Behavioral Health Specialist (Internal title: Clinical Care Coordinator)

WE'RE GROWING!

JOIN OUR AMAZING TEAM AS A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST! (Internal title: CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR) Overview

WE'RE GROWING!

JOIN OUR AMAZING TEAM AS A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST! (Internal title: CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR)

TACOMA, WA (SERVING PIERCE COUNTY YOUTH & FAMILIES)

OUR CLINICAL TEAMS WORK IN THE HOMES OF FAMILIES AND IN THE COMMUNITY; PLUS, IN AN OFFICE SITE CCSWW's Family Behavioral Health Team - Named & Awarded WSU's Employer of the Year!

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Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is looking for a Behavioral Health Specialist (Internal title: Clinical Care Coordinator) to join our team of innovators who continually "push the envelope" and challenges traditional thinking in Behavioral Health. What We Value Compassion Diversity Strength-Based-Approach Social-Justice & Our Staff! What We Offer Starting Pay Range: $34.39 - $38.25 per hour Collaborative Supervision Training And Supervision Extensive training in multiple clinical approaches as well as training in other areas Daily and weekly supervision and support with your Clinical Supervisor, as needed. Benefits 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holiday each year! 3 weeks' vacation per year 12 sick-days per year Medical Dental Vision Insurance Life Insurance (1 times annual salary) Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension Responsibilities Meet and engage the family communicating compassion, support, respect and enthusiasm for them and your role as a helper. Provide and/or arrange necessary crisis response and stabilization services, completing and communicating the safety/crisis plan with family and others. Prepare the family for next steps in the intervention (e.g., team development, planning process, natural supports, etc.). Customize helping approaches to fit the family’s uniqueness, personality, culture and interest. Provide intensive and strength based therapeutic mental health services and supports to children, youth and families in the community including: assessing for immediate safety and stabilization needs, treatment plan development, safety and crisis planning, child and family team meeting facilitation, on-going assessment and evaluation of current treatment planning strategies, goals, and outcomes. Brainstorm and negotiate strategies that build on child and family strengths. Consult with clinical supervisor, mental health specialists and others as needed and incorporate recommendations. Meet productivity and documentation standards using collaborative problem solving strategies to ensure complete, accurate and strength based documentation for all children/youth and families served. Respond to crises in a prompt, effective and collaborative manner. Provide and/or facilitate the provision of a range of therapeutic responses that support the overall plan (including individual and family therapies). Utilize parent/family expertise in problem solving around specific needs. Modify and adjust individual intervention techniques for each situation without changing the direction of the plan. Facilitate placement into foster care, as needed, while ensuring necessary paperwork is completed and notifications made. Facilitate others, including a team, to implement the plan from beginning. Reevaluate, modify, and redesign plan based on new information. Inspire confidence in the child, family and other team members about their strengths and ability to transition successfully. Arrange and negotiate a process for ongoing formal and informal services and supports. Create and practice a plan for aftercare supports and response post CCS involvement. This position will participate in an on-call rotation with other Clinicians and Clinical Care Coordinators. This position will be based out of FBH Northend, Tacoma office. This position requires scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of youth and families served. The services we offer will be provided in community-based settings and in family homes. Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, behavioral sciences or equivalent, accredited degree. Experience serving children and/or families (e.g. mental health, social services, education). Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively within multi-cultural situations. Energetic, innovative style with the ability to engage children, youth and family members in services Enthusiastic and optimistic approach, encouraging ongoing participation of all involved Natural ability to work with others through a genuine strengths-based approach, appreciating unique qualities and assets of all involved Passion for helping families stay together. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. Ability to visually assess safety within family homes. Ability to meet with clients and colleagues in homes and community locations. Ability to drive to our family homes within the community with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance with an acceptable driving record per CCS policy. Preference for a flexible schedule rather than a traditional, fixed, 8-5, Monday through Friday, facility-based position. Should be able to participate in on-call rotation responsibilities, which will be discussed in our screening process. Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment. Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. About Tacoma Urbanites are drawn to downtown Tacoma for its competitively priced living spaces with sweeping views of Mt. Rainier, city and water views, while families gravitate toward Tacoma’s charming, affordable neighborhoods with big city amenities. Tacoma, conveniently located on the I-5 corridor, easily accessible to Seattle. Enjoy all the area has to offer: A haven for hikers, runners and cyclists. Tacoma is alive with activities from students attending the Universities and Trade, Technical and Community Colleges. Tacoma’s gourmands and culinary connoisseurs have cultivated a scene that’s made national press, with top-notch meeting and convention spaces, and huge headliner concerts have drawn visitors from across the globe. Birthplace of world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly, displaying at the Glass Museum, Tacoma is home to vibrant, creative community writers, artists and musicians, photographers, filmmakers, passionate entrepreneurs and business owners. Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors. Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Community Services of Western Washington