Master's Degree in Social Work. Master's Degree in Mental Health, Counseling, Addiction, or related field may be accepted depending on programs supervised.
2 years of direct service experience working in a behavioral health field, this includes 2 years of supervisory experience in any related setting. OR, 4 years direct service experience working in a behavioral health field in lieu of supervisory experience.
Required to meet Washington State requirements for a Mental Health Professional designation.
One of the following Washington State licenses required:
* Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
* Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
* Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW).
* Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Knowledge of the most current DSM and multi-axial evaluation required.
Knowledge of Revised Codes of Washington (RCWs) and Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) as related to the provision of services
Knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) as related to the provision of services.
Knowledge of culturally relevant resources available including services for monolingual, non-English speaking consumers and Native American consumers.
Knowledge of personnel and systems management approaches.
Knowledge of therapeutic approaches to chemical abuse.
Knowledge of the child placement system.
