Behavioral Health Specialist - Youth Mobile Outreach

Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative Behavioral Health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.
What are we looking for in a Behavioral Health Specialist?
The Behavioral Health Specialist for the Youth Mobile Outreach team responds in the community to requests for youth outreach services throughout Kittitas County. The goal of the Youth Mobile Outreach team is to reduce the use of emergency departments, hospitals, and detention centers for young people experiencing a crisis by offering an alternative for support and access to services in the community when a mental health emergency does occur. The Behavioral Health Specialist meets with youth who are experiencing a crisis and works to de-escalate and stabilize the crisis and connect the youth and their family with services. The Behavioral Health Specialist also completes screenings and assessments to better understand the contributing factors to the crisis and then provide resources and skill-building that will help the youth and their family more effectively manage the mental health concerns. The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 10am-7pm.
Behavioral Health Specialist duties may include:

• responding to requests for outreach by community partners, families, schools, or law enforcement and meeting with the identified youth to de-escalate and stabilize the crisis
• completing screenings and assessments to determine factors contributing to the crisis, relevant history, strengths, and available resources
• requesting crisis evaluation by a DCR when needed
• completing crisis & safety planning with the youth and their family
• coordinating with other treatment teams and service providers to connect the youth and families with services and resources
• assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others and taking appropriate crisis intervention steps when indicated
• completing all clinical documentation in a timely manner
• participating in the rotation for after-hours on-call coverage 

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field
• Must be eligible for MHP designation
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
• Valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance with at least two years of driving experience

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs

Innovative Program & Services

• A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
• Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services

Excellent Benefits

• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
• Tuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional education
• Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance

Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.