Employee Type: Regular
Employment duration: Full time
Location: Yakima, WA
Offer Relocation?: YES
ID: 4578

Mental Health Social Worker (Psychosocial Worker)
Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic
Behavioral Health Specialist needed to join our dedicated Community Health Services team, primarily working within the First Steps Program of Washington State, serving maternal and infant clients with home or office visits.
The Behavioral Health Specialist provides brief, culturally relevant counseling interventions to clients on areas identified in the assessment; educates clients regarding physical and mental health issues to support informed treatment choices for themselves or family members; and provides information and referrals to assist clients in accessing community resources for basic needs, health care, and social services. This role is vital in helping clients achieve self-sufficiency and guidance in raising children. The position requires flexibility, strong assessment skills, strong intervention skills, and the ability to blend social work practice with overall functioning of the integrated health care team.
CHS is a multidisciplinary team composed of social workers, community health workers, and nurses who seek to provide health services in the community and meet families where they are. This position offers you the opportunity to work as part of an integrated team as well as to make decisions and work independently in your profession. Being a Behavioral Health Specialist at YVFWC means using your skills and experience to make a difference in the lives of people in your community. Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Eight paid holidays per year. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are required.

Competitive pay and generous benefits package. Relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

  • Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant field;
  • Experience:. Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team in a health care or medical setting is preferred, experience in a mental health or social service setting acceptable. Understanding of the psychological principals in learning and their application to treatment stages. Understanding of advanced evaluative techniques of personality, academic, behavior and cognitive domains. Ability to synthesize and formulate the assessment data into a comprehensive treatment summary. Understanding of bio-psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention and case coordination
  • Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Any one of the following licenses are acceptable for this position: Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA), Licensed Social Worker Associate Advanced (LSWAA), Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA),or Certified Counselor (CL); Certified Social Worker Associate(CSWA) or Licensed Master's Social Worker with the Oregon State current Washington State or Oregon state driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance coverage; and a current First Aid/CPR card, or obtained within 45 days of hire.
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to form and sustain effective relationships with clients, team members and community providers; understanding of federal, state and county regulations as they pertain to social services; ability to manage time, resources and client caseload; knowledge of human growth and development, throughout the lifespan which can be applied to a psychosocial assessment and intervention methods; knowledge of brief counseling techniques and crisis intervention; knowledge of pregnancy and postpartum issues; ability to provide effective consultation; and the knowledge of poverty, family disorganization and health problems. In designated bilingual positions must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 10 on the ALTA language proficiency scale.

Working at YVFWC

Working at Farm Workers Clinic means being the passionate champion for those who have no voice. It means having the opportunity to work with underserved populations and with peers committed to the same work.

At Farm Workers Clinic:

  • We will consistently TRUST one another to work for the common good.
  • We will foster INTEGRITY by demonstrating ethical behavior and insisting on doing what we say we will do.
  • We will demonstrate TRANSPARENCY by being candid and truthful no matter the risk.
  • We will create PARTNERSHIPS to strengthen ourselves and our community.
  • We will fight for JUST TREATMENT for all individuals.
  • We will let JOY in.
  • We have the COURAGE to be an agent of change and refuse anything short of excellence.

The Pacific Northwest

Working at Farm Workers Clinic means living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. You will have the opportunity enjoy spectacular wilderness areas, scenic ocean beaches and crystal-clear lakes and rivers. Because of the Cascade mountain range, the Northwest has two distinct climates: The west side is lush and green. Eastern Washington and Oregon, shielded from the rain-filled clouds by the high mountains, tend to be sunny and arid.

The two climates enable farms and orchards to produce a bounty of different fruits, berries and vegetables. And with 22 appellations, Washington and Oregon are also celebrated for their world-class wines.

No matter where you live in the Pacific Northwest, you will be within an easy drive to a thriving metropolitan area, offering fine shopping, theatres, museums and galleries. The area also boasts progressive public and private schools and world-class universities.

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.

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