Mental Health Clinician

Lutheran Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope

WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:

As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind

• A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
•  2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to partnering with individuals, families, and communities for health, justice, and hope across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Within Benton/Franklin Counties, our Mental Health Clinicians in the outpatient department conduct vital mental health assessments, crisis intervention, case planning, and service coordination for youth, ages 5 to 21, with identified mental health needs, contributing to our mission.

• Collaborate closely with Case Managers, MA-Cs, and ARNPs to assess youth, provide crisis management, individual therapy, and make appropriate referrals. 
• Conduct comprehensive mental health screenings and assessments to determine treatment needs. 
• Deliver clinical services using evidence-based practice models. 
• Utilize effective crisis intervention techniques to ensure client stabilization while fostering strong relationships with external agencies such as hospitals, medical clinics, DCYF, and schools. 
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all progress notes and required documentation. 
• Participate actively in mandatory training sessions to maintain professional development and consistently meet productivity expectations. 
• Demonstrate a high level of cultural competence and professionalism in all cross-cultural interactions, while strictly adhering to organizational policies and procedures. 

HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT: