School-Based Behavioral Support Specialist for Issaquah School District
About The Position
Youth Eastside Services (YES) is hiring a Behavioral Health Support Specialist to serve Issaquah School District. The position provides school-based behavioral health services within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework for elementary, middle, and high school students. The role is split between Gibson Ek High School, Issaquah School District’s online school program, and as-needed clinical services at Cascade Ridge Elementary, Creekside Elementary, and Endeavour Elementary. The specialist works with students, families, educators, and community partners to promote mental wellness, resilience, and academic success. Services include prevention and early intervention, screening and assessment, crisis response, consultation, and counseling. The role also involves documentation and compliance, school collaboration, and participation in supervision, training, and professional development. Occasional evening events and travel between school sites may be required.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
- Washington State associate or independent license: LICSW/LICSWA, LMHC/LMHCA, or LMFT/LMFTA.
- Eligible to obtain or actively pursuing SUDP/T certification.
- Experience working with youth, families, and school systems.
- Ability to pass required background checks.
- Trauma-informed practice and cultural humility and responsiveness.
- Strong crisis assessment and intervention skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Relationship-building and collaboration skills.
- Organization and time management skills.
- Independent decision-making, adaptability, and problem-solving.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Nice To Haves
- Fully licensed behavioral health professional.
- Dual licensure in mental health and substance use disorder.
- Experience in school-based behavioral health.
- Bilingual and/or bicultural background reflective of East King County communities.
- Experience providing services within an MTSS framework.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and group counseling services.
- Conduct mental health and substance use screenings and assessments.
- Develop treatment plans and intervention strategies.
- Support students experiencing behavioral, emotional, or substance use concerns.
- Conduct suicide risk assessments and safety planning.
- Provide crisis intervention and stabilization support.
- Coordinate with school staff, caregivers, and emergency resources as needed.
- Participate in student support teams and care coordination meetings.
- Consult with educators, administrators, and school personnel.
- Assist in developing supportive school-wide behavioral health practices.
- Deliver classroom presentations and prevention programming.
- Provide parent education and community outreach.
- Promote mental health awareness and wellness initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including required assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Ensure compliance with agency, school district, Medicaid, and licensing requirements.
- Meet productivity and service delivery expectations and complete documentation within required timelines.
- Collaborate effectively with school partners.
- Participate in supervision, training, and professional development activities.
- Support agency initiatives related to Trauma-Informed Care, DEIB, and Zero Suicide.
Benefits
- Individual and group clinical supervision.
- Licensure supervision hours.
- Evidence-based practice training.
- Financial support toward SUDP certification.
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Consultation with multidisciplinary teams.
- Career advancement pathways.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
