Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) has an outstanding employment opportunity for highly qualified behavioral health clinicians interested in providing support and advocacy for Washington's healers.

Founded in 1986, WPHP is an advocacy oriented, non-profit organization that supports doctoral level health care professionals address health conditions that may affect their ability to practice medicine safely. Through a proven model of accountability, support, and advocacy, WPHP helps program participants achieve unprecedented health outcomes utilizing principles of chronic illness management and peer support. WPHP enjoys a national reputation as one of the strongest programs of its kind in the country.

The Clinical Coordinator is a full-time, salaried position. Clinical Coordinators use their clinical experience and expertise to inform evaluation, case management, coaching, and advocacy decisions for program participants. Our modest size affords opportunities to be involved in special projects, organizational improvement, and educational activities. The ideal candidate is licensed at the masters level in a relevant mental health field and has experience with co-occurring and substance use disorders.

We are a welcoming and affirming organization. We believe that the well-being of our team is a pre-requisite to the wellness of our program participants. The work environment is team-based and highly collaborative with hybrid tele- and office-based model and schedules that can flex to accommodate personal priorities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional team working in service to an meaningful, intellectually challenging, and immensely gratifying mission. See www.wphp.org for more information.

With a generous pay structure, excellent benefits package, flexible work arrangements, and a wonderful team of coworkers, this position is the complete package.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

I. Referral and Intake

Gathers necessary collateral material and conducts biopsychosocial assessments with brief cognitive screen. Provides communication to key stakeholders in a timely manner. Provides recommendations indicated including need for cease practice, additional evaluation or resolution and clearance back to work.

III. Healthcare Monitoring

Meets with participants to ensure their health is in good status. Collaborates and works closely with providers as needed. Provide coaching and support to facilitate ongoing recovery and successful completion of their monitoring agreement.

Assists with management of participants in crisis, involving WPHP supervisor and participants’ care providers, where indicated.

Communication with stakeholders such as workplace, treating providers, insurance companies, credentialing bodies and disciplinary boards if applicable.

IV. General Organizational Duties

Participates in organizational efforts for enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Attends and participants in Annual Reunion with staff, alumni and current participants.

Understands and follows applicable state and federal laws, as well as WPHP policies, regarding confidentiality and protected health care information.

Engages in quality assurance and other special projects as needed.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

· Associate or Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Social Worker, or Clinical Psychologist (willing to pursue licensure in Washington)

· Substance Use Disorder Professional Certification (preferred)

· Minimum of three years of clinical experience

· Expertise with co-occurring disorders

· Knowledgeable in Quality Assurance procedures

· Thorough knowledge of Federal and State statutes regarding confidentiality

· Knowledge about family systems and impact on recovery

· Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a clinical team

· Must be of the conviction that substance use disorders are treatable primary disease, and be amenable to working in an abstinence-based program philosophy

· If applicant has a substance use disorder, must possess minimum of three years continuous sobriety and a current, strong recovery program

· Knowledge of 12-Step Programs

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

BENEFITS:

Excellent benefits at 40 hours per week including 100% employer paid health, dental, vision and disability insurance; 50% dependent benefit coverage; commuter stipend; and generous employer paid retirement plan contributions. Benefit package is estimated at 26% cash value of base salary, not including PTO.

WPHP may provide opportunities to facilitate groups for additional financial compensation if a candidate is interested in doing so.

Please include a cover letter with your application

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Self-determined schedule

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are to be fully vaccinated

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently licensed as a Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Social Worker, Psychologist, Associate in any of the above, or license eligible in the state of Washington?

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Clinical counseling: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Substance Use Disorder Professional Certification in WA (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98101