Join the ICHS Team!

Discover how you can make an impact on people, communities and creating greater health equity.

International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally-recognized federally qualified health center, and for over 45 years ICHS has provided culturally and linguistically appropriate health and wellness services, including increasing health equity for uninsured and medically underserved individuals of all languages and walks of life. We firmly believe that access to quality health care strengthens our families and communities, and promotes a more just society. We take pride in our diverse and inclusive workforce and at ICHS we value respect and support each other so each individual can achieve his or her full potential. We invite you to join us and be inspired by colleagues that share your mission and purpose.

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We offer

• 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

ICHS’ behavioral health services are collaborative, patient centered, and designed to improve and enhance patient’s emotional, mental, and behavioral health. As a member of the patient’s care team, ICHS’ behavioral health program is accountable for the behavioral health care of all ICHS patients through direct referral, indirect review and implementation of guidelines and workflows impacted by the patient’s behavioral health. Patients access behavioral health services as a member of their care team. In addition to patient care within the framework of established behavioral health guidelines and ICHS’ Principles of Practice and approved by the appropriate licensing board in the State of Washington, the Behavioral Health Care Coordinator functions as a member of the collaborative care team that includes the patient, primary care provider, behavioral health provider, consulting psychiatrist, and other medical staff. This temporary position is responsible for providing integrated behavioral health care within a primary care setting. This position is non-clinical and does not provide therapy nor counseling. This position plans, organizes, and coordinates behavioral health services in conjunction with other members of the patient’s care team and identified external providers who impact patient care. This position works collaboratively other members of the patient’s care team to improve the health of patients with chronic behavioral health conditions and/or complex needs; educates patients and families to help them manage their behavioral health needs; facilitates communication, coordinates services, addresses barriers, and promotes optimal allocation of resources while balancing clinical quality and cost management.

Education - Bachelor’s degree in a mental health field (social work, psychology, counseling, or related field).
Experience - Two (2) years’ experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and/or substance use disorders; individuals with a disability; individuals of a vulnerable population (elderly, mothers, children) and/or other high risk groups required. Experience coordinating care, case management, and developing/maintaining patient resources/contacts with other agencies/organizations required. Experience in motivational interviewing and/or experience working with people experiencing crisis is preferred.
Other Requirement(s) - Suicide assessment, treatment, and management training required by WA State Department of Health. Meet the requirements and certification as required by WA state to provide telehealth services. Desire to work in a diverse organization.