Behavioral Health Coordinator (MHP and SUDPT)- Tacoma, WA

Behavioral Health Coordinator (MHP and SUDPT) - Tacoma, WA

Consejo Counseling and Referral Service is seeking to hire a full-time Behavioral Health Coordinator (MHP and SUDPT) for our Tacoma, WA location.

We offer Relocation Cost Assistance, a sign-on bonus, and exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, vacation time, sick leave, paid holidays, personal days, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, training funds, and a paid birthday off .

Summary of Job Description :

Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, the Behavioral Health Coordinator (MHP and SUDPT) will provide social-psychotherapeutic assessments, interventions, and counseling for high-risk youth and young adult clients in a holistic, culturally sensitive manner that promotes the dignity, respect, safety, and optimal functioning of the individual. The program is designed to engage youth from historically underserved and high-risk communities. This includes those directly impacted by the juvenile or adult court systems, youth involved in or exposed to gang activity, and those with unmet behavioral health needs such as trauma, depression, PTSD, or substance use disorders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide Legal Systems Navigation for clients and how the juvenile and criminal justice systems operate, including court procedures, probation, diversion programs, and youth rights.
• Provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support youth with behavioral and emotional challenges.
• Provide the Daily Living Activities-20 tool, which helps assess functioning and track progress in youth ages six and up, regardless of diagnosis.
• Provide outpatient Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder evaluations, assessments, care plans, and therapy to children and adolescents as needed in a variety of professional therapeutic modalities.
• Provide outreach and referral assistance to clients unable to access services in the community.
• Provide Crisis Intervention and De-escalation to manage high-stress, potentially violent situations using non-violent communication and de-escalation techniques.
• Conduct Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Provide Trauma-Informed Care to ensure sensitive and effective engagement with youth impacted by violence and systemic trauma.
• Must have signed and agreed to the National PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Standards, ensuring compliance with safety and ethical requirements.
• Track client outcomes using evidence-based tools and case management systems.
• Achieve at least a 75% increase in participants reporting an improved sense of safety and / or security.
• The Behavioral Health Coordinator conducts daily services, coordinate referrals, and support individualized treatment planning
• Maintain the caseload of active clients assigned to meet productivity requirements.
• Complete all documentation to ensure 100% compliance.
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals, supervisors, and / or agencies on client evaluations, treatment plans, and follow-up to ensure optimal client outcomes.
• Attend mandatory clinical in-services / trainings, supervision, and regularly scheduled department / agency meetings.
• Assist in identifying, implementing, and coordinating services / activities to meet client needs.
• Serve on committees, task forces, and special assignments as directed.
• Communicate Consejo's policies, practices, and procedures to the clien t; complete all necessary paperwork in compliance with agency and requirements.
• Fulfill other duties as may be assigned to meet the agency's operational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS :

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time position works from Monday to Friday .

SALARY

$32.21 - $38.46 / hr. Based on Experience, Licenses, and Education

Would you be ready to join our team?

We understand that your time is valuable, so we have designed a quick and easy application process. If you are a good fit for this position, we encourage you to complete our mobile-friendly application. We are excited to meet you and discuss how you can contribute to our team!

Consejo Counseling and Referral Service is an E-Verify and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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