Behavioral Health Care Coordinator
About ICHS
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.
Responsibilities
- Function as a member of the collaborative care team that includes the patient, primary care provider/dental provider, behavioral health provider, consulting psychiatrist, and other medical staff.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate behavioral health services in conjunction with other members of the patient’s care team and identified external providers who impact patient care, including support with care gap metrics for behavioral health.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the patient’s care team to improve the health of patients with chronic behavioral health conditions and/or complex needs.
- Educate patients and families to help them manage their behavioral health needs.
- Facilitate communication, coordinate services, address barriers, and promote optimal allocation of resources while balancing clinical quality and cost management.
This position is non-clinical and does not provide therapy nor counseling.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a mental health field (social work, psychology, counseling, or related field).
Experience
- One (1) year 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 (preferred).
- Experience coordinating care, case management, and developing/maintaining patient resources/contacts with other agencies/organizations (required).
- Experience in motivational interviewing and/or experience working with people experiencing crisis (preferred).
Other Requirements
- Suicide assessment, treatment, and management training required by WA State Department of Health within sixty (60) days of hire.
Benefits
- 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 320 hours rollover year to year
- Automatic 4% retirement contribution
- 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays
- Reimbursement for professional licensure
Schedule
This position splits time between the Shoreline clinic (2 days) and the Bellevue Clinic (2 days). One day work from home per week is permitted.