Now offering up to $7,500 for new hires!
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. This position focuses on providing rapid, expert crisis intervention and support for youth and families experiencing behavioral health crises. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll work alongside a Certified Peer Counselor (CPC), Designated Crisis Responders (DCRs), and other behavioral health professionals and community members to stabilize crises and connect youth with essential services. The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
Behavioral Health Specialist duties may include:
- Advocate for youth access to appropriate behavioral health, substance use, and wraparound services to promote long-term stability
- Provide immediate crisis intervention and resolution throughout Kittitas County, working within a collaborative team environment
- Conduct face-to-face crisis assessments in partnership with DCRs, CPCs, and other MCOT members
- Assess and ensure the safety of clients, the community, and staff during crisis outreach
- Utilize de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies to stabilize clients in the least restrictive environment
- Coordinate with law CMH-88 Page 3 enforcement, medical personnel, social service agencies, and family members to develop appropriate crisis intervention plans
- Maintain knowledge of Washington State ITA laws (RCW 71.05 & 71.34) and other crisis intervention regulations
- Provide education and support to clients, family members, and community partners on accessing behavioral health and substance use services
- Develop and implement individualized safety plans and least restrictive alternatives for crisis resolution
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation of crisis interventions in compliance with agency and regulatory standards
- Participate in team meetings, clinical case reviews, and ongoing training to enhance crisis response effectiveness
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field
- MHP status is required, to obtain that, applicant must have or be eligible for AACC, AACL, LMHC, LMHCA, LICSW, LICSWA, as well as NPI registration
- Valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance with at least two years of driving experience
- In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening.
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
- Hiring bonus for eligible full-time hires with two-year commitment
- $5000 for unlicensed therapist with MSW
- $7500 for current LICSW or LMHC in Washington
- 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
