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NEOGOV · 6 days ago

DSHS Maple Lane Behavioral Health Specialist

Thurston County - Grand Mound, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

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

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist 3 for their Maple Lane treatment campus, which focuses on innovative behavioral health care. The role involves providing support and guidance to residents, helping them navigate their behavioral health challenges while ensuring a safe and structured environment.

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Responsibilities

Instruct and encourage residents regarding policies, procedures, and facility rules

Encourage residents to participate in treatment and recreation activities; interact with residents daily

Transport residents to and from appointments in the community

Remain with residents while at the appointments

Assist with problem solving and informal counseling, individually and in small groups

Facilitate or assist with small group sessions and participate in meetings on treatment progress

Respond to behavioral situations and medical emergencies using de-escalation skills

Attend treatment team and daily team meetings; provide shift updates

Monitor residents and maintain a safe, secure living environment; conduct proper security procedures

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in psychologyCounseling experienceTherapeutic capacityBehavioral health knowledgeDe-escalation skillsProblem solvingTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Professionals with a bachelor's degree preferably involving a major study in psychology, sociology, or other social science

2 years of professional counseling or casework experience or working in a therapeutic capacity with people diagnosed with behavioral health illness

Equivalent combination of education or experience will be considered as substitution for above

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.