Behavioral Health Specialist - SBHC

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Specialist –SBHC operates within School-based Health Centers (SBHC) as part of an integrated care team. The Specialist provides individual, group, and family therapy to students, focusing on prevention as well as brief, solution-focused interventions and other clinical modalities in accordance with the State of Washington Department of Licensing and their professional scope of practice. The Specialist works in collaboration with the SBHC medical and dental providers to provide comprehensive care and works in partnership with school staff and community organizations to maximize student access to clinical care at CHC and other organizations.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical/dental/vision), up to 120 hours of vacation time pro-rated by FTE every 12 months, paid sick leave, 10-paid holidays, 403(b) Safe Harbor retirement plan with employer match, disability and life insurance, and more!

Pay Range Information

LICSW, LMFT, LMHC: Minimum of .775 FTE ($64,818.52 - $83,501.60), and up to 1.0 FTE ($83,636.80 - $107,744.00) with potential for additional time off during school breaks. PsyD: Minimum of .775 FTE ($84,634.20 - $109,821.70) and up to 1.0 FTE ($109,205.43 - $141,705.43) with potential for additional time off during school breaks. The salary will be based on experience and credentials.

Job Specific Functions/Performance

• Aids students, parents, and school personnel in removing psychosocial and mental/emotional health obstacles to students' healthy functioning and academic performance.
• Provides individual and group therapy; case management; classroom presentations; and psycho-educational services in accordance with the needs of the specific school population and as specified by applicable funding contract(s).
• Works with school staff, CHC staff, and community providers to maximize students' access to health services in SBHC and community locations.
• Communicates with parents/guardians regarding student/patient care as appropriate.
• Assesses and triages students by conducting a brief screening visit, evaluating the level of functioning, determining the risk level, determining if referral to another agency is appropriate, and assisting with diagnosis through diagnostic interviewing, and behavioral management.
• Serves as a liaison to community specialty behavioral health providers by identifying beneficial community resources and making referrals, educating patients about external resources, and serving as a liaison with those providers to assure effective communication.
• Administers mental health rating scales to patients as indicated. In collaboration with the primary care provider, uses the rating scales to assess patient progress with treatment, and determine the need for psychiatric consultation.
• Adheres to attendance standards in order to perform the job functions for daily operations and/or continuity of patient care.