Behavioral Health Specialist
$45,469–$45,469 year
On-site · Tacoma, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Behavioral Health Specialist provides primary community support and case management to mentally ill, homeless, and substance-abuse Sea Mar clients; conducts intake screenings, creates Client Service Plans, makes referrals, conducts home visits, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for clients, and ensures compliance with state and agency requirements; bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred; requires an Associate’s degree and licensure readiness with Agency Affiliated credentials; full-time role based in Tacoma, WA with on-site responsibilities in clinic/home settings, and annual clinical competency obligations.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Behavioral Health, Health Sciences, or related field
- two years of closely related work experience
- Eligible for Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration from the State Department of Health
- Must have an active Agency Affiliated license within 90 days of hire
- Current TB test
- Valid State Driver’s license
- Annual influenza vaccine (with medical or religious exemption allowed)
- Background check
- Bilingual in Spanish and English (read/write/speak)
- Must pass annual clinical competency test
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to use own car daily
- Ability to work in team
- No history of alcohol or illegal drug misuse for 3 years prior to employment
- No felony conviction in last seven years or crime involving harm to others or substantiated child abuse
- Willing to adhere to Sea Mar policies and treatment procedures
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