Behavioral Health Provider- Float

CHAS Health • Spokane, WA

7d • $82,387 - $110,722

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 provides individual and group counseling within the provider’s scope of practice, supports primary care providers through behavioral health consultation, gathers psychosocial information, evaluates patients, develops care plans, and connects clients with community resources.

Depending on the provider’s expertise and assigned duties, the position may also include chemical dependency assessment and counseling, as well as supervision and coordination of volunteers or behavioral health and social work students. The provider may facilitate peer reviews and chart audits, deliver staff training, and participate in community outreach. The role includes supporting the CHAS Health mission and core values.

Requirements

• Valid 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.
• In Washington, associates must obtain a declaration of supervision within the first 30 days of hire.
• In Idaho, associates must identify a designated clinical supervisor and submit that 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.
• 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 is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling within the individual’s 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 data and provide it to other providers to support medical care management.
• Conduct mental health evaluations using approved tools to assess amenability to treatment and the level of care needed.
• Develop detailed care plans for each client 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 instruments and tools, and determine suitability for referrals to other agencies or programs.
• For staff with chemical dependency expertise, conduct 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 audit processes as assigned.
• Perform other assigned duties, including supporting the CHAS Health mission and core values.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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