School-Based Behavioral Support Specialist for Lake Washington School District

Youth Eastside Services•Bellevue, WA

10d•$65,125 - $92,186•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Eastside Services (YES) is hiring a Behavioral Health Support Specialist to serve three Title I elementary schools in Lake Washington School District: Helen Keller Elementary, Robert Frost Elementary, and Juanita Elementary. The position provides school-based behavioral health services within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, helping students access care and attend school while addressing barriers to school avoidance. The specialist collaborates with school personnel, behavioral health and social services personnel, families, and community partners to promote mental wellness, resilience, and academic success. Services include prevention and early intervention, assessment, crisis response, consultation, and counseling for elementary, middle, and high school students. The role includes clinical documentation and compliance with agency, school district, Medicaid, and licensing requirements. Work is primarily during Monday–Friday school/daytime hours, with occasional evening presentations, trainings, or family events. Travel between school sites may be required. The position combines independent work with team collaboration. YES offers clinical supervision, licensure supervision hours, evidence-based practice training, financial support toward SUDP certification, continuing education, multidisciplinary consultation, and career advancement pathways. Salary ranges by classification are Therapist I (associate licensed with MHP/CMHS), $65,125–$71,802; Therapist II (independently licensed with MHP/CMHS), $72,238–$79,664; and Therapist III (dual licensure), $83,616–$92,186. Placement depends on education, licensure status, relevant experience, and internal equity considerations.

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/LICWSA, 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.
Demonstrated trauma-informed practice, cultural humility and responsiveness, crisis assessment and intervention, communication, relationship-building and collaboration, organization and time management, 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 YES 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.