Behavioral Health Clinician III Department: Treatment Services Location: Tacoma, WA Job ID: 942932 Pioneer Human Services (PHS) is a social enterprise that provides individuals with criminal histories the opportunity to lead healthy, productive lives. You may learn more about our organization, mission, and vision here: About Us. The Behavioral Health Clinician III is responsible to provide quality counseling, case management and community support services to clients with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders at Pioneer Human Services (PHS) using evidence-based and promising practices, effectively meeting the need of PHS's clientele; and documenting treatment and case management service provision in a timely and effective manner. Hours: Monday through Thursdays, 8:30am to 7:00pm PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Behavioral Health Service Delivery * Provides evidence-based and /or promising mental health and/or substance use disorder services and psychosocial interventions through counseling, problem-solving and case management services in accordance with department policy based upon identified treatment needs specified in the client?s Individual Service Plan. * Diagnoses substance use disorder and/or mental health conditions in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (e.g. DSM-5) and ASAM requirements. * Complies with documentation and filing requirements according to WAC, agency and funder policies. Maintains complete and accurate documentation of all activities (including, but not limited to: case files and records, progress notes, case plans, reports, case summaries and billing information) on a professional, self-directed basis. * Develops and maintains working knowledge of community resources. Interacts and builds collaborative relationships with community partners, as needed, in support of treatment. * Integrates knowledge by thinking through and implementing the most professional, therapeutic reaction or intervention in any given client care situation. * Promotes and models teamwork and collaboration with coworkers. * Engages in clear, consistent, and professional communication with all residents, program staff, service providers and community members. Quality Assurance * Maintains quality of care consistent with or exceeding standards set by State of Washington regulations and any other accrediting and/or contracting bodies with whom Pioneer Human Services does business. * Adheres to professional and ethical standards for Mental Health professional organizations and/or Chemical Dependency Professionals. Provides professionally written documentation and correspondence. Training and Supervision * Participates in Clinical supervision in accordance with WAC/RCW requirements. * May provide clinical supervision to CDPT's in accordance with WAC 246-811-049. * Participates in agency supervision. * Obtains other training required by WAC and in accordance with an annual training plan. * Participates in staff meetings. * Attends other meetings as directed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: * Duties require the use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g., desk, filing cabinet, computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, etc.) Ability to use MSWord, Excel Outlook, and/or PowerPoint. * Daily contact with clients, including some contact with those who may be angry, depressed distraught, or frustrated. * Likely to work with clients who have both chemical dependency and mental health disorders. Likely to work with individuals who have criminal histories and/or identified criminogenic risk factors. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience) EDUCATION: * Master?s Degree in Mental Health or Human Service filed with curriculum specifically related to counseling and psychology. CERTIFICATION: Two or more of the certifications listed below dependent upon the contractual requirements: * MHC Assoc. * MFT Assoc. * LASW Assoc. * LICSW Assoc. * CDP certification meeting WAC 246-811-049 requirements to be an approved supervisor for CDPT's * CDPT Must be able to pass and maintain security clearances as required by employment setting Preferred And a minimum of 1 year experience post certification/licensure PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Some travel is required, and is typically local or regional, to meet with clients, conduct business, or attend or provide training. Therefore, the incumbent is expected to independently travel to off-site meetings as needed. Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance if operating a personal or company vehicle on PHS business and meet the requirements of a company approved driver. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in an office environment, residential or inpatient setting, or jail setting depending upon assignment. Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in these various environments. Conditions of Employment: The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. Pioneer Human Services is a drug-free employer. In addition to pre-employment drug screening, Pioneer reserves the right to conduct random sample alcohol or drug testing of all employees. Please note that our drug-free policy includes marijuana and there are no exceptions for those with medical marijuana prescriptions. BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES * Full medical, education assistance, a 403(b) retirement plan, and paid time off (10 paid holidays per year, plus sick and vacation pay). * Pioneer contributes 4.5% of employees' annual salaries into retirement plans. An additional 3.5% match is offered to those who contribute 6% of their own salary. * Employee Recognition Program (PERC Rewards). Rewards include gift cards, additional time off, weekend getaways and other items. * Other benefits include participation in the Life Assistance Program and public transportation reimbursement of $25 per month. EEO Pioneer Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.