Behavioral Health Aide

Lifepoint Health • Pasco, WA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Aide joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Must have or apply for a Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Bilingual and/or English-Spanish speaking preferred.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse population.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field from an accredited university.
• Must be a Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor or Certified Agency Affiliated Counselor.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtained within 90 days after hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related field preferred
• Three (3) years’ recent clinical / management experience in mental health treatment preferred.
• At least five years experience working in the Mental Health Field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• May work as an agency affiliated counselor while the application is processed by the state, or possess current Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA), Licensed Advance Social Worker (LASW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Social Worker Associate & Advanced (LSWAA) as defined by the Washington State Department of Health.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work within the required supervision parameters established by Washington Department of Health Licensed Professional Counselors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED