Crisis Integration Specialist I (BA)

Job Description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position(s):

Crisis Integration Specialist I - Posting #21645

Position Summary:

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a Full-time Crisis Integration Specialist for our Behavioral Health Program in Everett. The Crisis Integration Specialist provides engagement and intensive case management services to individuals who are high utilizers of emergency services, criminal justice system and community social services. The Crisis Integration Specialist provides outreach, long-term assertive engagement and supportive services for participants through intensive case management activities and collaboration with community partners, service providers, housing providers and other community organizations.

In addition, the Crisis Integration Specialist provides the development of a client-centered action plan as well as the development of a Community Support Plan. Assistance to the Director in program development, policy and procedure development, compliance with WACS and RCWS, and other administrative tasks performed are as directed. This job description does not suggest or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. This person will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Position Requirements:

• Must be able to complete job responsibilities in various locations; client’s home setting, community setting, or clinic.
• Ability to understand medical terminology pertaining to chronic conditions.
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary care team including medical providers, nursing staff, care coordinators, behavioral health and support staff.
• Must be able to perform independently and at the same time perform effectively and professionally as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Must be able/willing to work with translators if not bilingual.
• Must have or obtain CPR certification within initial probationary period and will maintain CPR certification throughout employment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred not required.

Education and/or Experience:

• BSW or BA/BS in Human Services, Health Sciences or related field with experience either in social service case management, or care coordination. Will consider other bachelor’s level applicants who have similar experience, but only in the circumstance when doing so is approved by contractors and/or state certification entities (ex: HCA approval of WA Health Home Program care coordinator status).
• When contractually necessary for provision of work for which individual is hired, this person will complete WA State Health Homes Care Coordinator certification training within sixty days of hire.
• Will acquire and maintain state Health Homes Care Coordinator certification.
• Must complete agency and State mandatory trainings.
• This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
• Experience working with underserved, transient populations.
• Experience working with substance use disorders, chronic mental illness, and chronic medical conditions.
• Experience working with community agencies and has strong knowledge of community resources.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours more, receive an excellent benefit package of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Prescription coverage, Long Term Disability, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays. We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Hannah Hamilton, Program Manager at [email protected] Please reference the posting number on the subject of your email .

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted on 04/22/2021

External candidates considered after 04/27/2021

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).