Hybrid Behavioral Health Clinician IV - FT chez Pioneer Human Services

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!

We are currently looking for a Behavioral Health Clinician IV (BHC IV) with a passion for human services.  This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on racial justice, second opportunities, diversity, equity and inclusion.

WHO WE ARE - Our Mission
We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Pioneer, our employees are important. That’s why we offer a Total Rewards package that includes compensation and benefits to support employees' health, security, and balance.

Compensation:

New hires start between $34.15 and $45.53 based on experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market factors. While the full pay range is listed for this position for pay transparency, individual compensation is determined by various factors and may vary within the posted range.

Benefits:

Eligible after 30 days of full-time employment (minimum of 30 hours/week):

• Medical
• Flexible spending
• Dental
• Vision

Additional coverage after 60 days:

• Life
• AD&D
• Disability

Other benefits:

• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
• Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
• Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
• Employee recognition programs
• Public transportation discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Behavioral Health Clinician IV provides quality counseling, case management, education and community support services to clients with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders using evidence-based and promising practices.

This position supervises employees and provides clinical supervision.

The below requirements differentiate this position from Behavioral Health Clinician III:

• Current mental health clinical licensure (LMHC, LMFT, LASW, LICSW)
• 2 years’ experience post Master’s Degree

PRIMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Services

• Provides evidence-based and research-supported mental health and psychosocial interventions through problem-solving, case management, and group facilitation in accordance with program policy and the clients’ Individual Service Plan
• Diagnoses mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (e.g., DSM-5) and ASAM requirements.
• Collaborates with other Pioneer behavioral healthcare providers and community partners based upon the clients’ Individual Service Plan
• Provides behavioral health services based upon identified treatment needs specified in the clients’ Individual Service Plan and in accordance with employee’s education, training and certification.
• Complies with documentation and filing requirements according to applicable WACs, agency, and funder policies.
• Recognizes, respects, and maintains professional boundaries with clients.
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of community resources.

Assists first responders as needed (i.e., police and medical personnel)

• May provide clinical supervision to mental health trainees, interns, and students in accordance with applicable WACs.

Communication and Teamwork

• Must be available to perform the essential functions of this job whenever scheduled to work.
• Attends shift/staff meetings and actively participates in planning, coordination and communication of all types, which will contribute to the delivery of quality professional services.
• Utilizes critical thinking and judgment to identify the most professional therapeutic reaction or intervention in client care.
• Documents observations in daily notes in accordance with program policy
• Promotes and models’ teamwork and collaboration with coworkers.
• Ensures client and employee safety by maintaining, cleaning, and disposing of equipment and supplies according to policy and procedures.

Quality Assurance

• Maintains quality of care consistent with or exceeding standards set by federal, state, local, internal, and contract requirements.
• Assists in the development of treatment methodologies and educational offerings in accordance with client needs as determined by program leadership.
• Adheres to professional and ethical standards for behavioral health services.
• Retrieves client and program data as needed.

• Completes peer and supervise file audits to ensure accuracy and quality of documentation and services.

Clinical Training and Development

• Actively participates in agency supervision toward obtaining and maintaining licensure, in support of evidence-based practices, and in accordance with applicable WAC and RCW requirements.
• If applicable, provides clinical supervision in accordance with applicable WAC and RCW requirements.
• Obtains additional training required by applicable WACs and in accordance with annual training plan.
• For positions in 24-hour locations, obtains and maintains a valid Washington State Food Handler's permit within one week of hire.
• For positions in 24-hour locations, becomes CPR & First Aid certified within 90 days of hire (or as soon as possible) and maintains throughout employment

Pioneer Human Service Expectations:

• Represent the company Core Values, department, and self by maintaining a high degree of personal. professionalism; by conducting business with strict honesty and fairness; by avoiding all deception and trickery; and by dealing fairly with employees, customers and competitors.

• Be aware of and ensure compliance with all Company requirements and procedures and follow requirements laid out in the Company’s Business Management System.
• Accept responsibility for mentorship and guidance of new and support employees; embrace and participate in the company’s Core Values and Mission programs.
• Maintain a high level of self-awareness of personal skills and abilities and notify supervision of any training or assistance needed.
• All other duties as assigned and required.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

•  Knowledge of electronic records management

• Ability to de-escalate situations.
• Ability to follow confidentiality rules and agency policies and procedures.
• Willingness to work with residents who have both substance use and mental health disorders; ability to show compassion and professionalism with residents who may be angry, depressed, distraught, frustrated, suicidal, and/or under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
• Willingness to work with individuals who have criminal histories and/or identified criminogenic risk factors.
• High level of written/verbal communication, customer services skills, efficiency with independent task management and ability to show attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to provide positive, enthusiastic, and motivational counseling and evidence-based practice intervention.

• Duties require the use of standard office furniture and equipment (i.e., desk, filing cabinet, laptop computer, printer, telephone, cellular phone, fax machine, copy machine, etc.)   
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet browser navigation

QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED

• Master’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field with curriculum related to counseling and psychology.
• Must possess current mental health clinical licensure (LMHC, LMFT, LASW, LICSW)
• 2 years’ experience post Master’s Degree in order to provide clinical supervision to interns
• Employees who operate their own or PHS vehicles on PHS business, must have a safe driving record as defined by PHS.
• Employees who operate their own vehicle(s) on PHS business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of PHS.
• Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test

PREFERRED/DESIRABLE

• Meets qualifications to be an Approved Supervisor in accordance with WAC 246-809-134
• SUDP/SUDPT (dually credentialed)
• If designated by the work location, employee must have a valid driver’s license, personal auto insurance, and a driver's abstract/driving record acceptable to Pioneer’s auto insurance company. Employees must meet requirements of Pioneer’s approved driver policy and guidelines.

EEO

Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEOC is the Law/EEO Policy Statement 

Pioneer Human Services is a Drug-Free Company

Pioneer Human Services is a drug free company. This position has been deemed safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre-employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana.