Behavioral therapist Jobs in Spokane Valley, WA

Description

Lake Roosevelt Community Health Centers provide responsive, high quality health care services that meet the needs of all users in a non-discriminatory, confidential, compassionate and professional atmosphere. To meet this mission, it is expected that all employees (regardless of job title) perform their job duties in a professional manner. This expectation requires awareness and high-quality service to our many customers. It also requires maintaining job competence, ethical personal and professional behavior, and sustaining supportive / caring relationships at work and in the communities we serve. Meeting these expectations is a minimum requirement for continued employment with Lake Roosevelt Community Health Centers.

Distinguishing Career Features

The Behavioral Health Manager is responsible for a broad range of behavioral health services to the communities served by the Lake Roosevelt Community Health Centers. The position will require specific features, such as :

• A professional demeanor.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to analyze and apply effect conflict resolution skills.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally, written and electronically.
• Able to work in tense, demanding and sometimes critical situations.
• A willingness to work extra hours, including some evenings, weekends and holidays as needed and on-call.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, clients, and outside entities including the general public.
• Above average attendance.
• Ability to take into consideration each person’s unique circumstance in the provision of service.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education, Licenses, Certification and Experience

To apply for this position, you will need to comply with the Washington State LICSW education requirements by providing documentation of a master’s or Doctor of Social Work (DSW) and accreditation by the CSWE. In addition, you will need to verify that you have completed and passed the Washington LASW Exam provided by the American Association of Social Work Board (ASWB) that is required to be an LASW.

The Field requirement is 4,000 hours of experience of which 1,000 hours must be direct client contact over a three-year period, supervised by an LICSW with supervision of 130 hours by a licensed mental health practitioner. Of the total 130 hours of supervision the following requirements must be met :

A valid Washington State driver's license is required and must be eligible for the Colville Tribes vehicle insurance and maintained throughout employment.

Basic Life Support, HIPAA and Privacy Act training certification is required within 90 days of hire.

A background check will be required with clearance maintained throughout employment.

Tribal member and Indian and veteran preference will apply.

Working Conditions

LRCHC has ADA compliant facilities. The position requires the ability to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time. May require lifting of 15 50 lbs.

Benefits

LRCHC has a robust benefit package that includes 100% health, vision, life and dental insurance coverage for the employee with options to purchase other insurance benefits such as additional life and short / long-term disability. In addition, LRCHC offers up to 6% match on a 401K or Roth IRA retirement plan. Upon hire, employee is eligible to have 12 paid holidays, funeral / bereavement leave, traditional leave, and jury duty leave. LRCHC also offers prorated vacation and sick leave available 90 days after hire.

This job description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties, and the typical qualification needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps and skills required of the job.

Qualifications