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Mental Health Outpatient Counselor

Palouse River CounselingHealthcare & Nursing
Salary
$39.4–$51/hr
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United States
Work type
Hybrid
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Mental Health Outpatient Counselor

  • IN-PERSON REQUIRED!!!
  • Full WA State License REQUIRED!!! (LMHC, LICSW, LMFT)

About Us

Join a multidisciplinary behavioral health team that has served the Palouse region for more than 50 years. At Palouse River Counseling, counselors gain meaningful, experience in community mental health, working alongside psychologists, counselors, social workers, psychiatrists, and nursing staff in a supportive and collaborative environment. PRC offers a dynamic environment where counselors can gain hands-on experience working with a range of clinical issues and diverse populations. Whether new to the field or a long-time professional, all our counselors learn amongst emerging and seasoned clinicians and receive individualized mentoring and supervision that promotes their clinical skills, theoretical orientation, professionalism, and ethics.
Placement decisions are based on agency need, but we also strive to honor individual preferences related to age group and clinical focus (e.g., individual counseling, group work, crisis intervention). Our youth and adult teams serve clients across the lifespan—from young children (ages 3–6) to older adults. While many staff work primarily with one population, others work with both youth and adult clients.
Staff members at PRC also have opportunities—often based on interest—to facilitate DBT groups, participate in on-call crisis work, become Designated Crisis Responders, pursue EMDR training, and more. While not all pathways are fully available depending on experience/license level, being part of a team with diverse training and specializations offers valuable exposure for those exploring different areas of mental health practice.
At PRC, we believe in nurturing each individual’s strengths and areas of interest while also supporting growth in skills that may be new, challenging, or less familiar. Our goal is to help our counselors deepen the skills they already enjoy using while developing confidence and competence across a range of clinical experiences.

Job Description

Summary/objective

The Mental Health Outpatient Counselors evaluate, assess, plan, and deliver individual counseling (possible group counseling/intakes) to mental health out-patient clients. Complete clinical record keeping/documentation in a satisfactory and timely manner.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  • Provide individual counseling, using evidence-based interventions, demonstrating empathy and active listening to identify and prioritize client needs
  • Provide group counseling services and/or do intakes (both as needed)
  • Develop rapport, build trust and maintain an effective working relationship with clients, demonstrating professionalism and upholding appropriate boundaries
  • Challenge clients constructively while respecting individual autonomy to define and achieve measurable treatment goals, with progress regularly assessed and documented
  • Satisfactory and timely clinical documentation in compliance with Washington State guidelines and PRC policies
  • Create comprehensive treatment plans and safety plans, and update as needed
  • Adhere to WA State and PRC emergency/crisis protocols to ensure client safety
  • Comply with all PRC procedures in regard to appointments, scheduling and caseload management, including timeliness to appointments, proactive scheduling, timely discharges, and direct service hour requirements
  • Communicate effectively and respond to clients and parents/guardians in a timely, clear, professional, and appropriate manner
  • Communicate effectively, timely, and professionally with internal team members and other agency departments
  • Actively participate in clinical supervision and collaborate during case reviews, consistently providing and receiving constructive feedback in a professional manner, effectively applying feedback to refine clinical practice and meet objectives
  • Collaborate and coordinate effectively with external allied service agencies, medical providers, and other relevant persons to support client treatment and well-being
  • Attend required agency meetings and training as scheduled and requested
  • Protect the confidentiality of clients and staff at all times
  • Conduct self ethically and professionally at all times
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor or the Executive Director

Competencies

  • Adequate computer skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills

· Thorough understanding of human behavior, various behavioral and affective disorders, and the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of these disorders

· Ability to identify and de-escalate crisis situations

  • Thorough understanding of applicable ethical codes and standards
  • Compassionate and empathetic with a strong ability to develop good rapport and establish and build trust with clients
  • Excellent time management skills with ability to efficiently balance direct service with other administrative tasks

Work environment

This job is compatible with in-office and remote work. Remote work must be approved by the supervisor.

Physical demands

Prolonged periods sitting, listening, and observing or working on a computer.

Required education and experience

  • Master’s degree in behavioral health
  • Washington State Licensure for counselors, social workers, or the ability to acquire said license within 6 months of hiring

Preferred education and experience

  • Familiarity with CBT and DBT
  • Designated Crisis Responder

Work authorization requirements

· Employee must be authorized to work in the United States.

· Employee must pass a satisfactory criminal background check

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