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NEOGOV · 17 hours ago

DSHS ESH Behavioral Health Specialist 3

Spokane County - Medical Lake, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$4,771/mo - $6,414/mo

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist 3 to join the Rehabilitation Department at Eastern State Hospital. This role involves facilitating therapeutic programs, tracking patient progress, and collaborating with treatment teams to support individuals on their journey to recovery.

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Responsibilities

Facilitate 10 hours per week of coping skills and psychoeducational programming to support patient rehabilitation

Track and assess patient progress in treatment programs, entering data into the electronic system to monitor therapeutic effectiveness

Work directly with the Treatment Team to design and adjust patient rehabilitation schedules that align with recovery goals

Conduct patient meetings to evaluate the effectiveness of assigned therapeutic interventions

Collaborate with group leaders to ensure accurate program goals and treatment methods are reflected in patient plans

Participate in rehabilitation improvement plans, attend departmental meetings, and stay current with training requirements

Ensure compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulatory standards

Support crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts when necessary to maintain a safe therapeutic environment

Qualification

Mental health recovery principlesCrisis interventionGroup behavior dynamicsTherapeutic communicationCollaboration with teamsData entryPsychoeducational programmingInfection control protocols

Required

A Bachelor's degree preferably involving a major study in sociology, social sciences, or a relatable field

Two years of experience working with clients in a psychiatric or mental health setting

An equivalent combination of experience and/or college level education

Expertise in group behavior and dynamics

Knowledge of mental health recovery principles

Communicate clearly and professionally

Implement infection control and safety protocols

De-escalate crisis situations effectively

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.

Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.