Mental Health Professional

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. Provide counseling services to agency patients in partnership with therapeutic animals and other treatment team providers .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeVancouver • Washington • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $26 - $36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing mental health evaluations, individual and group therapy, and case management services while ensuring compliance with Washington State regulations. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a treatment team, particularly in therapeutic settings involving animals.

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Master's Degree In CounselingMental Health Professional (MHP) RequirementsExperience With Co-Occurring DisordersFamiliarity With WAC 246-341EAGALA Certification

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Hard Skills

Mental Health EvaluationsIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyCase ManagementStrength-Based Service PlansCompliance With Washington Administrative CodesTherapeutic Services Partnered With AnimalsDocumentation Of Clinical FilesHorse Behavior KnowledgeHorsemanship Skills

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationAttendance Reliability

Certifications & Qualifications

EAGALA CertificationPATH Intl. CertificationNatural Lifemanship Certification

Industry Keywords

Washington State RegulationsRCW 71.05WAC 246-341Therapeutic AnimalsConfidentiality Of Patient Records

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide counseling services to agency patients in partnership with therapeutic animals and other treatment team providers
Review Washington Administrative Codes, Revised Codes, and federal regulations to ensure compliance
Develop strength-based individual service plans with patients in compliance with WAC 246-341
Provide mental health evaluations, individual therapy, group therapy, and case management services
Work as part of a treatment team and coordinate care with other treatment providers
Maintain complete and up-to-date clinical files documenting services and patient contacts
Support and implement agency policies and procedures
Represent the agency at community meetings and clinical reviews with supervisor approval
Support barn chores as needed and collaborate with the equine specialist on horse selection
Prepare activities and debrief the treatment team after sessions
Support volunteer training as needed
Maintain confidentiality of patient records in accordance with federal and state laws
Participate in occasional community-agency visits, staff retreats, and staff development activities
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree or further advanced degree in counseling or one of the social sciences from an accredited college or university required
Meet the requirements of a mental health professional as defined in WAC 246-341
At least 2 years of experience working with adults suffering from co-occurring disorders to qualify as an MHP, or have an MSW degree
Meet all educational and supervised postgraduate experience requirements for a Mental Health Professional as defined in WAC 246-341
Familiarity with Washington State regulations related to mental health services (RCW 71.05) and chemical dependency services (WAC 246-341)
Current unencumbered driver's license and proof of current car insurance
Good verbal and written communication skills
Great attendance
Ability to work well with others in a treatment team
Ability to stand/walk for up to 60 minutes at a time, 4 to 5 times per day
Ability to reach, stoop, kneel, sit, speak clearly, crouch, lift up to 50 lbs., hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate writing utensils, equine tack, and keyboard keys
Ability to effectively operate an automobile regularly
Preferred: at least 1 year of experience providing therapeutic services partnered with animals
Preferred: EAGALA, PATH Intl., or Natural Lifemanship certification
Preferred: basic knowledge of horse behavior and horsemanship skills
Preferred: strong understanding of PATH Intl. standards for counseling services partnered with horses

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
Employer-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Access to supplemental coverage options
401(k) retirement plan
Generous paid time off with accrual rates increasing with years of service
Paid holidays and personal holidays
Opportunity to work from home at times
Staff retreats and staff development activities