Behavioral Health Clinician IV; BHC IV

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!

We are currently looking for a Behavioral Health Clinician III (BHC III) (Mental Health Counselor) with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.

Who we are – Our Mission
We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.

At Pioneer, our employees are our most valuable asset. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards packet designed to support your health, security, and work-life balance.

Eligible after 30 days of full-time employment (minimum of 30 hours/week):

• Medical
• Flexible spending
• Dental
• Vision

Additional coverage after 60 days:

• Life
• AD&D
• Disability

Other benefits:

• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
• Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
• Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
• Employee recognition programs
• Public transportation discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Join Pioneer and be part of a team that values and invests in you.

What you’ll do

The Behavioral Health Clinician III provides quality counseling, case management, education and community support services to clients with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders using evidence-based and promising practices

Primary/essential duties and responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Provides evidence-based and research-supported mental health and psychosocial interventions through problem-solving, case management, and group facilitation in accordance with program policy and the clients’ Individual Service Plan
• Diagnoses mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (e.g., DSM-5) and ASAM requirements.
• Collaborates with other Pioneer behavioral healthcare providers and community partners based upon the clients’ Individual Service Plan
• Provides behavioral health services based upon identified treatment needs specified in the clients’ Individual Service Plan and in accordance with employee’s education, training and certification.
• Complies with documentation and filing requirements according to applicable WACs, agency, and funder policies.
• Recognizes, respects, and maintains professional boundaries with clients.
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of community resources.
• Assists first responders as needed (i.e., police and medical personnel)

• Must be available to perform the essential functions of this job whenever scheduled to work.
• Attends shift/staff meetings and actively participates in planning, coordination and communication of all types, which will contribute to the delivery of quality professional services.
• Utilizes critical thinking and judgment to identify the most professional therapeutic reaction or intervention in client care.
• Documents observations in daily notes in accordance with program policy
• Promotes and models teamwork and collaboration with coworkers.
• Ensures client and employee safety by maintaining, cleaning, and disposing of equipment and supplies according to policy and procedures.

• Maintains quality of care consistent with or exceeding standards set by federal, state, local,…