Join Our Dedicated Team as a Mental Health Clinician

Are you an experienced and licensed clinician seeking a new and rewarding opportunity? Do you place a high value on collaboration, personal growth, and fostering mutual respect? Are you interested in contributing your expertise to a well-established practice and advancing your career within a supportive team environment? If so, we invite you to take the next step with us.

At Ohana Behavioral Health, we are a community of diverse professionals united by our commitment to enhancing the mental well-being of a wide range of clients, including children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We are currently seeking an Associate or independently licensed clinician in the State of Washington who is enthusiastic about a group practice setting and capable of providing both in-office and remote telehealth services.

Mission:

Our mission is to empower individuals in our communities to reconnect with the things that are truly important and thrive, both in their personal lives and in their relationships. We aim to establish Ohana Behavioral Health as a place where communities come together. 

Vision:

Our vision is to eliminate barriers to and stigma surrounding mental health by fostering awareness of, appreciation for, and acceptance of mental health self-care.

 Values:

1. Building Strong Relationships:

 Establishing strong, meaningful connections is a fundamental need for all of us. We prioritize cultivating relationships within our community and supporting our clients in doing the same. It’s also fundamental to our business to encourage enduring bonds within our team and to collaborate both in the office and within the community.

2. Serving the Community

Part of our mission is to contribute to promoting wellness within the community through community involvement, speaking engagements, and providing access to mental health care. Our objective is to reach more people and offer psychoeducational services to students, teachers, administration, medical professionals, and businesses in the community through regular outreach. 

3. Compassion for Our Clients and Team

We are dedicated to providing the best care for our clients, fostering a communal and collaborative team culture, and creating a positive and inclusive organizational environment. This commitment includes offering wrap-around services for our clients, promoting self-care among our employees, emphasizing cultural humility as an integral practice component, and implementing regular team-building activities, wellness initiatives, and acknowledgment of achievements. Our goal is to cultivate a holistic approach that prioritizes both client well-being and a positive, collaborative atmosphere within our organization.

4. Promoting Inclusion

We are actively advocating for the inclusion of clinicians with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and specialties to enhance our capacity to address the unique experiences of our clients. It is paramount that our office embodies the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusivity, shaping both our culture and daily practices. In alignment with our commitment to cultural humility, we are intensifying efforts to embed these practices within our team. This ensures that our clinicians are adept at understanding and addressing the diverse cultural backgrounds of their clients, thus enriching the quality of care we provide.

This position is not suited to someone who is interested in pursuing other private or group practice endeavors. We are looking for a clinician who is excited to be part of our growing community of practitioners.

The ideal candidate will:

• Seek feedback from and collaborate with our clinical supervisor, director, and other clinicians in the practice, and respond to feedback with openness and grace

• You are able and willing to consistently respond to clients, the clinical supervisor, director, and other clinicians within 24 hours of contact on workdays

• You complete clinical notes within 48 hours of a session and diagnoses/treatment plans within 1 week of the first full session

• Ability to be humble and accountable, admit areas of growth and work to remedy problems with the help of others in the practice with a spirit of generosity

• Desire to continue learning for personal and professional growth, and how it impacts the clients we work with, and ourselves

• Value collaborative consultation, continuously strive for professional growth, possess a well-defined clinical style, and exhibit strong organizational skills to effectively manage their schedule and promptly attend to clients.
• Demonstrate proficiency with computers to facilitate efficient communication, handle attachments, and navigate a web-based practice system for client data and progress tracking.
• Display comfort and skill in engaging clients through telehealth platforms, ensuring confidentiality, and maintaining a suitable private workspace.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive team-oriented environment that encourages your professional development and advancement over time.
• Comprehensive training opportunities
• Competitive compensation, with a flat fee ranging from $54-$58 (Associate level, based on experience), which equates to 42%-45% of our highest insurance reimbursement rate to $64 (Fully Licensed), which equates to 50% of our highest insurance reimbursement rate, per billable client session. Clinicians are also paid an administrative hourly rate of $20 for non-clinical hours, and the opportunity to earn extra income if they choose to write blog entries, Social Media, or community engagement activities.
• Yearly training stipend for continuing education with the opportunity for Ohana to pay for larger, more expensive training
• 5% automatic increase in your 4th year with Ohana
• Paid sick time of 1 hour for every 40 hours of client work
• Kaiser Core Silver for Medical, dental, and vision coverage paid at 50% by Ohana upon the first day of hire
• A monthly paid Self Care Day based on the clinical rate
• Liability insurance
• 401K
• Individual and bimonthly group case consultations, as well as monthly team meetings to foster ongoing learning and collaboration.
• Complete billing support, and an intake scheduler to streamline your workflow.
• Comfortable office space (or support working via telehealth), with ample parking available 
• Paid time for documentation/administrative work and networking/marketing
• HIPAA-compliant EHR, phone line, email, and fax
• Marketing on Ohana Behavioral Health’s website, Facebook page, and other online marketing
• If fully licensed: credentialing with  Premera, Cigna, United, and First Choice (these sometimes take a few months)
• The ability to manage your own schedule  and work collaboratively with other therapists
• Clinical supervision if you are an associate-level clinician
• Play Therapy Supervision if you are working on your RPT credential.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in a mental health field
• Active and unrestricted license (e.g., MFT, MHC, Psy.D, Ph.D.) in good standing in the State of Washington.

• Available to build up at least up to 20 hours of clinical work weekly

• Available to work some evening hours

• Hours: We understand that you may be transitioning out of a full-time or part-time job, so you will have some flexibility in scheduling. You are expected to be available to work at least some evenings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a private practice setting.
• A minimum of 3 years of post-unrestricted licensure experience.
• Expertise or specialization in a particular counseling niche (e.g., children, teens, trauma, anxiety, grief, anger management, etc.).

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing individual, couples, and family counseling services across various age groups.
• Managing an average caseload of 25 clients per week.
• Embracing a hybrid approach, offering both remote teletherapy and in-office sessions via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform.
• Developing and implementing treatment plans, as well as maintaining accurate progress notes for each client.
• Participating in bi-weekly case reviews and consultations, as well as monthly staff meetings.

If you’re ready to explore the possibilities of joining our team, please submit your application, cover letter, and resume by clicking the button below. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to learn more about you and how your skills could contribute to enhancing the mental well-being of our valued clients.