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Kitsap Mental Health Service is Hiring a Mental Health Access Screener Near Bremerton, WA

Access Screener Coordinator- Full Time
Hiring Range: $24.94 - $30.55 per hour

Benefits:
  • Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits
  • Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days and 9 paid holidays your first year
  • Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Student loan payment assistance and extensive training
  • An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative
Are you passionate about assisting individuals in need of behavioral health services? We're seeking an Access Screener & Coordinator to join our team and provide essential support to those seeking help. In this role, you'll be a critical part of our mission to connect individuals with the resources and services they require. If you're skilled in communication, crisis triage, and data coordination, we want you on our team.

Primary Responsibilities
:
  • Respond to individual requests for service through phone and in-person interactions, providing immediate crisis intervention when necessary.
  • Utilize your clinical judgment and de-escalation skills to effectively assist individuals in distress or facing a behavioral health crisis.
  • Acquire a deep understanding of KMHS services and their eligibility criteria to provide accurate information and referrals.
  • Become certified as a Navigator to guide clients in obtaining Medicaid funding.
  • Master the knowledge of community services, Medicaid eligibility, DSHS programs, and benefit application processes to offer guidance and appropriate referrals.
  • Manage the electronic medical record system with accuracy and timeliness, completing required reports, data entry, and database management.
  • Process referrals from primary care physicians, ensuring compliance with electronic medical records and monitoring outcomes across the agency.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field
EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience)
LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (can be obtained after hire)

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
Experience working with behavioral health consumers in a clinically oriented setting.
Experience entering data into an electronic medical record.
Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$70k-88k (estimate)

POST DATE

09/01/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

05/21/2024

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