Mental Health Counselor - PACT (Supported Employment Specialist) - Full Time

Job Description

Clinician I – PACT (Program of Assertive Community Treatment) – Full Time

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Everett, WA
$28.13 - $42.45/hr DOE
Compass Health – Compassion in Action

Compass Health is seeking a Clinician I - Supported Employment Specialist to join our South PACT team, providing intensive, team-based behavioral health services to adults living with severe and persistent mental health conditions.

PACT is a highly collaborative, community-based model designed to serve individuals with complex needs who have not benefited from traditional outpatient services. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through consistent outreach, relationship-building, and whole-person care.

What You'll Do

As a PACT Clinician I, you will:

• Provide recovery-oriented behavioral health services, including counseling, case management, and care coordination.
• Partner with clients to develop individualized, strength-based treatment plans that promote recovery and independence.
• Deliver services primarily through community-based outreach (homes, hospitals, shelters, jails, and other community settings).
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary PACT team, providing coordinated, team-based care.
• Deliver services in alignment with PACT fidelity standards, including frequent client contact and high levels of outreach.
• Conduct ongoing assessments, including risk evaluations and safety planning.
• Support clients in accessing resources, building natural supports, and navigating multiple systems of care.
• Coordinate care with psychiatric providers, medical providers, emergency services, and community agencies.
• Facilitate group services and psychoeducation as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and required trainings.

Schedule & Program Expectations

• Provide daily outreach services in the community
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, including crisis response
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned
• Deliver services to a high-acuity population with complex, multi-system involvement

What You Bring

• BA/BS/BSW degree in a Behavioral Science-related field
• Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices or willingness to learn
• Ability to meet Washington State requirements for an Agency Affiliated Counselor if not already licensed
• Valid Washington State Driver's License, insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, which may include DSHS review

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based, and community-oriented environment
• Experience as an employment specialist.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to maintain a solution-focused, flexible approach when addressing complex challenges
• Experience working across multiple systems (behavioral health, medical, legal, social services)
• Must be at least 21 years of age by date of hire in order to complete Outreach with personal or agency vehicle, as required by Compass policy.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for full-time staff
• 16 days of paid vacation the first year
• 12 sick days with great wellness day
• 13 paid holidays – 11 regular and 2 that you choose
• Professional development opportunities and training
• Professional funds and paid education leave
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Mileage reimbursement for community-based work
• Supportive team environment with ongoing supervision

About Compass Health

Compass Health has served Western Washington for over 110 years and is the region's largest nonprofit provider of behavioral health and substance use treatment. We serve communities across Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties, offering outpatient, residential, and inpatient services.

We are committed to:

• Equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed care
• A collaborative and supportive workplace culture
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. xhyhwjd We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.