Behavioral Health Specialist I
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 32 - 48
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This position will work with adolescents and young adults releasing from WA State Juvenile Rehabilitation facilities who are enrolled in the POST Program to deliver an Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach with Assertive Continuing Care (A-CRA/ACC)-based intervention.
The Support Coach role meets with youth on their caseload weekly and works with youth on life skills substance use refusal resource referrals and supports the youths transition to the community. This program is administered by Seattle Childrens in partnership with the WA State Department of Children Youth and Families Juvenile Rehabilitation agency.
This position will be based in Western Washington state and will involve a combination of in-person work with youth in facilities and in the community as well as virtual and phone sessions. This position will require regular travel throughout Western Washington (25-50% of time) and access to a car. As part of training for this program the interventionist will be trained in motivational interviewing and certified in A-CRA/ACC and will also learn to integrate trauma informed approaches.
Required Education and ExperienceBachelors Degree or equivalent years of experience in Counseling Social Work or related field4 years of experience providing direct treatment services to children and families (i.e. assessments therapy case management) ; or Masters Degree and 2 years of experience providing direct treatment services to children and familiesConfirmed proficiency in a second language via successful completion of a language assessment may be required for certain departments.
Required Credentials
Valid drivers license may be required for certain positions/departments.
Preferred
Masters degree in Counseling Social Work or related licensure in Washington State as a Registered Counselor or Mental Health Counselor providing behavioral interventions with children & experience highly working in a behavioral or clinical research with evidence based practice.
Compensation Range
$32.07 - $48.11 per hourSalary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity skills experience and expertise and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information
Seattle Childrens offers a generous benefit package including medical dental and vision plans 403(b) life insurance paid time off tuition reimbursement and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website Us
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