Mental Health Care Professional

Job Summary:

The Mental Health Care Professional provides comprehensive, short-term crisis outreach services to children and families experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Services are provided in the family home, school or other convenient location for the family. The MHCP works as part of a team to stabilize the initial crisis, provide intensive support and link the family to ongoing formal and informal support systems. This position can be based in either Auburn and Central Seattle. This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center Y is to accelerate young people's ability to build safe, successful, and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that aim to strengthen young people's ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center Y's programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, hourly position. What you'll get from working at The Y Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance Retirement with generous employer contributions Free access to mental health resources Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff

• Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Hiring Range:

$28.00 - $31.00/hour Responsibilities Provides immediate, short-term, acute crisis intervention services to families in King County to prevent out of home care and safely divert psychiatric hospitalization for children and youth. On a rotating schedule, provides on-call crisis coverage for incoming referrals and current clients experiencing crisis. Triages and prioritizes emergent outreaches and calls based on level of risk. Conducts a mental health assessment at the initial outreach to determine level of risk and develops safety plans based on the assessment which may include coordination with Designated Crisis Responders, voluntary hospitalization, Family Initiated Treatment or less restrictive options (to be reviewed by CIS or Supervisor). Provides crisis and stabilization services in homes, schools and other community locations of families. This role will have job duties that reflect that of Peers and Advocates Meets each child and family with the appropriate urgency, frequency and intensity for their crisis. Coordinates with other MRSS (Mobile Response Stabilization Services) team members to develop and implement a family driven Action Plan to meet priority needs. Takes a leadership role to provide training and mentoring to new Parent Partners and/or Family Advocates.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Code of Conduct for Applicants All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements. Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization's abuse risk management standards. Qualifications A Washington State registered Agency Affiliated Counselor. A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in mental health or related field or, 4 years of experience in mental health or a related field. Completed all required training. Minimum three years of experience working with teens or young adults in foster care, group care, housing, education, juvenile justice, anti-poverty, vocational support, mental health, chemical dependency and/or homelessness fields. Ability to teach effective independence skills for a variety of learning styles and to plan supportive activities. Strong youth engagement and relationship-building skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including skills in coaching and giving/receiving feedback. Strong organizational skills. Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Current state approved First Aid and CPR certification.

• Current approved HIV blood borne pathogens training.
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful. Within 30 days of employment or first available training.
• Some Case Manager positions required Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Within 30 days of employment or first available training.

Authorized Driver Requirement:

This role transports clients as an "authorized driver" for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using an employer-provided vehicle. Driving duties for this role are Required.

• Driving roles are safety-sensitive.

To become an authorized driver, you must be 21+, have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana) in addition to meeting the driving record standards below: YGS Driving Record Standards Within the last three (3) years: No more than two (2) vehicle related suspension(s) and/or reinstatement(s). No more than two (2) moving violations and/or accidents. Moving violations include, but are not limited to, the following: Speeding Improper Lane Change Failure to Yield in Right-of-Way Failure to Obey Traffic Signal Failure to obey Traffic Sign Within the last five (5) years: No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, the following:

DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI

(Boating), Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test Driving with an open container of alcohol Reckless Driving Hit andRun- property damage only (Incidents involving injury fall under Permanent Disqualification) Racing Driving with a suspended/revoked license/insurance Speeding over 20 mph Fleeing and/or eluding police Any other felony driving conviction(s) Driving records that result in Permanent disqualification from driving duties: More than 3 DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test forentiretyof driving history. More than 3 Driving with a suspended/revoked license Hit andRunresulting in bodily injury or death Manslaughter/felony death by motor vehicle

• Due to state-specific reporting requirements in our driver management system, we are not currently able to enroll California Driver's License holders as Authorized Drivers.

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you: Thrive on working in a collaborative environment. Are very adaptable. Have high ownership and strong work ethic. Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet. Truly enjoy being of service to people. Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together. Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.

OUR MISSION

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

OUR VALUES

Respect Responsibility Honesty Caring Passion for Excellence YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check in accordance with Washington's Fair Chance Act. Please download and review the below resources for more information: (i) The updated 2025 requirements of 49.94.010: https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert∾tion=download&id=251099&hashed=1503034877 (ii) The WA attorney general's Washington fair chance act guide for employers and job applicants: https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert∾tion=download&id=251100&hashed=74689660 If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to recruiting@seattleymca.org.

Pay:

$28.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Gym membership Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s):

• Do you currently live in or plan to move to the Greater Seattle Area?

We value lived experience for our staff as parents/caregivers, or young people who can share and use their experiences navigating systems related to behavioral health, disabilities, substance use, education, medical, domestic violence, housing and food insecurities, child welfare and juvenile justice. Please give some examples of how you might meet this job qualification This role requires the incumbent to have reliable access to a vehicle to meet clients in the community, attend trainings, and be in office. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• This role transports clients as an "authorized driver" for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using an employer-provided vehicle.

Driving duties for this role are Required. Driving roles are safety-sensitive. To become an authorized driver, you must be 21+, have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana) in addition to meeting the YGS Driving Record Standards listed in the job description. Do you meet the listed requirements for becoming an authorized driver for the YMCA? Please check the requirements in the job description and answer accurately. (

• Due to state-specific requirements in our driver management system, we are not currently able to enroll California Driver's License holders as authorized drivers.

) All individuals hired by the YMCA of Greater Seattle must complete a background check (and on safety-sensitive driving positions, drug tests) as part of the post-offer onboarding process. Criminal backgrounds will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis; a positive drug test result (including marijuana) for any safety-sensitive positions requiring driving will likely result in the withdrawal of a job offer.

• Please note that background check turnaround time can vary by jurisdiction: Background check results for King and Pierce counties typically return within 1-2 days.

However, your start date may have to be pushed back by days or weeks as we wait for the background check to clear if you recently lived abroad or in a smaller county that may have more limited resources for digitizing and making records available online. Please select "I understand" to acknowledge these requirements. Please review the YMCA of Greater Seattle Area's Code of Conduct that is linked at the bottom of the responsibilities section of the job description or by visiting https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert∾tion=download&id=191063&hashed=999166779 Do you speak another language besides English? If yes, please list them below. Are you a relative or household member of another employee at the YMCA of Greater Seattle? If yes, please list employee's name. If you are an internal candidate (currently work for the YMCA of Greater Seattle), have you notified your current supervisor that you are applying to this role? Our Employee Handbook states, "Employees applying for another position within the Y are expected to notify their present supervisor of their application. In response to internal reference requests, supervisors are expected to provide factual, objective, and performance-based information to the hiring manager." Please list a preferred email for further communication.

Work Location:

In person