NEOGOV · 13 hours ago
DSHS Maple Lane Behavioral Health Specialist 4
Thurston County - Grand Mound, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$5,137/mo - $6,906/mo
4+ years expThe Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is hiring a Behavioral Health Specialist 4 to join the leadership team at Maple Lane, a residential treatment facility. This role involves maintaining a safe environment, supervising staff, and supporting treatment goals for residents.
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Responsibilities
Lead daily unit operations and help maintain a safe, structured and therapeutic environment
Supervise Behavioral Health Specialist staff, including assigning work, monitoring performance and providing coaching
Schedule staff, approve timecards and ensure adequate coverage on your shift
Observe resident behavior and guide staff in using trauma-informed and evidence-based responses
Respond to crises, lead de-escalation efforts and model appropriate interventions
Ensure staff follow laws, rules and agency policies related to residential treatment
Review staff documentation for accuracy, quality and timeliness
Participate in hiring, training and onboarding new staff
Conduct or assist with staff investigations and help resolve workplace or resident conflicts
Communicate with clinical staff and contribute to treatment planning discussions
Maintain required certifications and support ongoing staff training
Complete reports and documentation related to resident care, staffing and operations
Qualification
Required
One year as a Behavioral Health Specialist 3
A bachelor's degree preferably involving major study in sociology, psychology or other social science AND three years of professional counseling or casework experience to include supervisory and/or leadership experience
One year of graduate training in behavioral social sciences may be substituted for equivalent education/relevant experience
Lead others with confidence and care: Guide staff, set clear expectations and support growth through coaching, feedback and accountability
Policy knowledge: The ability to understand and apply laws, rules and procedures to real-life situations
Communicate clearly: Share information in writing and in conversation with staff, leadership, residents and partners in a respectful and direct way
Emotional intelligence: Stay calm, fair and steady when responding to emergencies, safety concerns or complex situations
Apply behavioral health knowledge: Recognize psychiatric symptoms and understand how they can affect behavior in a residential setting
Promote equity and inclusion: Treat all residents and staff with dignity, respect and consistency in daily interactions and decision-making
Work collaboratively: Partner with clinical staff, leadership and peers to support shared goals and consistent care
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.
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.
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NEOGOV
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