Counselor

Description Compensation: Salaried, Exempt The standard wage range for this role is $82,056-$99,715 per year It may be possible to earn more over time up to $117,395 per year Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Full-time - 40 hours per week Who We Are Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing almost 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve. What We Value Respect Integrity Accountability Collaboration Innovation We have an inclusive culture and strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a diverse workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours. Job Summary We believe mental & emotional health is an important part of overall health and wellness. Our behavioral health providers work closely with patients and their Primary Care Providers to help them meet their health care goals. As a Specialty Behavioral Health Counselor , you would provide ongoing/episodic mental health treatment for a caseload of patients engaged in primary care at Unity Care NW. Duties are listed below: Maintains and treats a caseload of patients Provides Clinical Therapy Documents all patient contact and coordination of car: Collaborates and communicates effectively with all UCNW treatment teams and community resources/agencies as appropriate in treatment You can learn more by watching a couple current counselors talk about the Specialty BH Counselor role at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGvhZmfgI-w and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_Bmoe6jQNQ4 . What We Offer A friendly team-based environment Clinical supervision for all therapists Opportunities for group collaboration A competitive compensation package A salaried position without the overhead and cost of running a private practice Outpatient only with no call schedule In-house case management Malpractice insurance with tail coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Loan Repayment Application Opportunities Employment at UCNW counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid. Eligible providers may apply for loan repayment through the following programs: the National Health Service Corps (NHSC Loan Repayment Program | NHSC (hrsa.gov)) and/or the Washington Student Achievement Council (Washington Health Corps | WSAC). While employees at UCNW are eligible to apply for these loan repayment awards, receipt is not guaranteed. Benefits Include: Medical, dental & vision insurance 401(K) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility 6 paid holidays Paid Time Off (160 hours Year 1, 208 hours Year 2 & increasing again at Year 5 & Year 10) Other paid leaves including: Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Optional insurances including: Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Travel & Identity Theft Protection Flexible spending accounts Self-funded Health Savings Account on Base Medical Insurance Plan Employee Assistance Program Alternative Transportation Incentives Healthy Living reimbursements Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonuses & Will preparation services Continuing Education Reimbursement of license renewal fees Requirements: Independent license as a Counselor, Clinical Social Worker or Marriage & Family Therapist in Washington State (or be eligible to obtain an independent license in Washington) 2 years’ direct clinical experience, preferably in community health or community mental health