Behavioral Health Intake Specialist

MultiCare Health System, Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

MultiCare Health System, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Intake Specialist in Spokane. The role involves counseling and case management for a patient caseload, with treatment planning and adherence to contracts and documentation standards.

You will advocate for patients and coordinate care within established guidelines. The position emphasizes collaboration with teams, continuous learning, and alignment with MultiCare values, including respect and belonging.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a related field.
• Mental Health Professional credentials per HB 1724 definitions.
• Previous experience in counseling services preferred.
• Driver's License/Abstract required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered counseling, advocacy and case management for patients.
• Develop treatment plans identifying patient voice, strategies and outcome measures.
• Meet agency documentation standards and authorization requirements.
• Tailor clinical/case management services to diverse patient needs.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in related field

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

## Behavioral Health Intake SpecialistApplylocations: Spokane, Washingtontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR79924**Join a team that shares your calling** At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. **FTE:** 1.0 (full-time), **Shift:** Day, **Schedule:** Monday - Friday**Position Summary**The Mental Health Professional is an exciting clinical opportunity responsible for counseling and case management service. In this role, you will maintain a patient caseload, providing intervention within established treatment guidelines, policies and procedures. The position offers you the ability to actively advocate on behalf of your patients.**Responsibilities:*** You will provide person-centered counseling, advocacy and case management for patients* You will develop treatment plans which clearly identify the patient’s voice, treatment strategies, and specific outcome measures* You will meet agency documentation standards and authorization requirements of contracts* You will strategically tailor effective clinical/case management services to meeting diverse patient needs* You will contribute to the success of MultiCare expectations and core values, continuously learning, and performing other duties as needed or assigned**Requirements:*** Masters degree in a related field* A Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724 one of these higher credentials are held: Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed, Marriage & Family Therap Assoc (LMFTA), Mental Health Counselor Assoc (LMHCA), SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), SW Advanced Lic (LASW), SW Assoc Independent Clinical Lic (LSWAIC)* Previous experience providing mental health counseling services preferred* Drivers License/Abstract**Why MultiCare?** **Rooted in the local community** Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. **Growth and education** Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you. **Well-being and support** Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life. **Living our values** Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. **Belonging for all** Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued. **Pacific Northwest lifestyle** Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.**Pay and Benefit Expectations**We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $31.32 - $45.09 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.Associated benefit information can be viewed here.