LRCHC Behavioral Health Specialist

Lake Roosevelt Community Health Centers is dedicated to delivering responsive highquality healthcare services to members of the Colville Confederated Tribe and residents of the surrounding rural communities. We seek a qualified individual who can offer a personalized approach to support those facing mental health challenges. Our facility is situated in a picturesque location by the Columbia River surrounded by mountains forests and lakes. Our clinics emphasize the importance of care and compassion in guiding individuals through difficult times and providing them with essential resources.

Benefits

LRCHC has a robust benefit package that includes 100 health vision life and dental insurance coverage for the employee with options to purchase other insurance benefits such as additional life and short/longterm disability. We also pay 85 of health insurances for family members. LRCHC offers up to 6 match on a 401K or Roth IRA retirement plan. Upon hire employee is eligible to have 12 paid holidays and other paid personal leave that includes:

• Paid Vacation (up to 120 hours annually)
• Sick Leave 2.5 days per month)
• Funeral/Bereavement leave
• 3 days of Traditional Leave (to be used as personal leave)
• Jury duty leave

Employees of LRCHC are also eligible for student loan paybacks!!

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a professional demeanor uphold ethical standards and possess the necessary experience to effectively fulfill job responsibilities. Additionally we are looking for distinctive career attributes that include:

• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide coping strategies and manage stressors while fostering longterm wellness.
• Demonstrates proficiency in verbal written and electronic communication.
• Able to work in tense demanding and sometimes critical situations.
• A willingness to work extra hours including some evenings weekends and holidays as needed and oncall.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers clients and outside entities including the general public.
• Above average attendance.
• Ability to take into consideration each persons unique circumstance in the provision of service.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Requirements

• Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate mental health emotional and psychosocial needs.
• Develop/Implement individualized treatment plans using evidencebased practices.
• Provide therapeutic interventions including individual family and group counseling to address any diverse mental health challenges.
• Ability to consider internal and external resources to develop client treatment plans.
• Knowledge of local state Indian Health Service (IHS) and federal regulations and licensing requirements pertaining to behavioral health.
• Knowledge of private and public managed care reimbursement requirements.
• Knowledge and commitment to adhere to the professional code of ethics for the respective profession.
• Ensure culturally sensitive and inclusive care for diverse populations.
• Become a part of the community by providing outreach activities as directed.

Education Licenses Certification and Experience

A valid Washington State drivers license is required along with verification of current insurance (travel may be required).

Basic Life Support HIPAA and Privacy Act training certification is required within 90 days of hire.

A background check will be required with clearance maintained throughout employment.

CCT Tribal and Veteran preference will apply.

Working Conditions

LRCHC has ADA compliant facilities. The position requires the ability to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time. May require lifting of 15 50 lbs.

This job description describes the general nature of the work performed representative duties and the typical qualification needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties work steps and skills required of the job.

• We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after January 31 2025
• Applications must be complete; incomplete applications will not be considered. Resumes are greatly appreciated but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

If you have a fondness for rural living in a beautiful area adjacent to the mighty Columbia River love to help people that live in small communities that pride themselves on their culture family and friends and feel that you can make a difference while creating relationships that will last a lifetime please contact us for more information. We love to tell our story!