Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist - Belltown

Job Title Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist Schedule Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm Location Seattle, Belltown Compensation $82,500–$96,500 per year (base salary plus up to $2,000 for bilingual skills and/or higher education). Job Summary The Outreach Team focuses on engaging clients living on streets and encampments with low‑barrier resource navigation, maintaining engagement with case management services, and establishing partnerships with other providers and organizations to coordinate care. The Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist will forge pathways and partnerships with outpatient mental health and substance use treatment providers, emergency departments, community‑based organizations, and neighborhood businesses. The role includes conducting warm handoffs from streets to behavioral health appointments, providing risk‑reduction and safer use strategies, and coordinating substance use disorder assessment, intervention, and linkage to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and recovery support services. Responsibilities Advance Mission & Vision: work with staff to transform systems of harm and inequity, and to support initiatives that reimagine community connectedness. Clinical Support and Engagement: build trusting relationships with clients who are living outside, use drugs, and have mental health needs; conduct brief assessments to understand substance use patterns, mental health status, and social determinants of health. Assess behavioral health needs and match clinical interventions to the individual’s stage of change; develop individualized harm‑reduction plans. Utilize clinical supervision, psychiatric consultation, and peer support to explore intervention strategies, self‑care, and burnout prevention. Harm Reduction Education and Counseling: educate clients on safer drug use practices, overdose prevention, and accessing harm‑reduction resources; use Motivational Interviewing to provide brief, ongoing counseling and support. Short‑Term Case Management and Referrals: assist clients in navigating social services, healthcare systems, and community resources; coordinate with external agencies for comprehensive care. Outreach and Community Engagement: conduct street outreach; develop and maintain respectful relationships with community stakeholders and treatment providers. Advocate for systemic changes to improve access to care; participate in regional and local meetings and case conferencing with homeless service providers. Documentation and Evaluation: maintain accurate client records, collect data, prepare reports, and participate in program evaluation and quality improvement activities. Provide services consistent with ETS/REACH policies and procedures. Note: New and/or different duties and responsibilities may be assigned to this job at any time. Requirements Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required; undergraduate degree with coursework in the social service field preferred. Minimum of three years’ experience in social work or outreach programs. Experience providing services to individuals experiencing homelessness and behavioral health conditions from a harm‑reduction perspective is essential. Knowledge and Skills Understanding of racial justice, social equity, and commitment to an equitable environment. Ability to establish effective relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload independently. Dependable, punctual, able to work under pressure, receptive to change, and willing to learn. Team player with strong attention to detail; ability to set boundaries, resolve conflict, and de‑escalate issues. Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion with sensitive information. Knowledge of King County behavioral health and substance use resources preferred. Computer literate, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and proactive in learning new technology. Physical Conditions and Requirements Mild exposure to illicit drug residues, fumes, and bio‑hazardous materials, including bloodborne pathogens; training will be provided to limit exposure. Job requires sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, occasional climbing, and carrying up to 30 pounds. Requires close, color, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus; moderate noise level. Local travel on behalf of the agency is required. Equipment Used Computer, photocopier, fax machine, phone, and tablets. Program vehicle; valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required. Inclusivity and Reasonable Accommodation Evergreen Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. A Washington State Patrol criminal background check will be conducted periodically as a condition of ongoing employment. ETS will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of the job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace or results in undue hardship for ETS. We also provide reasonable accommodation for the interview process. Key Benefits Medical, dental, and voluntary vision benefits. 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 2% after one year and Roth IRA. Life, short‑term disability, and FSA tax‑saving accounts. Employee Assistance Program and voluntary long‑term disability coverage. Vacation (2 weeks per year, accessible after 6 months), sick leave (24 days per year, accessible after 30 days). Mental health leave (12 days per year, accessible after 30 days). Holidays (12 days per year) and one floating holiday per year. Exceptional Perks Wellness stipend ($50 per month) for massage, fitness classes, gym membership, meditation, therapy, park passes, etc. Transportation stipend or pass and mileage and parking reimbursement when traveling for work. License renewal reimbursement and tuition/training assistance. Referral bonus ($100–$250) and sign‑on bonuses for eligible positions. Longevity awards ($50–$750) for milestone anniversaries and contributions to REACH programs. Discounts for Woodland Park Zoo, Verizon Wireless, and corporate shopping. Professional development support to fulfill continuing education requirements and advance career paths. #J-18808-Ljbffr ITXL