Behavioral Health Coordinator- Outpatient

About the role

Provide peer support to individuals with substance use and/or substance use disorders. Coordinate and expand services for individuals experiencing an overdose crisis in the emergency department. Conduct street outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness, with a focus on those with opioid addictions. Connect clients with health insurance, SUD treatment, and housing services. Collaborate with community providers and attend meetings and networking opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to individuals with substance use and/or substance use disorders.
• Coordinate and expand services for individuals experiencing an overdose crisis in the emergency department.
• Conduct street outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness, with a focus on those with opioid addictions.
• Connect clients with health insurance, SUD treatment, and housing services.
• Collaborate with community providers and attend meetings and networking opportunities.
• Aid clients in accessing housing and housing services.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, or combination of education and experience required for the job.

Experience: 1+ years; Self-identify as a recipient or survivor of mental health services, well-grounded in recovery for at least one (1) year.

Certifications: BCLS upon completion of hospital orientation; Certified Washington State Peer Counselor within 12 months of employment in position.

Licenses: Must apply for a Washington State Agency Affiliate Counselor Registration within 30 days of hire date.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, or combination of education and experience required for the job.

Experience: 1+ years; Self-identify as a recipient or survivor of mental health services, well-grounded in recovery for at least one (1) year.

Certifications: BCLS upon completion of hospital orientation; Certified Washington State Peer Counselor within 12 months of employment in position.

Licenses: Must apply for a Washington State Agency Affiliate Counselor Registration within 30 days of hire date.

Skills

Self-identify as a recipient or survivor of mental health services, well-grounded in recovery for at least one (1) year.

BCLS upon completion of hospital orientation.

Certified Washington State Peer Counselor within 12 months of employment in position.

Washington State Agency Affiliate Counselor Registration within 30 days of hire date.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Hourly range: $17.13- $19.09

Schedule

Full Time