The Associate Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for providing individual therapy, family therapy and group therapy to Mission Behavioral Health Department (BHD) clients and their child(ren) when applicable to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes that will assist in their recovery. In addition, this position will maintain confidentiality of clients (and their child/children as applicable) information and records related to their treatment and will guide clients (and their child/children as applicable) in developing healthy coping skills to better deal with stressors in their lives.

An Associate Behavioral Health Counselor has completed a master’s program, already obtained an Associate level license through the Washington State Department of Health (DOH and are ready to gain or continue gaining clinically supervised hours in accordance with their licensure track as determined by the DOH), and will eventually study and prepare to take the LMHC or similar exam.

Scheduled: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM

Target starting pay: $34.54 per hour

How you will serve 

·       Help maintain a positive, pleasant, and Christian atmosphere while participating in its Provide individual, family and group therapy for Mission Behavioral Health Department (BHD) clients and child(ren) if applicable.

·       Facilitate specific groups based on skills, training, need, and interest.

·       Maintain clinical documentation and complete other administrative tasks required for competent care and daily business requirements.

·       Work closely with the Behavioral Health Manager (BHM) to complete all required clinical hours and supervision required by DOH.

·       Work with your assigned clients/families and their care team, including case management, to ensure effective communication with client’s support systems and treatment team.

·       Attend individual and group supervision meetings as scheduled.

·       Attend wrap, focus, staff, and other meetings assigned and scheduled.

·       Participate in the Grace-based philosophy of ministry and the self-evaluation process.

·       Attend and participate in all required Mission, Division, and Department meetings and training courses.

·       Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

·       Assist with other administrative tasks as needed.

·       Participate in organizational meetings, training, and initiatives as required.

·       Perform other duties assigned to support the Mission’s success.

How you qualify 

·       Master’s degree in psychology, Counseling, or a related field required.

·       Associate License through DOH which allows you to gain clinically supervised hours, supervised by a licensed mental health professional at the Mission.

·       Be and remain in good standing to study and prepare for the LMHC, LICSW, LMFT or a related exam.

·       Experience in social service organizations is highly preferred.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

How we support each other

·       Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Him.

·       Faithfully upholds The Mission and your team in prayer.

·       Participates in team devotions as schedule permits.

·       Demonstrates behavior aligned with the Mission’s Statement of Faith, Standard of Conduct, policies, and expectations.

·       Effectively represents Jesus Christ to a diverse audience, including our Mission teams, our volunteers, guests and homeless neighbors.

Benefits

All regular full-time employees, you are eligible to participate in our generous benefits package:

·       Medical / Dental / Vision

·       Basic Life Plan – 100% company paid

·       Voluntary Products including Life, AD&D, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness insurance

·       EAP and 24/7 Virtual Mental Health – 100% company paid

·       4 weeks of paid vacation (accrued)

·       Accrued paid sick time

·       10 paid holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

·       Personal Day and Birthday holiday

·       Retirement benefits w/ company match

·       Continuing Education Reimbursement Program

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time in a temperature-controlled environment. Occasionally you will stand, balance, twist, stoop, kneel and reach with hands/arms. Occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds and walks, use stairways to climb multiple floors within the company. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Statement of Faith

1.      We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16-17, 2 Pet. 1:20-21)

2.      We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Deut. 6:1, Matt. 28:19, Rom. 8:14-17, Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Tim. 2:5, 1 Pet. 1:2

3.      We believe in the deity and humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ:

o   His virgin birth (Luke 1:35, John 1:1-2, John 1:14)

o   His sinless life (Phil. 2:5-11)

o   His miracles (Matt. 4:23)

o   His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, the forgiveness of sins (Rom. 3:23-25, 2 Cor. 5:21, 1 John 2:1-2)

o   His bodily resurrection from the dead (Rom. 8:34, 1 Cor. 15:3-5)

o   His ascension into heaven, now seated at the right hand of the Father (Acts 1:9-11, Heb. 1:3, Heb. 9:24)

o   His future return in power and glory (1 Thess. 4:16-18)

4.      We believe that salvation of the lost is possible through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ by faith apart from works, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit. (Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-9, John 1:12, John 3:36, 2 Cor. 5:17, Titus 3:5, John 14:17)

5.      We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whom Christ indwells each believer enabling them to live a godly life of obedience as they reach for maturity. (John 14:17, Acts 1:8, John 16:13, John 14:26, 2 Cor. 1:21-22, Gal. 5:22-23)

6.      We believe in the bodily resurrection of the saved and their eternal life with God. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the unsaved and their eternal separation from God. (1 Cor. 15:20-28, Matt. 25:45-46, Rev. 20:11-15)

7.      We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ. (Eph. 2:13-14, Eph. 4:1-6, John 17:20-23, Phil. 2:1-4)

Mission Statement

To bring the love of Jesus and hope for a new life to our homeless neighbors.

Vision Statement

To see every homeless neighbor - beloved, redeemed, restored.

Values Statement

To be Gospel centered, united together, living faithfulness and pursing excellence

Pre-Employment

This position is subject to pre-employment, criminal background check and must be able to pass a 4-panel drug screen.