"Serving our community with acceptance, compassion and respect"

ABOUT CASCADE:

Cascade Community Healthcare (CCH) has been providing treatment services to Lewis County and surrounding areas for more than 50 years. Our mission is to provide our clients with compassionate and encouraging counseling leading to a renewed sense of hope and the ability to make positive changes and live more satisfying lives. Cascade currently has six treatment locations in Lewis County.

We are looking for a Behavioral Support Specialist (Clinician I), to join our Expanded Community Services (ECS) team! You will provide behavioral support and crisis intervention for clients in Home and Community Services supported living environments who have been identified as in need of Expanded Community Services.

Starting November 1, 2022 Cascade Community Healthcare will not require the COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

This position will normally require that the employee work a standard forty (40) hour week. This position is classified as being “non-exempt” according to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

TRAVEL:

Travel is required for this position to respond to crisis calls. Must be physically and legally able to drive.

PAY SCALE:

$19.50 - $28.41 DOE

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social/Behavioral Sciences is required.
• Three years’ experience in providing mental health services required.
• Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor credential required.
• Must be able to pass WA State Patrol background check, national background check may be required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Must comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to gain access to all types of buildings and residences regardless of the structures’ handicapped accessibility or lack thereof.
• Must maintain current home telephone and address on file with the personnel office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Provide behavioral support to clients and staff at adult family homes to assist in maintaining community placement. These sessions will primarily be face to face.
• Develop and maintain behavioral support and crisis plans for ECS clients.
• Track psychiatric medications and provide documentation of such to the identified prescriber. Collaborate and request necessary records from client’s primary behavioral health prescriber so telepsychiatry has necessary information for medication reviews. Facilitate appointments for ongoing medication review.
• Participate in ongoing supervision.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with agency and program policy.
• Meet service deliveries as described in ECS contract and assigned by program supervisor.
• Must be legally able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to gain access to all types of buildings and residences regardless of the structures handicapped accessibility of lack thereof.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US:

• Cascade is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Cascade is also an approved site for Washington Health Corps – State Health Program, Behavioral Health Program, and the Federal Health Program
• Meaningful work. The services we provide have a big impact and it makes what we do count.
• Self-Care, time away from work. Start off with 13 hours of paid time off (PTO) earned monthly, and 11 paid holidays plus 16 hours of personal holiday. Pro-rated based on FTE. PTO and Personal Holiday are available after 90-days of employment.
• Health Benefits. Medical, dental, and vision. HSA and FSA options available.
• Additional benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, AD&D Group Life Insurance, and voluntary long-term disability.
• Preparing for your Future. 401(k), after 6-months of employment Cascade contributes 5% of your gross earnings monthly. No match required.
• Working towards licensure? We have Team Managers that will provide those hours at no charge to you.
• Cascade covers the cost of Department of Health licensure renewals and other certification renewals that are required for you to do your job (DEA, CPR/BLS, etc.).

• Medical benefits will be effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Must be at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours/week) to be eligible for medical benefits. Must be at least a 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) to be eligible for dental, vision, Teladoc, and Life and AD&D.

If you're interested in this position, please submit your resume. No phone calls please.