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$58 per hour and $87 for overtime.

Necessary Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field with curriculum related to counseling and psychology

• Must possess a current mental health associate’s license (i.e. LMHCA, LMFTA, LSWAA, LSWAIC) or be a Mental Health Professional and an Agency Affiliated Counselor

• Mental Health Professional (MHP) criteria in Washington state:

• A psychiatrist, psychologist, psychiatric nurse, or social worker as defined in chapters 71.05 RCW and 71.34 RCW

• A person who is licensed by the Department of Health as a Mental Health Counselor, Mental Health Counselor Associate, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

• A person who is registered by the Department of Health as an Agency Affiliated Counselor who has a master’s degree or further advanced degree in counseling or one of the social sciences from an accredited college or university. In addition, at least two years of experience in direct treatment of person(s) with mental illness or emotional disturbance, such experience gained under the supervision of a mental health professional recognized by the department or attested to by the licensed behavioral health agency.

• "Agency affiliated counselor" means a person registered under chapter 18.19.210 RCW, who is engaged in counseling and employed by an agency listed in WAC 246-810-016 or an agency recognized under WAC 246-810-017 to provide a specific counseling service or services.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in mental health, behavioral health, or other related human services field

• SUDP/SUDPT (dually credentialed)

• If designated by the work location, employee must have a valid driver’s license, personal auto insurance, and a driver's abstract/driving record.

What you'll do

As the Behavioral Health Clinician III (Mental Health Counselor) you will be responsible for providing quality counseling, case management, and community support services to clients with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders using evidence-based and promising practices, effectively meeting the need of our clientele; and documenting treatment and case management service provision in a timely and effective manner.

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.