Behavioral Health Clinician II

About the role

We are currently looking for a Behavioral Health Clinician II (BHC II) (Mental Health Counselor) with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.

Our Mission

We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential. For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.

What you'll do

The Behavioral Health Clinician II provides quality counseling, case management, education and community support services to clients with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders using evidence-based and promising practices. This position does not supervise employees or provide clinical supervision.

Primary/Essential Duties And Responsibilities Are But Not Limited To:

• Provides evidence-based and research-supported mental health and psychosocial interventions through problem-solving, case management, and group facilitation in accordance with program policy and the clients' Individual Service Plan
• Understands mental health and/or substance use disorder diagnoses in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (e.g. DSM-5) and ASAM requirements
• Collaborates with other Pioneer behavioral healthcare providers and community partners based upon the clients' Individual Service Plan
• Provides behavioral health services based upon identified treatment needs specified in the clients' Individual Service Plan and in accordance with employee's education, training and certification
• Complies with documentation and filing requirements according to applicable WACs, agency, and funder policies
• Recognizes, respects, and maintains professional boundaries with clients
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of community resources
• Assists first responders as needed (i.e. police and medical personnel)
• Must be available to perform the essential functions of this job whenever scheduled to work
• Attends shift/staff meetings and actively participates in planning, coordination and communication of all types, which will contribute to the delivery of quality professional services
• Utilizes critical thinking and judgment to identify the most professional therapeutic reaction or intervention in client care
• Documents observations in daily notes in accordance with program policy
• Promotes and models teamwork and collaboration with coworkers
• Ensures client and employee safety by maintaining, cleaning, and disposing of equipment and supplies according to policy and procedures
• Maintains quality of care consistent with or exceeding standards set by federal, state, local, internal, and contract requirements
• Assists in the development of treatment methodologies and educational offerings in accordance with client needs as determined by program leadership
• Adheres to professional and ethical standards for behavioral health services
• Retrieves client and program data as needed
• Completes peer file audits to ensure accuracy and quality of documentation and services
• Actively participates in agency supervision in support of evidence-based practices and in accordance with applicable WAC and RCW requirements
• Obtains additional training required by applicable WACs and in accordance with annual training plan
• For positions in 24-hour locations, obtains and maintains a valid Washington State Food Handler's permit within one week of hire
• For positions in 24-hour locations, becomes CPR & First Aid certified within 90 days of hire (or as soon as possible) and maintains throughout employment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field
• Must be able to obtain & maintain AAC credential within 90 days of hire per WAC requirements. Must submit an AAC application in the initial 30 days of employment & complete any follow-up correspondence as requested by DOH to obtain approval
• Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in mental health and/or substance use programs
• Employees who operate their own or PHS vehicles on PHS business, must have a safe driving record as defined by PHS

Compensation

New hires for this position typically start between $27.01 and $33.77 hourly, depending on factors such as work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions. While the full pay range is provided to support pay transparency, individual compensation will vary within the range based on these factors.

Benefits

Eligible after 30 days of full-time employment (minimum of 30 hours/week):

• Medical
• Flexible spending
• Dental
• Vision

Additional Coverage After 60 Days:

• Life
• AD&D
• Disability

Other Benefits:

• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
• Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
• Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
• Employee recognition programs
• Public transportation discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)