Behavioral Health Specialist I

Job Description

Job Description

Join the ICHS Team!

Discover how you can make a difference in people’s lives and help strengthen communities.

International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized community health center. For over 50 years, we have provided medical, dental, and wellness care to individuals and families from all regions and all walks of life many of whom face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. We believe that quality health care supports stronger families, healthier communities, and a more just society.

At ICHS, we are proud of our team-based approach and the shared commitment that drives our work. We value respect, collaboration, and compassion in everything we do. When you join ICHS, you become part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.

We offer

• Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
• “Share the success” bonuses
• Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS
• Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 264 hours rollover year to year
• Automatic 4% retirement contribution
• 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays
• Reimbursement for professional licensure
• Eligible for a SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $5000

Job Summary

ICHS’ behavioral health services are collaborative, patient centered, and designed to improve and enhance patient’s emotional, mental, and behavioral health.  As a member of the patient’s care team, ICHS’ behavioral health program is accountable for the behavioral health care of all ICHS patients through direct referral, indirect review and implementation of guidelines and workflows impacted by the patient’s behavioral health. Patients access behavioral health services as a member of their care team.  In addition to patient care within the framework of established behavioral health guidelines and ICHS’ Principles of Practice and approved by the appropriate licensing board in the State of Washington, the Behavioral Health Specialist functions as a member of the collaborative care team that includes the patient, primary care provider, behavioral health provider, consulting psychiatrist, and other medical staff. This position is responsible for providing integrated behavioral health care within a primary care setting. This position is subject to meeting performance expectations and grant continuation. 

This position requires an Associate License (example: LMHCA, LMFTA, LSWAIC)

Education - Graduate degree in mental health field (social work, psychology, counseling, or related field).
Experience - Postgraduate experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and/or substance use disorders; individuals with a disability; individuals of a vulnerable population (elderly, mothers, children) and/or other high risk groups required. Full, current and unrestricted license/certification to practice as a healthcare provider as a substance use disorder professional or substance use disorder professional trainee preferred. One (1) year experience in a multicultural health care clinic and direct service experience with bilingual/bicultural patients preferred. Experience with motivational interviewing techniques preferred. Experience with assessing mental health and substance abuse use disorders and providing appropriate interventions based on the patient’s level of need preferred.
Other Requirement(s) - Suicide assessment, treatment, and management training required by WA State Department of Health. Meet the training requirement and current certification by WA State to submit billing and provide SBIRT services. Full, active and unrestricted associate license to practice as a behavioral healthcare provider in WA State. Bilingual language fluency preferred.

Saturdays shifts may be required for this position.