MHP Clinician GTP

The reasons to work at Sunrise Geriatric Transitions Program (GTP) are as unique as the people who do. Join us for the professional challenges you seek. In the settings you prefer. With schedules that fit your life.

Use your mental health clinical skills to get into the upcoming field of geriatrics. Have a career that encourages you to think outside the box to meet the needs of clients. Work in a multidisciplinary team with little turn over, supportive, fun loving team members. Attend collaborative quarterly retreats focused on team building and work place solutions. Reach out and work with clients in the community, no hospital setting, no on call or weekend schedule.

The goal of GTP is to reduce the length of inpatient stay, stabilize housing, and prevent individuals from being discharged from facilities or losing their residence and from being admitted to the hospital and/or presenting to the emergency departments due to their mental illness.

General Responsibilities: Provide services to Adult Outpatient Treatment clients. Receive clinical supervision from Clinical Director. Provide consultation to case management staff. Coordinate client treatment with client’s prescriber and others involved in client’s care and needs.

Essential Functions: (Tasks, Responsibilities, and Competencies. May not include all duties of this job)

Work as a member of a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team, which typically includes prescriber, clinical social workers, mental health case managers, peer counselors, mental health nurses, and consulting psychiatrists.Provide services and treatment in accordance with the evidence-based practice recovery model, and document the same.In coordination with community agencies and professionals, provide mental health services including: direct clinical services such as intake, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention; consultation/liaison with government and community agencies, schools, hospitals, and other programs; community education, development, coordination and prevention/intervention programs; and program development and evaluation.Provide clinical assessment and treatment to clients as specified in each client’s individual treatment plan. Services may include, but are not limited to: evidence-based practices, treatment planning, individual and/or group therapy including DBT and cognitive/behavioral, and crisis planning and stabilization.Provide crisis intervention and consultation by phone as needed.Coordinate services with community agencies such as DSHS, DDD, courts, etc.Submit timely written evaluations and reports as necessary on behalf of clients.Consult clinical staff and medication management services.Comply with involuntary treatment admission (ITA) requirements and/or coordinate least restrictive order (LRO) services. Notify CDMHPs, write affidavits, and serve as a witness in court when involuntary treatment is indicated. Continue to testify on client’s behalf for the duration that Involuntary Treatment is indicated (at the end of 72 hours, 14 days, 90 days, etc.).Deliver services as stated. Seek continuance when indicated. Complete all required documentation in a timely and thorough manner consistent with approved practices, policies and procedures.Maintain all on-going licensing and certification requirements for this position and supply Sunrise proof of the same.Utilize solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapy and group process, provide this treatment, and share this knowledge with other staff.Maintain consumer records in keeping with agency, county, North Sound Mental Health Administration (NSMHA), and state guidelines.Act as a backup for other team members.Utilize clinical supervision for clarification of questions and concerns, support, understanding role expectations, feedback and accountability.Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Requirements: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience)

Education: Bachelor's or Master’s Degree or further advanced degree in counseling or one of the social sciences.Experience: At least two years of experience in supervised direct treatment of persons with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities, or a Mental Health Professional (MHP), or a professional with significant career related experience working towards hours of completion for MHP status.Licensure/Certification: Must be qualified as an MHP (AAC License, AAC Certification, associate or full licensure, or a professional with significant career-related experience working towards hours of completion for MHP status.Other Considerations: DSHS background clearance required.Current valid Washington State driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of insurance.Skill using Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Flexible. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in challenging dynamic situations including behavioral issues.Skill in reading, synthesizing, and acting upon multifaceted information.Extensive knowledge of clinical issues pertaining to adult client populations, along with extensive understanding of the clinical process and intervention strategies used to address these issues.Assess client’s presenting problems, formulate individualized treatment plans, apply appropriate treatment modalities, and assess, monitor, and document client’s response to clinical interventions.Relate effectively with clients, agency staff, other community programs, and the general public.Work across agencies and disciplines, and as a part of a multidisciplinary therapeutic team.Adhere to professional and ethical standards of practice.Demonstrate respect for diversity and a commitment to developing multicultural competency and sensitivity. Extensive knowledge of protocols of NSMHA. Schedule: M - F8am - 5pm Compensation: · $26-$36.52/hour · Wages are determined by applicable industry experience, education, and certifications/licensure. Benefits: Medical, dental, & vision plansPaid vacation - Earned at .04 per hour worked for hourly employees, and 6.67 per month for salary (equates to about 2 weeks per year for full-time employees)Sick Leave - 1 hour per 40 hours worked (equates to about 52 hours for full-time)Holiday pay, with 8 holidays observedPaid ‘Floating’ Holiday to be used on a day of choiceHealth Savings AccountHealth Reimbursement ArrangementBasic Life & AD&D insuranceWA Paid Family Medical LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramPet InsuranceLegal & IDShieldAccident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance401K (Currently matching 50%)Life InsuranceCollege savings plan Why Sunrise Services Inc.? · An abundance of opportunity for growth and development · Supportive, team-driven culture · Competitive benefits and Compensation plan To comply with Federal law, Sunrise Services participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity.

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