Therapist - School Based

***Now offering up to $7,500 hiring bonus for full-time new hires!*** **Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?** Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. **What are we looking for in a Therapist?** School-based Therapists work within their assigned primary or secondary schools to provide evaluations, brief treatment, and other interventions for students. Using evidence-based practices, School-based Therapists help students develop the skills needed to manage their mental health concerns more effectively. School-based therapists will coordinate with teachers, parents & families, school administration, and other service providers to ensure that each student is receiving the interventions and treatment they need. Depending on student volume and the number of schools supported, the Therapist may also spend time in the local outpatient clinic providing treatment and assessments for outpatient clients. Prior experience working with children and adolescents is required for this role. This position is based in our Ellensburg office and will support elementary, middle, and high school students in the Easton School District, Kittitas School District, and Thorp School District, in addition to maintaining an outpatient caseload of youth and adult clients. School-based Therapists work year-round and generally have a regular Monday-Friday 8am-5pm work schedule (some flexibility). Regular travel between the assigned schools and the local Comprehensive Healthcare office is expected. **School Based Therapist duties may include:** - completing mental health assessments on each referred student - providing individual & family therapy and facilitating behavioral health groups - collaborating with each student to create an individualized treatment plan - assessing students for safety and risk to self or others and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated - coordinating with teachers, guidance counselors, families, school administrators, and community service providers for case management and maintaining continuity of care - supporting a caseload of clients at the local outpatient clinic - thorough and timely completion of required clinical documentation **Qualifications:** - Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field - Prior experience working with youth and adolescents in a professional setting - Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor or have current independent or associate-level licensure - Valid driver's license, vehicle liability insurance, and at least two years of driving experience - In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening. **What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You** **Training and Development** - A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion - Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs - Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable **Innovative Program & Services** - A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment - Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment - Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement - Established partnersh…