Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.

Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits, relocation assistance plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!

Behavioral Health Specialist, $10000 Incentive, Primary Care, Port Angeles, 1.0 FTE, Days

Hourly Wage
33.16 - 50.78 USD

JOB SUMMARY:

$10000 Hiring Incentive - $2000 due after 90 days, $8000 due after 18 months

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
• Master’s or doctoral degree in Social Work from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education 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
• Washington State Licenced Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) certification required within three years of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire
Union: None
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. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov or click here.

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

Insurance Plans
Health, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
Short 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 Christmas.
PTO 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 days.
PTO 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 care.
PTO 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 Bank
Accrues 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 reimbursement
Cafeteria 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

Please apply here: https://olympicmedical.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/14/home/requisition/4596?c=olympicmedical