Behavioral Health Specialist/Corrections Case Manager

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?
As part of the Corrections and Diversion teams, this person identifies individuals that have law enforcement contact and have a behavioral health disorder that is currently causing distress and/or contributing to the reason for the law enforcement contact. Advocates for referring the individual to the Behavioral Health Diversion Program, the Crisis Triage Center and/or helps to reestablish connection with a current treatment team in an effort to avoid arrest. Coordinates with other behavioral health diversion programs, including Pre-Trial and Mental Health Court, in an effort to refer individuals that are incarcerated and reduce the amount of time spent in the jail while linking them with behavioral health services. Coordinates with the Corrections Team and the Intensive Community Support Team to ensure that individuals receive services in the jail and immediately upon release.

Shift: Thursday - Sunday 4:30pm - 3am

Behavioral Health Specialist duties may include:

• identifying and referring individuals for appropriate treatment  
• coordinating with jail services, crisis services, Comprehensive Healthcare programs, and other community providers to ensure continuity of care
• advocating for community treatment for incarcerated individuals
• acting as liaison between corrections, judicial, and treatment services
• assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
• assisting in treatment planning with clients and treatment teams
• completing all required clinical documentation in a timely and client-centered manner

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
• 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

• 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 
• Financial incentives to further employee education

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.