Adult Behavioral Health Clinician I – Community-Based

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

12 days sick leave

13 holidays

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

LTD

AD&D

pension

403b

catastrophic & accident ins

Job summary

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington seeks a Clinician I to provide intensive behavioral health services to adults with chronic mental health issues in home, community, or facility settings. You will assess safety needs, develop treatment plans, and document in the EHR with Medicaid and WAC requirements.

Role requires crisis intervention, care coordination with healthcare providers, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective support and positive outcomes for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, behavioral science or related field.
• One year experience serving clients with chronic behavioral health needs.
• 21 years or older
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance
• Agency Affiliated License (HIV/AIDS training required) or applied for within 1st month of employment
• Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract)
• First Aid/CPR certified or the ability to become certified within the 1st month of employment
• Proof of negative TB test within past 12 months or ability to test within first 6 months of employment
• Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment
• Ability to work independently in addition to working as a member of a team
• Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multicultural situations
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals in home, hospital, or community settings to gather information and begin intake with a Mental Health Professional.
• Meet with client and complete relevant behavioral health clinical assessment tools.
• Gather information from medical and behavioral health providers to support intake diagnosis and access to ongoing ABH services.
• Assess immediate safety needs and summarize client history and presenting issues.
• Incorporate Medicaid eligibility into ongoing service authorization in Provider One.
• Complete Medicaid and WAC documentation for initial treatment planning and enrollment.
• Respond to urgent cases and meet clients after hours or weekends as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of community behavioral health resources and link clients to supports.
• Document all services in the EHR within required timeframes.
• Deliver Evidenced Based and Promising Practices tailored to client needs (e.g., CBT).
• Coordinate healthcare with primary care physicians and specialists.
• Utilize team members and natural supports to support treatment planning.
• Encourage client and natural supports’ participation in problem solving.
• Maintain focus on strengths, needs, and creative solutions.

Skills

Carelogic EHR

Provider One

PsychConsult

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, behavioral science or related field

Master’s Degree in Social Services or related field

Tools

Carelogic EHR

Provider One

PsychConsult

Job description

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington seeks a Clinician I to provide intensive behavioral health services to adults with chronic mental health issues in home, community, or facility settings. You will assess safety needs, develop treatment plans, and document in the EHR with Medicaid and WAC requirements.

Role requires crisis intervention, care coordination with healthcare providers, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective support and positive outcomes for