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Clarvida

Behavioral Health Specialist

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$46,143 / year median in Washington

+11% projected growth

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Description Behavior Health Specialist I (Bachelor's Level) About the Role Clarvida is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist I to work with adults age 18 and older who have been discharged from higher levels of care, such as adult family homes or assisted living facilities, and require additional behavioral support to maintain successful placement. In this role, you will partner with clients and their support systems to promote stability, independence, and progress toward individualized goals. You will create Safety and Crisis Plans and Individual Behavior Support Plans, meet weekly with clients, and collaborate closely with family members and residential staff. This position includes participation in an after-hours phone crisis rotation approximately one week every three months. Responsibilities Work with adults age 18+ transitioning from higher levels of care Develop Safety and Crisis Plans and Individual Behavior Support Plans Meet weekly with clients to support progress toward identified goals Collaborate with family members and residential staff to support client success Provide education and guidance to support systems on effective behavioral strategies Maintain ongoing evaluations, progress notes, and documentation Monitor client progress and identify behaviors requiring intervention Participate in an after-hours phone crisis response rotation Requirements Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field Minimum of two years of direct treatment experience with clients with a mental health diagnosis under supervision
  • Supervised internship hours count toward this requirement Eligible for Agency Affiliated Counselor status through the Washington Department of Health (assistance provided) Valid Washington Driver's License, clean driving record, and active auto insurance Ability to pass fingerprinting and background checks Compensation & Benefits Full-Time Employees Competitive pay: $24
  • 29/hour Opportunity for incentive-based pay up to 10% biweekly Flexible, self-managed schedule Paid vacation days that increase with tenure Separate sick leave that rolls over annually Up to 10 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options DailyPay
  • access earned wages without waiting for payday Training, development, and continuing education credits Annual licensure dues reimbursement for fully licensed staff All Employees 401(k) Free licensure supervision Employee Assistance Program Pet insurance National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment Mileage reimbursement
  • Cell phone stipend Benefit availability may vary by state/county.
Work Location Community-based (King County, Washington) Employment Type Full-time How to Apply If you are passionate about supporting adults with behavioral health needs and helping them maintain stability and independence in community settings, we encourage you to apply for the Behavior Support Specialist I role with Clarvida.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida Equal Opportunity Statement Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category. Keywords behavior support specialist Washington, behavioral health specialist WA, adult mental health support, community-based behavioral services, agency affiliated counselor WA, Clarvida careers