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Behavioral Health Specialist 3

State of Washington

Grand Mound, Washington, United States of America
Full-time, Permanent
Posted Aug 26, 2025
Onsite

About the role

Benefits Description BHHA Maple Lane Behavioral Health Specialist 3 Join our team as a Behavioral Health Specialist 3 at our newest behavioral health treatment campus, Maple Lane, near Centralia, WA.

Responsibilities

  • Instruct and encourage residents regarding policies, procedures, and facility rules.
  • Encourage residents to participate in treatment and recreation activities; interact with residents daily.
  • Assist with problem solving and informal counseling, individually and in small groups.
  • Facilitate or assist with small group sessions and participate in meetings on treatment progress.
  • Respond to behavioral situations and medical emergencies using de-escalation skills.
  • Attend treatment team and daily team meetings; provide shift updates.
  • Monitor residents and maintain a safe, secure living environment; conduct proper security procedures.

Requirements

  • Professionals with a bachelor’s degree preferably involving a major study in psychology, sociology, or other social science.
  • 2 years of professional counseling or casework experience or working in a therapeutic capacity with people diagnosed with behavioral health illness.
  • Equivalent combination of education or experience will be considered as substitution for above.

Benefits

  • Benefits
  • Description
  • Insurance Benefits
  • Retirement and Deferred Compensation
  • Social Security
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation (Annual Leave)
  • Military Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Additional Leave

Job Details

Salary Range

$47,710 - $64,140/monthly

Location

Grand Mound, Washington, United States of America

Employment Type

Full-time, Permanent

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