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SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services by empowering licensed mental health therapists to deliver exceptional care with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled clinicians to join our expanding network, offering the flexibility to manage your own practice, bring your existing clients, and benefit from steady referrals. At SonderMind, we believe there can’t be mental healthcare without mentally-strong clinicians. Our platform is designed to outsmart burnout and streamline your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your clients. We are committed to fostering relationship-driven care, providing ethically grounded, human-first tools that enhance outcomes and reduce administrative burdens. Benefits of Joining SonderMind: • Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your own working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth or in-person., • Free and stress-free credentialing with major insurers: We have streamlined the credentialing process and handle all the hard stuff for you so that you can expand your practice by accepting insurance from major payors in your state in weeks, not months., • Guaranteed Pay: We handle all the billing for you and guarantee pay bi-weekly for completed sessions-including no-shows., • Referrals and Practice Support: Seamlessly onboard your existing clients while receiving new referrals. Benefit from thoughtful client matching to personalize your caseload, with support from a dedicated account manager to help you grow your practice across various specialties., • Absolutely no fees or membership charges: We don’t charge you to deliver care, and all of the features, access, tools, and resources you get come free of charge., • Innovative AI-Powered Tools: Outsmart burnout and focus on what matters most—your clients. Our secure, clinically-developed AI tools eliminate administrative tasks and keep clients engaged between sessions. This includes:, • AI Notes: Auto-generates editable, insurance-compliant clinical notes, saving you time and reducing documentation burden., • Session Takeaways: Extend your care between sessions by reviewing and sending client-friendly summaries of key insights., • Session Prep: Help clients clarify goals and focus areas before each session, ensuring you hit the ground running., • Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients to set and track goals, increasing engagement and accountability., • Treatment Plan: Easily align with clients on diagnoses, goals, and care plans in a clear, clinically grounded format., • Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field. *Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; therapists are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with other SonderMind therapists looking to share space.

Job DescriptionDescription: Days Off: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Shift: Day (7:00am - 5:30pm) Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan Union Representation: This position is a part of a union and is represented by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW. About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. About Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Team (MRRCT): The Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Team (MRRCT or “Meerkat”) at DESC, is a county funded program responsible for addressing the imminent and emergent needs of community members in crisis, in the central region of King County primarily covering the entirety of Seattle. The DESC team has been providing mobile crisis response services to the community for well over a decade. As a nonprofit with over 45 years of experience focused on serving our community’s adults living with long histories of homelessness, behavioral health, and other disabling conditions, DESC is uniquely positioned to connect people in crisis to the important support and survival services they may need to overcome and prevent future occurrences of crisis, behavioral health distress, or other instabilities in our community. JOB DEFINITION: As a member of DESC's Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Team, you will be on the front lines responding to adults in the community experiencing mental health or substance use crises, as dispatched to us by Crisis Connections (988). You will work in a team alongside other skilled colleagues, including Crisis Outreach Specialists and Certified Peer Counselors. Once called into action, teams of two will assist individuals responding to wherever they are in the community in identifying appropriate therapeutic options and next steps to resolve their crisis, while avoiding unnecessary usage of emergency rooms or other non-therapeutic settings like jail. We are working to stop the trend of criminalizing mental health disabilities and homelessness, and we want to make sure individuals in crisis get the help they need. Following our initial interaction, our teams will also follow up to ensure recommended service connections have been made to prevent future crisis events. The team works all throughout the central region of King County, primarily Seattle, in a wide variety of community settings every day throughout the year, and in all types of weather. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • In response to and cooperation with Crisis Connections and other referents (such as police, fire, medics), perform timely outreach services to individuals needing crisis intervention services, assessment, referral, and linkage to needed services., • As a Mental Health Professional of a multi-disciplinary team, provide multi-axial assessments, substance use disorder assessments, crisis intervention, stabilization, and meaningful engagement., • Establish and implement a plan to successfully engage clients in relevant services and other resources., • As needed, provide follow-up services aimed at establishing linkage to services for program participants., • Complete all data collection and documentation required., • Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with programs providing services for the population served., • Comply with all agency policies and procedures, and relevant titles of the Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington., • Advocate for clients' access to community resources and services, ensuring that clients' needs are met and rights maintained; consult and collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of care., • Provide support to other DESC staff and programs around client crisis situations, including consultation and in-person responses to help assess and prevent emerging crisis events., • Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and in service trainings; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences for clients on caseload., • Participate in verbal de-escalation and be able and willing to assist other staff as needed to maintain a safe, secure environment., • Eligible for a Licensed AAC credential or any other superseding credential that meets RCW 71.05.020 requirements to act as a Mental Health Professional whose scope of practice includes independently conducting mental health assessments and making mental health diagnoses., • Master's degree in social work, psychology or other relevant behavioral science or Bachelor of Nursing degree with specialty in mental health., • Ability to drive an agency or personal vehicle to conduct agency related business. A current Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record are required., • Be able to pass a Washington State Criminal background check., • Interest in working with clients who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional mental health/substance use disorder programs., • Familiar with Recovery Principles, Crisis Intervention and Stabilization, Integrated Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders, Intensive Case Management, Illness Management, Trauma Informed Treatment, and relevant Evidenced based/Emerging best practices., • Knowledge of Harm Reduction strategies., • Strong working knowledge of DSM IV (and its successor)., • Be able to assess situations quickly and respond appropriately to any type of mental health and/or chemical dependency crisis to ensure the physical and psychological safety of clients., • Be willing to seek to understand each client's unique circumstances and personal preferences and goals and incorporate them into the crisis response to help the client regain a sense of control., • Assist clients in accessing internal resources to reinforce the client's ability to resolve crisis on their own., • Assist clients in identifying unmet needs that may be causing them to have recurrent crisis., • Have a strong understanding of recovery and resilience, the value of client partnerships and client choice, and the balance between protection from harm and personal dignity., • Possess strong communication and writing skills., • Able and willing to provide community outreach anywhere in King County from which a referral may originate., • Familiar with King County crisis response system, other relevant community resources, and methods of access., • Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds., • Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior., • Subscribe to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for program participants. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bilingual in Spanish/English (fluent)., • Bi-cultural background/experience and/or qualify as an Ethnic Minority, DD, or Geriatric Mental Health Specialist (per WAC 246-341 definition)., • Two years of experience providing crisis intervention services within the mental health and/or substance use disorder (SUD)., • Meet criteria as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)., • Strong applicants are able to demonstrate the ability to be positive in their empathetic responses to all persons; understand the value of meaningful and deep client engagement; have the potential to acquire the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills of an effective crisis worker; and value a non-judgmental response to sensitive issues. Candidates should be able to accept feedback and work in a highly collaborative and potentially stressful environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, drive, walk, stand, communicate with other employees and vendors, is required to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Considerable stress may occur. Employee will be working both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job DescriptionDescription: Days Off: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Shift: Day (7:00am - 5:30pm) Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. About Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Team (MRRCT): The Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Team (MRRCT or “Meerkat”) at DESC, is a county funded program responsible for addressing the imminent and emergent needs of community members in crisis, in the central region of King County primarily covering the entirety of Seattle. The DESC team has been providing mobile crisis response services to the community for well over a decade. As a nonprofit with over 45 years of experience focused on serving our community’s adults living with long histories of homelessness, behavioral health, and other disabling conditions, DESC is uniquely positioned to connect people in crisis to the important support and survival services they may need to overcome and prevent future occurrences of crisis, behavioral health distress, or other instabilities in our community. JOB DEFINITION: As a member of DESC's Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Team, you will be on the front lines responding to adults in the community experiencing mental health or substance use crises, as dispatched to us by Crisis Connections (988). You will work in a team alongside other skilled colleagues, including Mental Health Professionals and Certified Peer Counselors. Once called into action, teams of two will assist individuals responding to wherever they are in the community in identifying appropriate therapeutic options and next steps to resolve their crisis, while avoiding unnecessary usage of emergency rooms or other non-therapeutic settings like jail. We are working to stop the trend of criminalizing mental health disabilities and homelessness, and we want to make sure individuals in crisis get the help they need. Following our initial interaction, our teams will also follow up to ensure recommended service connections have been made to prevent future crisis events. The team works all throughout the central region of King County, primarily Seattle, in a wide variety of community settings every day throughout the year, and in all types of weather. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • In response to and cooperation with Crisis Connections and other referents (such as police, fire, medics), perform timely outreach services to individuals needing crisis intervention services, assessment, referral, and linkage to needed services., • As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, conductive meaningful engagement to provide observation for multi-axial assessments, and substance use disorder assessments., • Engage in crisis intervention, stabilization, and related activities., • Establish and implement a plan to successfully engage clients in relevant services and other resources., • As needed, provide follow-up services aimed at establishing linkage to services for program participants., • Complete all data collection and documentation required., • Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with programs providing services for the population served., • Comply with all agency policies and procedures, and relevant titles of the Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington., • Advocate for clients' access to community resources and services, ensuring that clients' needs are met and rights maintained; consult and collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of care., • Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and in service trainings; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences for clients on caseload., • Provide support to other DESC staff and programs around client crisis situations, including consultation and in-person responses to help assess and prevent emerging crisis events., • Participate in verbal de-escalation and be able and willing to assist other staff as needed to maintain a safe, secure environment., • Ability to meet Washington Department of Health requirements for registration as a Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) or any other superseding credential., • Relevant Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related behavioral science, OR, • Associate's degree and two years' experience in mental health or related fields., • Interest in working with clients who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional mental health/substance use disorder programs., • Ability to drive an agency or personal vehicle to conduct agency related business. A current Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record are required., • Be able to pass a Washington State Criminal background check., • Experience and skills in working with mentally ill individuals who are difficult to engage and may resist services., • Familiar with Recovery Principles, Crisis Intervention and Stabilization, Integrated Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders, Intensive Case Management, Illness Management, Trauma-Informed Treatment, and relevant Evidenced based/Emerging best practices., • Knowledge of Harm Reduction strategies., • Strong working knowledge of DSM IV (and its successor)., • Be able to assess situations quickly and respond appropriately to any type of mental health and/or chemical dependency crisis to ensure the physical and psychological safety of clients., • Be willing to seek to understand each client's unique circumstances and personal preferences and goals and incorporate them into the crisis response to help the client regain a sense of control., • Assist clients in accessing internal resources to reinforce the client's ability to resolve crisis on their own., • Assist clients in identifying unmet needs that may be causing them to have recurrent crisis., • Have a strong understanding of recovery and resilience, the value of client partnerships and client choice, and the balance between protection from harm and personal dignity., • Possess strong communication and writing skills., • Able and willing to provide community outreach anywhere in King County from which a referral may originate., • Familiar with King County crisis response system, other relevant community resources, and methods of access., • Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds., • Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior., • Bilingual in Spanish/English (fluent)., • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as social work or psychology., • Meet criteria as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, drive, walk, stand, communicate with other employees and vendors, is required to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Considerable stress may occur. Employee will be working both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job DescriptionDescription: Days Off: Saturday, Sunday Shift: Day Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan Union Representation: This position is a part of a union and is represented by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW. About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. JOB DEFINITION: Support, Advocacy, Growth and Employment (SAGE) is DESC's comprehensive outpatient mental health program. SAGE intake specialists, case managers, psychiatrists and nurses assist adults with severe and persistent mental illness in their journey towards recovery. Long-term case management services are provided including help with obtaining and maintaining housing, improving clinical and social stability, and enriching their level of independence and self-sufficiency. SAGE services are licensed under the Washington State Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery and are provided under contract with King County Mental Health, Chemical Abuse & Dependency Services Division. Services are provided within a Recovery model. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Case Management: • Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing on-going case management services to adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses., • Provide outreach and engagement services to assigned clients, to initially engage clients and maintain working relationships., • Conduct psychosocial assessments; develop goal planners with consumer participation; facilitate linkages to collaborative resources when appropriate., • Assume primary responsibility for coordinating all aspects of consumers' support and goal planners. This includes: providing and/or coordinating the delivery of psychiatric treatment; substance abuse treatment; 24-hour support services; and performing acute case management to facilitate consumer access to food, clothing, housing, medical care, financial assistance and vocational training or employment., • Advocate for consumers' access to community resources and services, ensuring that consumers' needs are met and rights maintained; consult and collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of care., • Participate in the planning, organizing and facilitating of group treatment services for consumers served by the mental health program., • Travel locally to outreach consumers; make home visits and assist with home inspections., • Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment; tolerate unusual or unpleasant behavior., • Provide counseling, as qualified., • Fulfill role of protective payee for some consumers on behalf of the agency, creating monthly budgets with consumers, distributing funds and assisting with purchases. Support your clients with achieving and maintaining healthy living conditions. This can include but is not limited to attending care conferences related to living conditions, outreaching and supporting clients in their residential units with tools and skills to maintain their units, coordinating with housing staff, participating in cleaning out clients’ units, and documenting barriers to maintaining healthy living conditions. Other duties & responsibilities: • Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and in-service trainings; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences for consumers on caseload., • Comply with the agency's clinical accountability policies and procedures; maintain current and complete clinical and administrative records; participate in quality assurance reviews when assigned., • Comply with applicable program research and evaluation procedures., • Ability to meet Washington Department of Health requirements for registration as a Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) or any other superseding credential., • Relevant bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related behavioral science, OR a combination of 1 year of relevant paid work experience and demonstration of the ability to perform required job duties., • Ability to drive an agency or personal vehicle to conduct agency related business. A current Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record are required., • Interest in working with clients who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional mental health/substance use disorder programs., • Knowledge of Recovery focused, strengths-based work in mental health., • Knowledge of Harm Reduction strategies., • Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors., • Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds., • Subscribe to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for consumers. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Eligible for a Licensed AAC credential or any other superseding credential that meets RCW 71.05.020 requirements to act as a Mental Health Professional whose scope of practice includes independently conducting mental health assessments and making mental health diagnoses., • Master's degree in social work, psychology or other relevant behavioral science or Bachelor of Nursing degree with specialty in mental health., • Bilingual in Spanish and English., • Bicultural background/experience and/or Qualified Minority Mental Health Specialist designation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit for long periods of time, communicate with other persons by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job DescriptionDescription: Days Off: Sunday, Monday Shift: Day (7:30am - 4pm) Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan Union Representation: This position is a part of a union and is represented by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW. About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. JOB DEFINITION: The Clinical Support Specialist works under the direction of the CSS Supervisor or Project Manager, and collaboratively as part of an integrated care team including other CSSs, Housing Stabilization Specialists, Residential Counselors, clinical case managers, and other outside provider agencies to provide and coordinate clinical services for tenants. This position offers case management and mental health services to tenants as well as coordinating care with other providers as appropriate. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Facilitate engagement of tenants through creative, equitable, culturally relevant, and resourceful strategies that build trust and confidence; publicize service availability., • Develop and routinely update an Integrated Service Plan (ISP) in collaboration with tenants, case managers, and other staff, outlining goals and strategies to ensure housing success., • Identify and coordinate those case management elements that will be provided by DESC case managers or case managers from outside provider organizations., • Support tenants in maintaining safe and healthy unit conditions and passing apartment inspections. This may include hands-on assistance cleaning apartments, arranging and monitoring caregiver/chore-worker services, and/or teaching and modeling independent living skills., • Directly provide case management services not covered by other providers., • Maintain regular contact with tenants and case managers from DESC and outside provider organizations to monitor progress toward goals identified in the ISP, and to ensure adequate provision of identified services., • Document interactions with tenants through logs, service notes, EORs, emails, and other methods as appropriate in accordance with agency guidelines., • Understand and meet the various contractual service and documentation obligations relevant to your project., • Use trauma-informed strategies to intervene in crises and assist with building rule enforcement and lease compliance, as necessary., • Provide education and support for tenants to ensure success as leaseholders., • Assist tenants in the formation of interest groups or therapeutic support groups; facilitate when appropriate., • Organize outings and activities to improve tenant skills in activities of daily living and to increase the level of meaningful activity in their lives., • Work with tenants and other staff to identify needs for additional services, groups, and activities. Work with staff, outside service providers, and community resources to initiate and facilitate these services and activities., • Provide individual culturally relevant counseling and information and referral services to tenants as needed., • Facilitate community meetings., • Participate in staff meetings and trainings., • Ability to perform all major and assigned duties and responsibilities with or without accommodations., • Current Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) license in Washington State, or equivalent, or ability to obtain an AAC license soon after hire., • Clinical experience working with homeless adults disabled by chronic alcoholism, mental illness, and drug use., • Knowledge of local homeless, mental health, and chemical dependency service systems., • Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds., • Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior., • Commitment to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across agency programs and of consideration and respect for clients. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Relevant Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related behavioral science, OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Two years’ experience working with homeless adults disabled by chronic alcoholism, mental illness, and/or drug use., • Valid Washington State driver’s license and insurable driving record. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, communicate with other employees, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace, and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job DescriptionDescription: Days Off: Saturday, Sunday Shift: Office Day Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan Union Representation: This position is a part of a union and is represented by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW. About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. JOB DEFINITION: Support, Advocacy, Growth and Employment (SAGE) is DESC's comprehensive outpatient mental health program. SAGE intake specialists, case managers, psychiatrists and nurses assist adults with severe and persistent mental illness in their journey towards recovery. Long-term case management services are provided including help with obtaining and maintaining housing, improving clinical and social stability, and enriching their level of independence and self-sufficiency. SAGE services are licensed under the Washington State Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery and are provided under contract with King County Mental Health, Chemical Abuse & Dependency Services Division. Services are provided within a Recovery model. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Case Management: • Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-departmental team providing on-going case management services to adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses., • Collaborate with DESC’s Scattered Sites Supportive Housing team in the development of client care and housing retention plans., • Provide outreach and engagement services to assigned clients, to initially engage clients and maintain working relationships., • Conduct psychosocial assessments; develop goal planners with consumer participation; facilitate linkages to collaborative resources when appropriate., • Assume primary responsibility for coordinating all aspects of consumers' support and goal planners. This includes: providing and/or coordinating the delivery of psychiatric treatment; substance abuse treatment; 24-hour support services; and performing acute case management to facilitate consumer access to food, clothing, housing, medical care, financial assistance and vocational training or employment., • Advocate for consumers' access to community resources and services, ensuring that consumers' needs are met and rights maintained; consult and collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of care., • Travel locally to outreach consumers; make home visits and assist with home inspections, annual recertifications, address and report any maintenance related concerns and housing retention barriers., • Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment; tolerate unusual or unpleasant behavior., • Provide counseling, as qualified., • Fulfill role of protective payee for some consumers on behalf of the agency, creating monthly budgets with consumers, distributing funds, and assisting with purchases., • Establish and maintain professional relationships with landlords and property managers, assisting in building rule enforcement and lease compliance as necessary. Support your clients with achieving and maintaining healthy living conditions. This can include but is not limited to attending care conferences related to living conditions, outreaching and supporting clients in their residential units with tools and skills to maintain their units, coordinating with housing staff, participating in cleaning out clients’ units, and documenting barriers to maintaining healthy living conditions. Other duties & responsibilities: • Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and in-service trainings; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences for consumers on caseload., • Attend external and internal trainings related to landlord/tenant laws, housing vouchers and/or other relevant topics., • Comply with the agency's clinical accountability policies and procedures; maintain current and complete clinical and administrative records; participate in quality assurance reviews when assigned., • Comply with applicable program research and evaluation procedures., • Ability to meet Washington Department of Health requirements for registration as a Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) or any other superseding credential., • Relevant bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related behavioral science, OR a combination of 1 year of relevant paid work experience and demonstration of the ability to perform required job duties., • Ability to drive an agency or personal vehicle to conduct agency related business. A current Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record are required., • Interest in working with clients who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional mental health/substance use disorder programs., • Knowledge of Recovery focused, strengths-based work in mental health., • Knowledge of Harm Reduction strategies., • Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors., • Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds., • Subscribe to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for consumers. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Eligible for a Licensed AAC credential or any other superseding credential that meets RCW 71.05.020 requirements to act as a Mental Health Professional whose scope of practice includes independently conducting mental health assessments and making mental health diagnoses., • Master's degree in social work, psychology or other relevant behavioral science or Bachelor of Nursing degree with specialty in mental health., • Bilingual in Spanish and English. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit for long periods of time, communicate with other persons by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job DescriptionDescription: Days Off: Sunday, Monday Shift: Day (7:30am - 4pm) Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan Union Representation: This position is a part of a union and is represented by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW. About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Clover Place will be a new DESC housing site that will include 95 units of affordable housing in Seattle's Woodland neighborhood. This vital project will provide stable, supportive housing and 24/7 on-site services for single adults living with disabilities and experiencing chronic homelessness. The community will also feature welcoming indoor and outdoor common spaces JOB DEFINITION: The Clinical Support Specialist works under the direction of the CSS Supervisor or Project Manager, and collaboratively as part of an integrated care team including other CSSs, Housing Stabilization Specialists, Residential Counselors, clinical case managers, and other outside provider agencies to provide and coordinate clinical services for tenants. This position offers case management and mental health services to tenants as well as coordinating care with other providers as appropriate. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Facilitate engagement of tenants through creative, equitable, culturally relevant, and resourceful strategies that build trust and confidence; publicize service availability., • Develop and routinely update an Integrated Service Plan (ISP) in collaboration with tenants, case managers, and other staff, outlining goals and strategies to ensure housing success., • Identify and coordinate those case management elements that will be provided by DESC case managers or case managers from outside provider organizations., • Support tenants in maintaining safe and healthy unit conditions and passing apartment inspections. This may include hands-on assistance cleaning apartments, arranging and monitoring caregiver/chore-worker services, and/or teaching and modeling independent living skills., • Directly provide case management services not covered by other providers., • Maintain regular contact with tenants and case managers from DESC and outside provider organizations to monitor progress toward goals identified in the ISP, and to ensure adequate provision of identified services., • Document interactions with tenants through logs, service notes, EORs, emails, and other methods as appropriate in accordance with agency guidelines., • Understand and meet the various contractual service and documentation obligations relevant to your project., • Use trauma-informed strategies to intervene in crises and assist with building rule enforcement and lease compliance, as necessary., • Provide education and support for tenants to ensure success as leaseholders., • Assist tenants in the formation of interest groups or therapeutic support groups; facilitate when appropriate., • Organize outings and activities to improve tenant skills in activities of daily living and to increase the level of meaningful activity in their lives., • Work with tenants and other staff to identify needs for additional services, groups, and activities. Work with staff, outside service providers, and community resources to initiate and facilitate these services and activities., • Provide individual culturally relevant counseling and information and referral services to tenants as needed., • Facilitate community meetings., • Participate in staff meetings and trainings., • Ability to perform all major and assigned duties and responsibilities with or without accommodations., • Current Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) license in Washington State, or equivalent, or ability to obtain an AAC license soon after hire., • Clinical experience working with homeless adults disabled by chronic alcoholism, mental illness, and drug use., • Knowledge of local homeless, mental health, and chemical dependency service systems., • Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds., • Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior., • Relevant Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related behavioral science, OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Two years’ experience working with homeless adults disabled by chronic alcoholism, mental illness, and/or drug use. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, communicate with other employees, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace, and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job DescriptionDescription: Days Off: Sunday, Monday Shift: Day (7:30am - 4pm) Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. JOB DEFINITION: When it comes to housing retention and independent living skills, some Permanent Supportive Housing tenants need more support than can be easily brought to bear by their care team. This innovative position, in partnership with the existing care team, will create and implement client-centered housing stability plans and assist residents with achieving goals that align with their stability plan. Support will range from managing challenging unit conditions, mitigating lease violations, to supporting community building events and activities. This position will be part of the CSS team at the location, although will not have a defined caseload, but instead work directly tenants how have extra support needs in doing “whatever it takes” to promote housing retention. This role seeks to heighten positive engagement with individuals with high medical needs, persistent mental illness and substance use disorders, frequent institutional contacts and treatment stays, or simply more intensive support. It’s the perfect position for someone who wants high client engagement; likes creativity, independence and teamwork; and wants to see long-term, tangible results! MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing on-going services to adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses., • Advocate for consumers' access to community resources and services, ensuring that consumers' needs are met and rights maintained; consult and collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of care., • In collaboration with residents and their treatment team, complete the Housing Stability Plan and help clients achieve their short and long-term goals., • Assist with unit inspection preparation in collaboration with the treatment team., • Regularly review and modify each client’s Housing Stability Plan to address housing retention barriers., • Provide transitional care when residents are discharged from an inpatient setting., • Assist with accessing supports to preserve independent living., • Assist residents with communicating with landlords and other housing staff., • In partnership with other staff members, help facilitate or lead activities that contribute to long-term housing success and improve independent living skills., • Complete documentation on all client interactions according to agency standards and prepare and submit documentation of services., • Ability to obtain an Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) license in WA soon after hire., • Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds., • Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of behavior. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Relevant Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related behavioral science, OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Valid Washington State driver’s license and insurable driving record PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand for long periods, climb stairs, sit, communicate with other employees, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace, and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job DescriptionDescription: Days Off: Saturday, Sunday Shift: Office Day Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. JOB DEFINITION: The Project Manager coordinates, in conjunction with the Senior Housing Program Manager, property management and clinical service delivery at DESC's Kerner-Scott House. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Oversee all operations of Kerner-Scott House in accordance with all Management and Service plans, DESC operating policies and procedures, and in conjunction with the Senior Housing Program Manager., • Manage all project operations in a fashion that is compliant with all project contracts., • Responsible for all aspects of property management and compliance activities., • Directly or indirectly supervise all project staff including orienting, scheduling and evaluating. Facilitate team meetings., • Ensure enforcement of project rules to promote safety and security of staff and clients. Issue formal notices and facilitate formal eviction processes as necessary., • Respond to emergencies and intervene in crises as necessary., • Coordinate resident move-in and orientation process., • Respond to resident complaints., • Manage process to collect rent, security deposits and other charges to ensure that all funds are collected in a timely fashion., • Liaison frequently with neighbors to respond to concerns, enlist their support, and work to involve residents in positive neighborhood activities., • Fill in for absent staff, during and outside of normal working hours, if necessary., • Coordinate facility maintenance with Facilities Manager., • Coordinate data collection process in accordance with project compliance and evaluation activities., • Work collaboratively as part of Housing Management Team, for productivity, contract compliance and overall best practices., • Approve expenditures and coordinate orders for operating and office supplies., • Report extraordinary occurrences to the Housing Program Manager., • Represent agency at neighborhood meetings as assigned., • Bachelor’s degree relevant to social services or management. Demonstrated ability to manage fast paced and complex social service or other programming may substitute for degree requirement.* See below for details., • Two years of relevant work experience in human services, preferably working with adults challenged by homelessness, economic disadvantages, mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Personal lived experience may substitute for some of the work experience requirements., • Master’s degree in social work, counseling, administration, public health, or other relevant degree, • 2+ years Management experience in settings serving people with histories of homelessness and/or behavioral health conditions., • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, or, • Bachelor’s degree in any field and 1 additional year of paid work experience in social services, or, • Relevant Associate’s degree and 1 additional year of relevant paid supervisory experience and 1 additional year of paid work experience in social services, or, • Any Associate’s degree and 2 additional years of relevant paid supervisory work experience and 1 additional year of paid work experience in social services, or PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit for long periods of time, communicate with other persons by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace, and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply

Job DescriptionDescription: Shift: Office Day Days Off: Saturday and Sunday Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: In conjunction with the SAGE Program Manager and other supervisors, a supervisor of the SAGE program oversees all aspects of long-term case management services, and works closely with other DESC programs to assure successful coordination of care and promotion of recovery to the highest degree possible. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist the SAGE Program Manager in planning, implementation and coordination of long-term case management mental health services at the agency., • Support and train case management staff toward improved care standards and practice skills., • Coordinate with DESC programs to assure successful transition of consumers to long-term case management., • Coordinate and participate in psychiatric consultations, clinical supervisions, program meetings, and in-service training of mental health program staff; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences., • Coordinate schedule for all aspects of long-term mental health services, including scheduling of individual team members and coverage of office and drop-in center areas., • Schedule and conduct quarterly quality assurance reviews of charts of long-term case management consumers., • Supervise and review team clinical documentation to assure that team members maintain current and complete clinical records, and that records comply with the agency's clinical accountability policies and procedures., • Oversee compliance with documentation requirements of relevant WACs, King County, PHP and other funding sources (as applicable), in conjunction with Clinical Programs Contracts and Quality Assurance Manager., • Provide individual supervision and consultation for team members., • Conduct performance evaluations of clinical staff on scheduled basis and keep supporting documentation in confidential files., • Participate as a regular member of various committees to assure efficient, accurate, and quality work performed by self and supervisees., • Track various matters through chart review and database reports to assure timeliness and accuracy of program work., • Maintain familiarity with agency and mental health system policies and procedures and assure adherence to these procedures. Identify need, and advocate for, modification to procedures., • Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with human service organizations that provide resources needed by mental health consumers, and with other agencies in the mental health and social service system., • Provide clinical case management services for a small caseload, and, as needed, to support team members., • Collaborate with non-mental health DESC staff to ensure tight continuity of care for consumers using other DESC services., • Teach and promote outreach services and active integration of recovery-based service with all clients., • Support clinical staff in planning and participating in unit mitigations for clients. Unit mitigations are coordinated efforts to support clients with maintaining healthy living conditions. This can include but is not limited to supporting staff with work in clients’ units and ensuring work orders are filed in a timely manner., • Collaborate with other supervisors and designated management to ensure that outlined unit mitigation guidelines are being followed., • Eligible for a Licensed AAC credential or any other superseding credential that meets RCW 71.05.020 requirements to act as a Mental Health Professional whose scope of practice includes independently conducting mental health assessments and making mental health diagnoses., • Master's degree in social work, psychology or other relevant behavioral science or Bachelor of Nursing degree with specialty in mental health., • One or more years' experience in community based behavioral health services., • Experience working with adults experiencing homelessness, mental illness and/or substance use disorders., • Possess the skills and attitude to provide sound clinical and administrative supervision., • Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds., • Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior., • Supervisory experience., • Licensed Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in State of Washington or actively pursuing one of these credentials., • Qualified to provide Department of Health Approved Supervision to LICSW, LASW, LMFT and/or LMHC candidates., • Bilingual in Spanish/English. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit for long periods of time, communicate with other persons by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job DescriptionDescription: Mental Health Professional / Case Manager – Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) Shift: Office Day (8am – 4pm) Days Off: Sunday, Monday Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan Union Representation: This position is a part of a union and is represented by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW. About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. About PACT: The Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is a nationally recognized, evidence-based approach to mental health treatment which utilizes a highly collaborative model to positively impact the lives of individuals challenged by the most severe and persistent mental illnesses. The DESC PACT team is centered in the concept that recovery is more successful when all providers work closely together to provide integrated support services for all aspects of participant’s lives, including medication, therapy, social support, employment and housing. Team scheduling requirements reflect this commitment to provide participants with intensive wrap-around, 24/7 services at their homes and in a variety of community settings. Team members provide rotating coverage for 12 hours per day Monday to Friday and 8 hours per day on weekends & holidays. In addition, all team members participate in on-call rotations to provide 24-hour crisis coverage. MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide ongoing assessment of participants’ mental illness symptoms and make appropriate changes in treatment plans as they are needed., • Provide psychoeducation to enable participants to identify their mental illness symptoms and integrate substance use services as appropriate., • Promote participants’ personal growth and development by assisting participants to adapt to and cope with internal and external stressors., • Provide individualized assessments, counseling, supportive therapy, coaching and/or side-by-side support to clients to assist their development in the areas of activities of daily living, social & interpersonal relationships, general time management and basic employment skills., • Plan, structure & support community-based activities such as obtaining and setting up housing, grocery shopping, nutrition assistance, house cleaning and other household activities, money management, social activities and vocational support., • Coordinate with outside service providers including inpatient and outpatient treatment services, social security, veterans’ benefits, legal and advocacy services and personal primary care medical and dental providers., • Provide direct clinical services including individual supportive therapy and psychotherapy to participants on an individual, group, and family basis in the office and in community settings., • Utilize a stage-based treatment model that is non-confrontational, considers interactions of mental illness and substance abuse, and has participant-determined goals. Be comfortable with Harm Reduction approaches. Support PACT clients with achieving and maintaining healthy living conditions. This can include but is not limited to attending care conferences related to living conditions, outreaching and supporting clients in their residential units with tools and skills to maintain their units, coordinating with housing staff, participating in cleaning out clients’ units, and documenting barriers to maintaining healthy living conditions. OTHER • Participate in daily team meetings, psychiatric consultations, clinical supervision, program meetings and in-service trainings; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences., • Comply with the agency's clinical accountability policies and procedures; maintain current, timely and complete clinical records; participate in quality assurance reviews when assigned., • Eligible for a Licensed AAC credential or any other superseding credential that meets RCW 71.05.020 requirements to act as a Mental Health Professional whose scope of practice includes independently conducting mental health assessments and making mental health diagnoses., • Master's degree in social work, psychology or other relevant behavioral science or Bachelor of Nursing degree with specialty in mental health., • Ability to drive an agency or personal vehicle to conduct agency-related business. A current Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record are required., • Interest in working with clients who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional mental health/substance use disorder programs., • Interest or experience working with adults who are experiencing or who have experienced homelessness, have a mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders, and who are involved in the criminal legal system., • Good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate and work effectively with participants and staff from various backgrounds., • Have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services., • Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities, work independently, and exercise professional judgment., • Basic computer skills: email, data entry, file creation, correspondence., • Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses., • Respect for participant rights and personal preferences in treatment., • Clear understanding and respect for the importance of maintaining participant confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA., • Subscribe to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across DESC and other outside agency programs., • Participation in regular on-call rotation (paid) to provide 24-hour crisis coverage (both on the phone & in person) for mental health issues for PACT clients., • Licensed Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in State of Washington or actively pursuing one of these credentials., • Bi-lingual English/Spanish., • Familiarity with Psychiatric Medications . The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit for long periods of time, communicate with other people by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace, and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.