Behavioral Health Specialist II
Listed compensation
$37.99-$56.99/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: College Place, WA 99325Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Master's degreeSalary Range: $37.99 - $56.99 HourlyJob Shift: DayNow offering hiring bonus of up to $7500 depending on credentials and degree! Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.
What are we looking for in a Behavioral Health Specialist? The Behavioral Health Specialist supports clients in our adult residential treatment facility with improving their recognition and management of symptoms, expanding their system of natural supports, and developing skills to live independently.
Behavioral Health Specialists support clients in their recovery by assisting with skill development, developing treatment and discharge plans, facilitating educational groups, and providing mental health assessments and evidence-based therapy.
This position is located at Waypoint, our adult residential treatment facility in Walla Walla, which offers crisis stabilization and residential treatment for individuals 18 years of age and older.
This 16-bed facility is staffed 24 hours a day and offers a safe and supportive environment for residents to develop skills for long-term maintenance and control over their health.
Each resident collaborates with the treatment team to develop an individualized care plan to outline goals and progress, help coordinate follow-up care, and ensure continued improvement after completing treatment at Waypoint.
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8a to 5p Behavioral Health Specialist duties may include: facilitating individual or group counseling and skill building sessions completing mental health assessments for new program clients developing an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with each client monitoring client symptoms, medication response, and activities of daily living providing individual therapy using evidence-based practices assisting with case management and cross-system care assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated completing all required clinical documentation in a timely and client-centered manner Qualifications: Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field leading to eligibility for clinical licensure Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor Valid driver's license, vehicle liability insurance, and a safe driving record for the past three years Must be willing to comply with N95 respirator requirements, including the removal of facial hair for initial fit testing and throughout employment when donning N95 respirators is clinically indicated In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening.
What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You Training and Development A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable Innovative Program & Services A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services Excellent
Benefits
Hiring bonus of up to $7500 for eligible full-time hires with two-year commitment $5000 for unlicensed with MSW $7500 for active LICSW or LMHC in Washington at time of hire Competitive salaries within our communities and industry Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies Access to Employee Assistance Program services Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation Agency-funded life and disability insurance program Tuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional education Employer-funded student loan repayment programs Equal Opportunity EmployerComprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions.
The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Specialist supports adult residential treatment clients by assisting with skill development, creating treatment and discharge plans, facilitating educational groups, and conducting mental health assessments and evidence-based therapy. Duties also include monitoring client symptoms, providing individual counseling, assisting with case management, and performing necessary crisis intervention and clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field leading to clinical licensure eligibility, and must be eligible for registration as an Agency Affiliated Counselor. A valid driver's license, clean driving record for three years, and willingness to comply with N95 respirator requirements are also mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Healthcare Administration Career Context
Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 28% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Specialist II at COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Healthcare Administration — ranked against 1,261 active Healthcare Administration listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$99k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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