Job Information
The Salvation Army Behavioral Health Specialist (Part-Time) - Street Level Ministries in Seattle, Washington
Description
Behavioral Health Specialist
Location: Street Level Ministries (837 Industry Dr, Tukwila, WA 98188) | Schedule: Wednesday-Thursday, 9:00am-4:30pm; Friday, 10:00am-4:30pm
Status: Part-Time/Temporary (until 01/01/2025) | Pay: $35.00/hour
Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!
The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it’s a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the United States, we are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that provide the community with resources, such as food and shelter opportunities. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward.
The Salvation Army is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to visit residents on the streets of Central Seattle and provide them with crisis intervention and individual counseling. The Behavioral Health Specialist will also assist clients with referral, linkage, collateral contacts, and other client support services. Responsibilities include establishing and managing client caseloads, developing ISP plans, conducting assessments, completing intakes for those seeking individual counseling, and maintaining up-to-date documentation in the electronic file database.
Street Level Ministries is an outreach ministry of Seattle Social Services, William Booth Center, ARC, and local corps affiliates. It is a weekly urban outreach program, serving those experiencing homelessness throughout King County. This position is for Street Level Ministries' Geographic-Based Outreach program, a grant-funded project that specifically serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the Central Seattle area living in their vehicles, encampments and other places not intended for habitation.
Note: This is a grant-funded position which ends on 01/01/2025.
Duties & Responsibilities
Establishes and manages participant caseload, including developing Individual Service Plans
Conducts assessment and intake for participants seeking individual counseling
Conducts individual therapeutic intervention sessions to increase participant’s overall well-being
Measures effectiveness of treatment modalities based on review and progress towards identified goals
Maintain up-to-date documentation in all treatment files
Provide crisis intervention as needed
Collaborate with staff on the SLM GBO team
Housing Navigators and Case Managers to move clients toward self-sufficiency
Develop ISP, discharge, follow-up, and aftercare plans with the clients
Other duties as assigned, including special events and seasonal activities
Attend staff meetings as required.
Education & Experience
Must have an advanced clinical degree in human services, such as an MSW, MA in Clinical Psychology, or master’s in counseling
Must have a minimum one-year experience in providing individual and/or group mental health services
Must have the ability to develop effective treatment plans and updates
Must have experience with discharge planning
Must have practical verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate professional integrity, critical thinking skills and use of sound judgement
State licensure, preferred
The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
“The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.”
Once a conditional offer has been made and then accepted by the applicant, The Salvation Army may then ask specific questions about vaccination status, if applicable. If the applicant requests an exemption, then the processes described in this summary should be followed.
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