Integrated Healthcare Specialist

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Description

Under the general supervision of the Mental Health Clinical Supervisor, the Integrative Behavioral Health Specialist (IBHS) will promote wellness and improvement in social determinants of health of FQHC patients by addressing behavioral health, substance use, and medical needs. The integrative specialist will function as a multidisciplinary team member to help our providers assess needs, and develop, implement, track, and revise comprehensive plans for children and adults

Location: Kennewick, WA

Schedule: Mon- Fri 8:00am- 5:00pm

Wage: $35.81 - $40.33/hour up to $46.32/hour

Union Position

Requirements

Minimum Education

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or another related field. Must have completed an accredited program and be eligible for licensure with the Department of Health.

Minimum Work Experience

One year of experience in a mental health setting preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

Applicants must be eligible for at minimum an Associate level license through the Department of Health and able to obtain it within 90 days. Fully Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist preferred. CPR/First Aid preferred.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Bilingual (English/Spanish) language skills preferred. Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word & Excel), and ability to work independently required. Knowledge of integrated healthcare is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds in real time to meet with patients with needs identified during another appointment and work with the team to assist in developing a care plan
• Interacts, communicates and intervenes with multidisciplinary teams in a purposeful, goal-directed fashion. Works proactively to maximize the effectiveness of resource utilization and client service delivery.
• Maintains current knowledge of therapeutic modalities, therapeutic interventions, and agency guidelines for treatment, as specified by federal, state, and private insurance guidelines.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Maintains Documentation of client care.
• Service Delivery
• Coordination of Care
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Ability to carry out all other duties as assigned.

Salary Description

$35.81 - $40.33/hour up to $46.32/hour