Behavioral Health Outreach Clinician - Seattle

Sound•Seattle, WA

2d•$31 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

Sound Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Outreach Clinician in Seattle, WA. This role is part of the Behavioral Health Outreach Program (BHOP), which serves public housing residents with behavioral health concerns. Clinicians work in a self-directed capacity in the community, utilizing brief interventions and therapeutic skills to help clients connect with long-term supports. Sound is committed to Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion and uses an evidence-based clinical care model called Reaching Recovery. The primary office is in the Lake City neighborhood, but the role requires frequent driving and community outreach.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a counseling-related field, with a strong emphasis on working with families and community agencies.
A minimum of one year of clinical experience as a clinician or case manager.
Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record.
Must be able to apply for and obtain a WA State Agency Affiliated Counselor credential.
Must pass criminal background checks.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated skills in clinical assessment and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

Provides direct services and/or internal and external organization referrals for clients.
Develops treatment plans and maintains accurate and timely clinical records according to organization policy.
Provides housing stabilization services to clients referred by Seattle Housing Authority and King County Housing Authority.
Provides on-site services at the housing site during their scheduled work hours.
Assists clients to remain stable in the community, thereby reducing the use of hospitals or involuntary treatment services.
Monitors medication regimes and treatment compliance.
Monitors utilization of services and the success of outcome measures.
Meets county standards for service intensity and productivity requirements.
Participates in team member meetings, consultations, case presentations, and in-service training.
Participates in ongoing program development and assessment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Establishes and maintains positive, ethical, and professional working relationships with clinical team members, clients, and outside organizations, particularly King County and Seattle Housing Authorities.
Relates to a wide variety of people including members of ethnic and sexual minority populations, and is respectful of individual and cultural differences.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Premium 100% paid by Sound for team member and child coverage to age 26, depending on plan selected. Spouse/Domestic Partner coverage available at team member’s cost.
Life Insurance (2x annual salary + additional $25,000): paid by Sound
Long Term Disability Insurance (60% monthly salary): paid by Sound
Retirement Plan: Sound contributes 3% to team member’s plan; team member is 100% vested.
Retirement Plan - 401(k) Plan, pre-tax and/or Roth: team member may contribute to their own plan.
Health Savings Account: Sound contributes $1,133.33 (individual) or $2,266.67 (family) for eligible team members, pro-rated for new hires in first year.
Flexible Spending Accounts: for health care and dependent day care costs (pre-tax)
EAP: Employee Assistance Plan
Vacation: 18 days per year, increasing with years of service
Holidays: 9 days per year
Sick Leave: 12 days per year
Bereavement Leave: for death in the family
Parking: Free at all Sound sites
Training: Free in-house professional training and $400 annually + 3 paid days off-site training
Service Award: at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 & 40 years of service