Mental Health Therapist - Military veterans preferred

Join our team as a Mental Health Therapist at Behavioral Health Services in Yakima, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew" for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

• Salary $100,000
• $5,000 sign-on bonus + $2,000 bonus after 12 months of employment
• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You’ll Do:

• Provides on site behavioral health services in primary care clinic.
• Provides consultation with Providers to aid or assist in the primary care of patients.
• Serves as primary mental health Provider or ancillary health Provider as needed.
• Assists care team with ICD-11 diagnoses, adding mental health differential diagnoses and contextual and relational perspectives.
• Works across disciplines to provide equitable biopsychosocial-spiritual care, intervening in support of team and patient goals.
• Uses culturally informed and evidence-based literature for shared decision making around health behaviors and assists with navigating the healthcare system.
• Works in a closely organized, interdisciplinary team on treatment plans, patient advocacy, and clinic processes.
• Conducts individual and group trainings for staff in areas of expertise, and to community organizations as requested by supervisor.
• Develops research-related funding proposals.
• Partners with other Providers to triage referrals.
• Provides coverage and backup for other Providers.
• May assign patients to team clinicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), American Psychological Association (APA) and YVFWC requirements.
• Represents the program at meetings as requested by Behavioral Health or clinic leadership.
• Participates in the development of new programming and projects related to Behavioral Health.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.

• Two years’ experience postgraduate/master’s experience in the direct treatment of persons with mental illness or emotional disturbance; such experience must have been gained under the supervision of a mental health professional.

• Washington State designation as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) may be substituted for this experience requirement.

• One of the following licenses is required for this position (must apply for within one week of hire if the license is not current):

  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

• BLS Certification obtained within 45 days of hire

• Additional Requirements:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!