>Support clients in accessing resources, building natural supports, and navigating multiple systems of care.</li> <li>Coordinate care with&nbsp;<strong>psychiatric providers, medical providers, emergency services, and community agencies</strong>.</li> <li>Facilitate&nbsp;<strong>group services and psychoeducation</strong>&nbsp;as needed.</li> <li>Maintain&nbsp;<strong>accurate and timely documentation</strong>&nbsp;in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.</li> <li>Participate in&nbsp;<strong>team meetings, supervision, and required trainings</strong>.</li> </ul> <br /> <h4><strong>Schedule &amp; Program Expectations</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Provide&nbsp;<strong>daily outreach services</strong>&nbsp;in the community.</li> <li>Participate in a&nbsp;<strong>24/7 on-call rotation</strong>, including crisis response.</li> <li>Work&nbsp;<strong>evenings, weekends, and holidays</strong>&nbsp;as assigned.</li> <li>Deliver services to a high-acuity population with&nbsp;<strong>complex, multi-system involvement.</strong></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Requirements: <br /> <ul> <li><strong>BA/BS/BSW degree</strong>&nbsp;in a Behavioral Science-related field.</li> <li>Knowledge of&nbsp;<strong>Evidence-Based Practices</strong>&nbsp;or willingness to learn.</li> <li>Must complete&nbsp;<strong>Agency Affiliated Counselor</strong>&nbsp;registration if not already credentialed.</li> <li>Valid&nbsp;<strong>Washington State Driver&rsquo;s License</strong>, insurance, and reliable transportation.</li> <li>Must be&nbsp;<strong>21+ years of age.</strong></li> <li>Ability to pass a<strong>&nbsp;background check</strong>&nbsp;(including DSHS screening).</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4><strong>Preferred Skills &amp; Experience</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Experience working with individuals with&nbsp;<strong>severe and persistent mental illness.</strong></li> <li>Ability to thrive in a&nbsp;<strong>fast-paced, team-based, and community-oriented environment.</strong></li> <li>Strong&nbsp;<strong>communication, organization, and documentation skills.</strong></li> <li>Ability to maintain a&nbsp;<strong>solution-focused, flexible approach</strong>&nbsp;when addressing complex challenges.</li> <li>Experience working across&nbsp;<strong>multiple systems (behavioral health, medical, legal, social services).</strong></li> </ul> <br /> <h4><strong>Why Compass Health?</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Compass Health is one of Western Washington&rsquo;s largest private, non-profit behavioral health organizations, serving&nbsp;<strong>Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom</strong>&nbsp;counties for over&nbsp;<strong>110 years</strong>.</li> <li>We&rsquo;re committed not just to high-quality care&mdash;but also to our people. Our culture emphasizes&nbsp;<strong>growth, teamwork, balance, and purpose.</strong>&nbsp;Join us in making a difference.</li> <li>Visit us at Compassh.org</li> <li><strong>Compass Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong>&nbsp;We welcome individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.</li> </ul>