Mental Health Professional – Targeted Re-Entry Services

Lifeline Connections•Mount Vernon, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions. Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive. Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.

Requirements

Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning
Care Coordination and Systems Navigation
Trauma-Informed and Recovery-Oriented Practice
Crisis Intervention and Risk Assessment
Documentation and Regulatory Compliance
Cultural Humility and Diversity Awareness
Relationship Building and Community Collaboration
Professional Ethics and Accountability
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Time Management and Organizational Skills
Technology Proficiency (Electronic Health Records and Microsoft Office applications)

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial, behavioral health, and Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) assessments consistent with Medicaid Re-Entry Demonstration requirements, agency standards, and applicable Washington State regulations.
Utilize clinical judgment to identify participant strengths, barriers, risks, and service needs to support successful community re-entry.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Re-Entry Care Plans that are person-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, recovery-oriented, and strength-based.
Regularly evaluate participant progress and modify care plans as clinically indicated.
Provide targeted case management and behavioral health support services under Washington State's Medicaid Re-Entry Demonstration (1115 Waiver) and applicable managed care requirements.
Coordinate transitions of care between correctional facilities, behavioral health providers, medical providers, housing resources, employment services, and community-based organizations.
Facilitate participant access to behavioral health treatment, substance use treatment, medical care, benefits, transportation, housing, and other social support services.
Demonstrate effective crisis identification, intervention, de-escalation, and referral practices consistent with agency protocols and participant safety needs.
Function as an active member of a multidisciplinary treatment team by contributing clinical observations, recommendations, and service updates.
Collaborate effectively with correctional staff, healthcare providers, probation officers, courts, managed care organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders to support continuity of care.
Participate in case consultations, staffing meetings, utilization reviews, and treatment planning discussions.
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with: WAC 246-341 RCW 71.05 RCW 71.24 Medicaid Re-Entry Demonstration requirements HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements Agency policies and procedures
Demonstrate accountability for meeting productivity, documentation, billing, and reporting requirements.
Apply knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations to ensure compliance in all aspects of service delivery.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, service providers, and referral partners to expand participant access to resources and support services.
Identify gaps in community services and advocate for participants to obtain needed resources.
Represent the organization professionally at community meetings, care coordination events, and collaborative initiatives as assigned.
Demonstrate ethical decision-making, professional boundaries, and adherence to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), American Counseling Association (ACA), or other applicable professional standards.
Participate in supervision, training, performance improvement initiatives, and continuing education activities.
Support agency quality improvement, CARF accreditation activities, and organizational performance outcomes.
Promote a culture of recovery, inclusion, participant-centered care, and continuous quality improvement.