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Population Health Specialist - Nonprofit Clinic

Wilmington, CA · On-site

$23 - $24/hr

About the Population Health Specialist This position is the direct link between Wilmington Community Clinic and the patients who most need preventive and chronic care. The Population Health ...

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Behavioral Health Specialist II - HAWP

International Community Health Services

Seattle, WA • On-site

$36.05 - $52.78/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Join the ICHS Team!

Discover how you can make a difference in people’s lives and help strengthen communities.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)


International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized community health center. For over 50 years, we have provided medical, dental, and wellness care to individuals and families from all regions and all walks of life many of whom face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. We believe that quality health care supports stronger families, healthier communities, and a more just society.

At ICHS, we are proud of our team-based approach and the shared commitment that drives our work. We value respect, collaboration, and compassion in everything we do. When you join ICHS, you become part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.

We offer

  • Eligible for a SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $5000
  • Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
  • “Share the success” bonuses
  • Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS
  • Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 264 hours rollover year to year
  • Automatic 4% retirement contribution
  • 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays
  • Reimbursement for professional licensure

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Specialist II – HAWP plans, organizes and implements social work services for HAWP participants and families. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: participant social work assessment; treatment; and teaching and counseling of participant, caregiver or other appropriate representatives/family to maintain participant support in the community. BH Specialist interventions may also include: individual participant contacts; appropriate collateral contact; participant and family education, assessment, and counseling; assistance with locating resources; addressing mental health needs as they arise; ongoing case management; advocacy to ensure participant and caregiver needs are met and addressed; and disenrollment procedures.

The BH Specialist is the liaison between the interdisciplinary team, caregiver representatives, and community agencies. This position is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, pursuant to 42 CFR §§ 460.102(b) and (d), and meets applicable educational and licensure requirements to represent the Master's Level Social Worker role.

Job Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education - Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
Experience - Two (2) of experience working as a behavioral health specialist. Geriatric experience preferred but no necessary.
Other Requirement(s) - Active WA State Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) license. Member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) or other NASW - recognized certification preferred. Must have active CPR and First Aid Certification, or willing to obtain within one (1) month of hire. Ability to travel within the Seattle area as needed. Valid Driver's License and Proof of Insurance required, if applicable.