Behavioral Health Specialist - OMP, Port Angeles, 1.0 FTE, Day Shift

The Behavioral Health Specialist is a core member of the Clinical Team, which includes the patient’s medical provider and psychiatric consultant, as well as the larger care team.

The Behavioral Health Specialist is responsible for supporting and coordinating the mental and physical healthcare, including substance use issues, of patients on an assigned patient caseload with the patient’s medical provider, and when appropriate, other mental health and substance use treatment providers.

QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION

EDUCATION

Master’s or doctoral degree in Social Work from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required,

Master’s or doctoral degree which qualifies for licensure or certification as a marriage and family therapist, or mental health counselor required.

• Chemical dependency training preferred.
• Basic knowledge of psychopharmacology for common behavioral health disorders preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience with screening for common mental health and substance abuse disorders required.
• Experience with assessment and treatment planning for common mental health and substance use disorders required.
• Experience with evidence-based counseling techniques required.

LICENSURE / CREDENTIALS

One of the following certifications required within three years of hire :

oWashington State Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).

oWashington State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

oWashington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.

Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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BENEFITS SUMMARY :

• Insurance PlansHealth, Dental, VisionLife InsuranceShort Term and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Programs (Pension Plan, 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Plans)
• Paid Time Off / Paid Sick Leave (accrual upon hire into a benefit eligible position)Seven (7) paid holidays include : New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Bank includes time off for vacation;

personal time; religious observances; health and dental care; and short-term illness / injury. Accrues based on hours worked, equivalent to 14 days per year for a full-time employee (pro-rated for part-time).

Employees may begin to use their PTO after 90 calendar days. PTO after 90 calendar Bank is carved out into two banks; PTO and PTO PSL (Paid Sick Leave).

PTO : Use this for time off for vacation; personal time; religious observances; health and dental PSL (Paid Sick Leave) : If you are sick or caring for a sick family member, you may wish to use the PTO PSL bank in order to receive the protections of WA State’s Paid Sick Leave.

You can also use the PTO PSL bank just like you use your PTO bank (meaning you do not have to be sick to use this bank).

Extended Illness BankAccrues based on hours worked, equivalent to 4 days per year for a full-time employee (pro-rated for part-time).

Maximum of 480 hours allowed in bank. Accrued time may be used to cover illnesses beginning the 4th scheduled consecutive day of work missed due to illness.

• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Additional Benefits, such as : Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Fitness Club Reimbursement (available beginning the first full month of employment in a benefit eligible position)$20 per month fitness reimbursementCafeteria and Espresso Bar 10% employee discount$10 certificate to the cafeteria on your birthday month!Verizon and AT&T mobile plan discounts

Other Compensation :

• Relocation Assistance
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