Behavioral Health Specialist II

International Community Health Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization in Seattle as a Behavioral Health Specialist II, working in a school-based health clinic. You will provide essential behavioral health services, promote equitable health care, and support the community’s diverse needs. Candidates should possess a master's degree and experience in multicultural settings. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, health insurance premiums covered, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Insurance premiums 100% paid

Paid time off up to 200 hours annually

Automatic 4% retirement contribution

9 paid holidays per year

Reimbursement for professional licensure

Qualifications

• Three years of experience working with high-risk groups.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.
• Current credential as a Licensed Independent Social Worker or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health assessments and psychotherapy.
• Consult with primary care providers and school staff.
• Develop classroom outreach programs for trauma-informed care.

Skills

Multicultural competence

Therapeutic techniques

Assessment skills

Case management

Consultation

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $51.24/hr

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Discover how you can make an impact on people, communities and creating greater health equity.

International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally-recognized federally qualified health center, and for over 50 years ICHS has provided culturally and linguistically appropriate health and wellness services, including increasing health equity for uninsured and medically underserved individuals of all languages and walks of life. We firmly believe that access to quality health care strengthens our families and communities, and promotes a more just society. We take pride in our diverse and inclusive workforce and at ICHS we value respect and support each other so each individual can achieve his or her full potential. We invite you to join us and be inspired by colleagues that share your mission and purpose.

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We offer

• Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
• “Share the success” bonuses
• Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS
• Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 264 hours rollover year to year
• Automatic 4% retirement contribution
• 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays
• Reimbursement for professional licensure

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Specialist II - School-Based Health Clinic is a senior member of the collaborative care team located at one of ICHS’s School Based Health centers. This position will work from an integrated behavioral health model, providing a broad spectrum of culturally appropriate services, including completing behavioral health assessments with standardized behavioral and health risk screenings, providing group, individual and family psychotherapy, help with case management, and make referrals to students with behavioral health/academic needs. Additional indirect services will include providing consultation services to the primary care providers and the school staff, consulting with psychiatry, making psychoeducational presentations to staff and students about behavioral health, and providing liaison services between school staff and primary care providers. This position will develop, implement, and evaluate classroom and staff outreach education programs that promote a trauma informed school environment and will assist and support other school based Behavioral Health Specialists in this work as needed. This position is subject to meeting performance expectations and grant continuation.

Education -Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.

Experience - Three (3) years’ experience working with individuals with a disability; the elderly, mothers and children, and/or other high risk groups. One (1) year experience in a multicultural health care clinic and direct service experience with bilingual/bicultural patients preferred. Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

Other Requirement(s) - Current and active credential as a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the Washington State Department of Health.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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Medical insurance

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401(k)

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