Behavioral Health Clinician II

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 II (BHC II) (Mental Health Counselor) with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.

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 our most valuable asset. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your health, security, and work-life balance.

Compensation

New hires for this position typically start between $27.01 and $33.77 hourly, depending on factors such as work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions. While the full pay range is provided to support pay transparency, individual compensation will vary within the range based on these factors.

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)
• Join Pioneer and be part of a team that values and invests in you.

What You'll Do

The Behavioral Health Clinician II 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 does not supervise employees or provide clinical supervision.
• Primary/Essential Duties and Responsibilities are but not limited to:

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

Understands mental health and/or substance use disorder diagnoses 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)

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

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 file audits to ensure accuracy and quality of documentation and services
• Actively participates in agency supervision in support of evidence-based practices and 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

What You'll Bring (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, behavioral health, or related human services field.
• Must be able to obtain & maintain AAC credential within 90 days of hire per WAC requirements.
• Must submit an AAC application in the initial 30 days of employment & complete any follow-up correspondence as requested by DOH to obtain approval
• Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test[BH1]
• Preferably you'll bring (preferred/desirable qualifications):
• Previous experience working in mental health and/or substance use programs

Employees who operate their own or PHS vehicles on PHS business, must have a safe driving record as defined by PHS.

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.

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