Behavioral Health Specialist - Inpatient

Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.

What are we looking for in a Behavioral Health Specialist?
The Behavioral Health Specialist is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides mental health treatment to clients in our evaluation & treatment facilities in Yakima and Selah. These sixteen-bed units provide evaluation, stabilization, and brief treatment for individuals who require inpatient treatment due to an emotional crisis or change in function due to a mental illness. An integrated, multidisciplinary team of professionals provides individualized treatment and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan that emphasizes community resources and family support. Working within a trauma-informed environment, Behavioral Health Specialists assess clients’ needs and facilitate educational groups to assist clients with developing skills for illness management to help stabilize the client and prepare them for outpatient treatment. In addition, Behavioral Health Specialists assist with case management, communicate with clients’ support systems, and collaborate to develop a comprehensive discharge plan. Excellent communication skills, the ability to build rapport quickly with people of all backgrounds, and a collaborative attitude are essential in this role. We currently have one position available at our Bridges location in Selah. 

Work Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday 7AM - 6PM

Behavioral Health Specialist duties may include:

• facilitating group counseling and skill building sessions
• completing clinical assessments for new program clients
• collaborating with each client and the clinical team to develop individualized treatment and discharge plans
• monitoring client symptoms, medication response, and activities of daily living
• providing case management and care coordination to assist each client with achieving treatment plan goals and obtaining necessary services
• assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
• completing all required clinical documentation in a timely and client-centered manner

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, social services, or related field
• Five years of experience providing behavioral health treatment
• Must be eligible for Certified Agency Affiliated Counselor credential in Washington State at time of hire
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
• In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs

Innovative Program & Services

• A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
• Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services

Excellent Benefits

• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
• Tuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional education
• Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance

Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.

Salary : $29 - $37