Behavioral Health Specialist II-School Based

Join the ICHS Team!

Discover how you can make a difference in people’s lives and help strengthen communities.

International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized community health center. For over 50 years, we have provided medical, dental, and wellness care to individuals and families from all regions and all walks of life many of whom face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. We believe that quality health care supports stronger families, healthier communities, and a more just society.

At ICHS, we are proud of our team-based approach and the shared commitment that drives our work. We value respect, collaboration, and compassion in everything we do. When you join ICHS, you become part of a mission‑driven team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.

• Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
• “Share the success” bonuses
• Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS
• Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 264 hours rollover year to year
• Automatic 4% retirement contribution
• 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays
• Reimbursement for professional licensure
• Eligible for a SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $5000

The Behavioral Health Specialist I is a member of the collaborative care team located at ICHS’s School Based Health center. This position will work from an integrated behavioral health model, providing a broad spectrum of culturally appropriate services, including completing behavioral health assessments with standardized behavioral and health risk screenings, providing group, individual and family psychotherapy, help with case management, and make referrals to students with behavioral health/academic needs.

Additional indirect services will include providing consultation services to the primary care providers and the school staff, consulting with psychiatry, making psycho educational presentations to staff and students about behavioral health, and providing liaison services between school staff and primary care providers. This position is subject to meeting performance expectations and grant continuation.

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field

Three (3) years’ experience working with individuals with a disability; the elderly, mothers and children, and/or other high risk groups. One (1) year experience in a multicultural health care clinic and direct service experience with bilingual/bicultural patients preferred.

Current and active credential as a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the Washington State Department of Health. Fluency in English required: additional fluency in other languages is valued.

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm