Behavioral Health Provider- Float

CHAS Health • Spokane, WA

5d

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Provider improves the overall health of the communities CHAS Health serves by providing social or behavioral health services to patients and families. The role delivers counseling, assessments, care planning, consultation, and connections to community resources, and may include chemical dependency services or supervision duties depending on the employee’s expertise and training.

The provider collaborates with primary care providers and other CHAS staff, documents services in the electronic health record, and may participate in training and community outreach. Employees are expected to support the CHAS Health mission and core values, exercise independent judgment, and help maintain a safe and respectful environment.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Licensed Advanced Social Worker (or associate), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (or associate), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (or associate), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (or associate), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and/or Licensed Professional Counselor.
• Washington associates must obtain a declaration of supervision within the first 30 days of hire.
• Idaho associates must identify a designated clinical supervisor and submit the information to DOPL within the first 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of available community linkage resources.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion consistently.
• Current BLS (CPR/AED) certification.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of clinical practice with underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling within the scope of practice to support clients’ personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
• Be available to primary care providers for behavioral health staffing and consultation.
• Collect psychosocial information about individuals and share it with providers to support medical care management.
• Conduct mental health evaluations using approved tools to assess suitability for treatment and the appropriate level of care.
• Develop detailed care plans for clients and document them in the electronic health record.
• Connect clients with community resources.
• Provide in-service training for CHAS staff as requested.
• Participate in community outreach activities as directed.
• For staff with chemical dependency expertise, conduct chemical dependency assessments using approved testing instruments and evaluation tools, and determine suitability for referral to other agencies or programs.
• For staff with chemical dependency expertise, provide individual and group counseling and education focused on alcohol and drug treatment, relapse prevention, and cognitive behavioral change.
• For staff with clinical supervision training and duties, supervise and coordinate volunteers and behavioral health or social work students as required.
• For staff with clinical supervision training and duties, facilitate peer review and chart audits as assigned.
• Perform other assigned duties, including supporting the CHAS Health mission and core values.

Benefits

• Annual milestone bonus for eligible employees: $500 per year worked, up to $5,000.
• Medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance, subject to eligibility and criteria.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match.
• More than six weeks of paid time off annually for full-time employees.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment assistance.
• Childcare reimbursement of up to $7,500 annually.
• CME and license fee reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed