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Home My WebLink AboutPersonnel Action Request Recommendation - RenewPOSITION MANAGEMENT APPROVAL (PMA) Section 1 - Requested Action Requested Action Required Prior to Action Reauired Prior to Finalization Update Position Add New Position ❑ Increase Position Count ❑ Decrease; Position Count ❑ Reinstate Position ❑ Archive Position Department ❑ N/A ❑ JD Pending with HR Director ® JD Update Approved Board of County Commissioners ❑ N/A ❑ Approved F-1 Annrnvarl Labor Union ❑ N/A ® Notice Sent (copy HR Director) Sent By MM Impact Bargaining Scheduled ❑ Impact Bargaining Completed Creation of new paid Therapist Intern position in order to attract more therapists to the county. Position JD is complete and has been provided to the Union with no concerns being brought back to us. Position would pay 8o% of regular therapist and position would join the union. JD Attached. Pay band has not been created in the pay tables, so information is left blank below. Section 2 - Request Detail Item Current Data Changing Data Job# -Job Title 000 -00 -Therapist Intern 000 -00 -<Enter Title> Department GrIS-Grant Mental Healthcare- 1o8 000 A A EEO Class Paraprofessionals Pay Type/FLSA Non -Exempt — Salaried (SALYNE) ^ Reports To 150 -25 -Care Coordination Manager 000 -00 -<Enter Title> EE04 Code AWC Code Grp# -Name Toy -Therapy Services ^ Employee Type Full Time Regular ^ Band Pay Step Table FTE A A Position Count Step t Ste teP 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 $ $ $ $ $ $ Section 3 - HR Review of R tail Request De Submitted by ® Matt ❑ Chrsta ❑ Laurissa ❑ Kirk Date: 1/3/19 ection 4ct5� ores HR Director: ti.L g Date: Ls Board ApprovAZ Required ❑ Not Required Chair: / Vice -Chair: Date: 18% tq Member: Section 5 - FIR Action ❑ Pay Step Table ❑ Comp Master Table ❑ Comp Plan ❑ Position Setup Initials: Revised 06/06/17 Grant County Job Description Title: Therapist -Intern Code(s): 151 -XX Dept:" Grant Integrated Services status: Full Time and/or Part Time EISA: Exempt Union Teamsters 76o - Therapy Reports to: Clinical Manager or Assigned Pay Band: Unpaid/8o% of base Thera Rate Supervisory Authority: I N/A Updated: .112/12/18 "Revised: POSITION SUMMARY The Intern Therapist position allows individuals working on obtaining their Master Degree in the Mental Health field to obtain hands on experience providing therapy services to individuals with emotional, behavioral, and other mental disorders assuring individualized quality mental health services which contribute to the well-being of citizens of Grant County. Services may be provided in an individual and/or group setting. This position is unpaid for the first 3 months and may be offered a paid internship position if successfully completed the agency's and school's set requirements. Internship position would be paid at 8o% of the full wage plus benefits. Once graduated and the Agency has an opening, interns may be offered a full time Therapist position at the full wage upon completion of their degree program. Grant Integrated Services provides individual and/or group treatment services to individuals with emotional, behavioral and other mental disorders, to enhance independent choice, satisfaction, and optimum participation in the community, family, and employment or education environments. This position may be required to work various hours/days of the week. The schedule for this position will be set by designated supervisor/manager and may be changed as Agency/department needs change. This position is represented by the Teamsters Local Union #76o. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following examples of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position. Employee must comply with all County and department policies, procedures, WAC's, or other regulatory bodies. 1. Must attend all scheduled supervisions, seek consultation on cases and participate in case staffngs. 2. Must keep assigned supervisor apprised of any changes with internship eligibility or College status. Leaving educational program or failure to meet requirements of program will resultin immediate suspension of paid internship; 3. Provides ethical services within the Agency license and approval of supervisor. 4. Follows all reporting guidelines related to Mandatory Reporting, Duty to Warn and Immediate danger. 5. Provides treatment services to identified caseload, addressing the individual's life domains and incorporating them into a written treatment plan, and assuring treatment is commensurate with clinician's education and licensure/registration. 6. Completes and maintains appropriate records which meet Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Revised Codes of Washington (RCW), other regional contracts, and all other applicable Agency requirements. 7. Meets competency level for service coding, billing requirements, and other direct service standards as established by the Agency. 8. Monitors the individual's risk to self, others, property, and grave disability and refer to appropriate service. 9. Maintains strong working relationships with referring outside agencies, i.e. medical clinics, hospitals, convalescent centers, schools and other county agencies, as appropriate, to insure continuity of care for individuals served. New 11/2018 lo. Creates individual treatment plans reflecting measurable goals, timelines and treatment outcomes, incorporating natural supports and maintains the individual's maximum level of functioning. 11. Makes referrals to appropriate resources when not provided by the Agency and are basic to the needs of the individual and coordinate services between other agencies. 12. Assures services are provided which support the individual's rights and are compatible with the particularculture and primary language of the individual. 13. Actively participates in training and other meetings, whether in or out of office, as requested. EDUCATION,'EXPERIENCE ' and LICENSING To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any combination of education and experience may be substituted as long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Require • Must complete Application for Internship; • Must have working agreement with College or University; • Must obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor Credential within 6o days of internship; • Completed course work to obtain Master program for Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family, Social Work or related field and only needing to complete internship hours; • Attending University or College accredited by the State of Washington; • Obtain Master's degree within 1 year of internship; • Strong written and spoken communication skills • Demonstrated time management, organizational and networking skills • Good personal computer operations experience Preferred • At least two years of related experience in the direct treatment of individuals and families with emotional/behavioral disorders • Training in and application of Evidence Based Practices • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Experience with a clinical computer software program • A full range of clinical knowledge including treatment of children, adults, couples and families • Spanish ,Bilingual/Bicultural CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: • Valid Washington State Driver's License: Must have a safe reliable vehicle with proof of automobile insurance • Background Check: Must have an acceptable background report, at time of hire and every three years afterward • Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving report • Add Item if needed PHYSICAL ABILHES WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Abilities: Physical abilities are primarily those required of an office or administrative position; the ability to walk, sit, write, hear, and speak; operation of office equipment, including, but not limited to phone, copy machine, fax machine, computer; typing on keyboard.. Specific vision abilities required, by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. New 11/2018 Although not the primary focus of this position, GrIS facilities provide clinical services so all positions may be exposed to potentially verbally and physically aggressive individuals and/or environments, as well as exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed in an office setting but may include any of the Grant Integrated Services offices as well as various work locations, including schools, jails, client's homes, or community locations. Because of the variance of location, the employee may be exposed to varying temperature, odors or vapors, sub -sanitary environments (pets, second-hand smoke), and weather. This position requires travel to attend local, state and national meetings. Acknowledgment: 1, have received a copy of this job description, which is a guideline, or summary of the duties 1 am to perform. The description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties or roles performed by personnel so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. APPROVED; Employee Signature Supervisor Signature New 11/2018 Date Date