Behavioral Health Specialist I

International Community Health Services

5 days ago

Seattle, Washington$62,920 - $92,123Full TimeHealthcare Administration

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Job Description

About the Role

Join International Community Health Services as a Behavioral Health Specialist – Sign-On Bonus, Flexible Schedule in United States. Join the ICHS Team! Discover how you can make a difference in people’s lives and help strengthen communities.

Key Responsibilities

provide remote support for our Shoreline clinic as well as on site support for Bellevue.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $62,920 - $92,123

Signing bonus: $1.

25 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with International Community Health Services in United States.

Key Skills

Behavioral healthMental health assessmentSubstance use disorder counselingMotivational interviewingIntegrated carePatient-centered careSuicide assessmentSBIRT servicesClinical documentationCollaborative careCrisis interventionTreatment planning

Requirements

Candidates must hold a graduate degree in a mental health field and possess a full, active, and unrestricted associate license in Washington State. Experience working with vulnerable populations and co-occurring disorders is required, along with mandatory suicide assessment training.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Specialist I at International Community Health Services a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Healthcare Administration healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Healthcare Administration — healthcare professional Career Context

This Healthcare Administration position at International Community Health Services is open to healthcare professional candidates.

Compensation Analysis

International Community Health Services lists compensation for this healthcare professional position at $63k to $92k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Seattle, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a healthcare professional earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($63k–$92k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health, Mental health assessment, Substance use disorder counseling, Motivational interviewing, Integrated care, Patient-centered care, Suicide assessment, SBIRT services. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Healthcare Administration role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Specialist provides integrated behavioral health care as part of a collaborative patient care team. They are responsible for direct patient care, implementing behavioral health guidelines, and supporting patients' emotional and mental health needs.

Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Share the Success Bonuses, Insurance Premiums 100% Paid, Up to 200 Hours PTO Annually, Automatic 4% Retirement Contribution, 9 Paid Holidays, Professional Licensure Reimbursement, Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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