Family Education Specialist Outreach
Job Location:
Job Location:
Federal Way, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 26 - 34
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
SIGNING BONUS $3000/$5000
Masters level: $26.83 - $34.93
Full Licensed $30.25 - $39.95
Variable shifts including 9:00am-5:30 PM and 11:00am7:30pm
About Us:
As a non-profit organization Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!
Role Overview:
The Family Education Specialist is a member of the New Journeys team and provides recoveryoriented support to individuals experiencing psychosis and to the support involved in their care. They help participants and their support understand psychosis build skills for managing symptoms and develop skills that promote recovery. This role follows the NAVIGATE model and provides cognitive behavioral therapy and other appropriate interventions to both supports and program participants. Services may be delivered in the office or in community settings where participants and their support feel most comfortable. The position includes case management responsibilities to help participants maintain benefits and access resources essential for ongoing care. This position is an office-based position before meeting clients and supports the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engaging participants and their support in a professional manner with a trauma informed approach.
- Establish and maintain contact with participants in helping them actively participate or transition to other services depending on their level of involvement and progress within New Journeys.
- Model and uphold healthy boundaries that support recovery and strengthen the therapeutic relationship.
- Provide services that respect and honor each persons cultural identity values and lived experience.
- Attend and participate in treatment planning for all New Journeys participants.
- Work with the clinical supervisor to set professional development goals and build new skills.
- Attend agency and program training to meet required annual standards for WAC and professional affiliations including required in-service training and meetings.
- Manage documentation and paperwork for the assigned caseload in alignment with agency policies.
- Document all services and participants contacts promptly and accurately.
- Keep records in compliance with WAC Medicaid Medicare and the New Journeys contract.
- Provide transportation when appropriate and assist participants in navigating community systems and resources confidently.
What Were Looking For:
- Masters degree in behavioral sciences.
- Obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor registration within the first week of hire.
- Pass required background checks.
- Current drivers license andautomotive insurance.
- Ability to transport clients.
- Ability to work independently.
- Mileage reimbursementat the current IRS standard rate for all approved business travel using your personal vehicle.
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include medical dental vision and 403(b).
- 21 days of PTO plus 11 Paid Holidays
- $450/year for training/professional development
- Free Supervision Hours towardsWashington State Licensure
- Potential participation Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A positive and collaborative work environment.
- A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees/clients.
- Free training offered through the New Journeys network to further enhance skills
How to Apply:
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume (cover letter optional) detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.
Join us at Valley Cities and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. We look forward to welcoming you on board!
Schedule:
For a Family Education Specialist at Valley Cities Behavioral Health the position is dynamic providing opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager.
The schedule includes variable shifts including 9:00am-5:30 PM and 11:00am7:30pm to allow the clinician to meet with participants and their families during later hours that better accommodate school work and family routines.
We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability or protected veteran status.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
About Company
Since 1965, Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care serves the mental health and substance use disorder needs of King County Washington communities.
