What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Care Coordinator position at International Community Health Services?
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International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized community health center. For over 50 years, we have provided medical, dental, and wellness care to individuals and families from all regions and all walks of life many of whom face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. We believe that quality health care supports stronger families, healthier communities, and a more just society.
At ICHS, we are proud of our team-based approach and the shared commitment that drives our work. We value respect, collaboration, and compassion in everything we do. When you join ICHS, you become part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.
We offer
ICHS’ behavioral health services are collaborative, patient centered, and designed to improve and enhance patient’s emotional, mental, and behavioral health. As a member of the patient’s care team, ICHS’s Behavioral Health program is accountable for the behavioral health care of all ICHS patients through direct referral, indirect review and implementation of guidelines and workflows impacted by the patient’s behavioral health. Patients access behavioral health services as a member of their care team. The Behavioral Health Care Coordinator functions as a member of the collaborative care team that includes the patient, primary care provider/dental provider, behavioral health provider, consulting psychiatrist, and other medical staff. This temporary position is responsible for providing integrated behavioral health care within a primary care setting. This position is non-clinical and does not provide therapy nor counseling. This position plans, organizes, and coordinates behavioral health services in conjunction with other members of the patient’s care team and identified external providers who impact patient care, including support with care gap metrics for behavioral health. This position works collaboratively other members of the patient’s care team to improve the health of patients with chronic behavioral health conditions and/or complex needs; educates patients and families to help them manage their behavioral health needs; facilitates communication, coordinates services, addresses barriers, and promotes optimal allocation of resources while balancing clinical quality and cost management.
Education - Bachelor’s degree in a mental health field (social work, psychology, counseling, or related field).
Experience - One (1) year experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and/or substance use disorders; individuals with a disability; individuals of a vulnerable population (elderly, mothers, children) and/or other high risk groups preferred. Experience coordinating care, case management, and developing/maintaining patient resources/contacts with other agencies/organizations required. Experience in motivational interviewing and/or experience working with people experiencing crisis is preferred.
Other Requirement(s) - Suicide assessment, treatment, and management training required by WA State Department of Health within sixty (60) days of hire.
This position will split time between the Shoreline clinic (2 days) and the Bellevue Clinic (2 days). One day work from home per week is permitted.
Discover how you can make a difference in people’s lives and help strengthen communities.
International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized community health center. For over 50 years, we have provided medical, dental, and wellness care to individuals and families from all regions and all walks of life many of whom face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. We believe that quality health care supports stronger families, healthier communities, and a more just society.
At ICHS, we are proud of our team-based approach and the shared commitment that drives our work. We value respect, collaboration, and compassion in everything we do. When you join ICHS, you become part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.
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 320 hours rollover year to year
- Automatic 4% retirement contribution
- 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays
- Reimbursement for professional licensure
ICHS’ behavioral health services are collaborative, patient centered, and designed to improve and enhance patient’s emotional, mental, and behavioral health. As a member of the patient’s care team, ICHS’s Behavioral Health program is accountable for the behavioral health care of all ICHS patients through direct referral, indirect review and implementation of guidelines and workflows impacted by the patient’s behavioral health. Patients access behavioral health services as a member of their care team. The Behavioral Health Care Coordinator functions as a member of the collaborative care team that includes the patient, primary care provider/dental provider, behavioral health provider, consulting psychiatrist, and other medical staff. This temporary position is responsible for providing integrated behavioral health care within a primary care setting. This position is non-clinical and does not provide therapy nor counseling. This position plans, organizes, and coordinates behavioral health services in conjunction with other members of the patient’s care team and identified external providers who impact patient care, including support with care gap metrics for behavioral health. This position works collaboratively other members of the patient’s care team to improve the health of patients with chronic behavioral health conditions and/or complex needs; educates patients and families to help them manage their behavioral health needs; facilitates communication, coordinates services, addresses barriers, and promotes optimal allocation of resources while balancing clinical quality and cost management.
Education - Bachelor’s degree in a mental health field (social work, psychology, counseling, or related field).
Experience - One (1) year experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and/or substance use disorders; individuals with a disability; individuals of a vulnerable population (elderly, mothers, children) and/or other high risk groups preferred. Experience coordinating care, case management, and developing/maintaining patient resources/contacts with other agencies/organizations required. Experience in motivational interviewing and/or experience working with people experiencing crisis is preferred.
Other Requirement(s) - Suicide assessment, treatment, and management training required by WA State Department of Health within sixty (60) days of hire.
This position will split time between the Shoreline clinic (2 days) and the Bellevue Clinic (2 days). One day work from home per week is permitted.
Salary : $29 - $42