Mental Health Professional – Targeted Re-Entry Services

Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions.

Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive.

Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.

POSITON TITLE: Mental Health Professional – Targeted Re-Entry Services Jail Services

Non-Exempt Position

RESPONSIBLE TO: Program Director

MAJOR DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Program Director and Program Supervisor, the Mental Health Professional delivers community-based behavioral health and care coordination services to participants. The position requires independent decision-making, effective care coordination, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support participant recovery and successful community integration.

Core Competencies and Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment and Care Planning

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial, behavioral health, and Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) assessments consistent with Medicaid Re-Entry Demonstration requirements, agency standards, and applicable Washington State regulations.
• Utilize clinical judgment to identify participant strengths, barriers, risks, and service needs to support successful community re-entry.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Re-Entry Care Plans that are person-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, recovery-oriented, and strength-based.
• Regularly evaluate participant progress and modify care plans as clinically indicated.

Care Coordination and Service Delivery

• Provide targeted case management and behavioral health support services under Washington State's Medicaid Re-Entry Demonstration (1115 Waiver) and applicable managed care requirements.
• Coordinate transitions of care between correctional facilities, behavioral health providers, medical providers, housing resources, employment services, and community-based organizations.
• Facilitate participant access to behavioral health treatment, substance use treatment, medical care, benefits, transportation, housing, and other social support services.
• Demonstrate effective crisis identification, intervention, de-escalation, and referral practices consistent with agency protocols and participant safety needs.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Function as an active member of a multidisciplinary treatment team by contributing clinical observations, recommendations, and service updates.
• Collaborate effectively with correctional staff, healthcare providers, probation officers, courts, managed care organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders to support continuity of care.
• Participate in case consultations, staffing meetings, utilization reviews, and treatment planning discussions.

Documentation and Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with: 
  • WAC 246-341
  • RCW 71.05
  • RCW 71.24
  • Medicaid Re-Entry Demonstration requirements
  • HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements
  • Agency policies and procedures
• Demonstrate accountability for meeting productivity, documentation, billing, and reporting requirements.
• Apply knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations to ensure compliance in all aspects of service delivery.

Community Engagement and Resource Development

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, service providers, and referral partners to expand participant access to resources and support services.
• Identify gaps in community services and advocate for participants to obtain needed resources.
• Represent the organization professionally at community meetings, care coordination events, and collaborative initiatives as assigned.

Professional Accountability

• Demonstrate ethical decision-making, professional boundaries, and adherence to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), American Counseling Association (ACA), or other applicable professional standards.
• Participate in supervision, training, performance improvement initiatives, and continuing education activities.
• Support agency quality improvement, CARF accreditation activities, and organizational performance outcomes.
• Promote a culture of recovery, inclusion, participant-centered care, and continuous quality improvement.

Required Competencies

• Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning
• Care Coordination and Systems Navigation
• Trauma-Informed and Recovery-Oriented Practice
• Crisis Intervention and Risk Assessment
• Documentation and Regulatory Compliance
• Cultural Humility and Diversity Awareness
• Relationship Building and Community Collaboration
• Professional Ethics and Accountability
• Effective Oral and Written Communication
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
• Time Management and Organizational Skills
• Technology Proficiency (Electronic Health Records and Microsoft Office applications)

Salary: $29.94 - 46.28/hr DOE

Application Process:
To apply electronically for this position, please click "Apply Now" or visit our ADP career center. For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at www.lifelineconnections.org

The Benefits:

Lifeline Connections strives to be an employer of choice by offering regular and full-time employees a robust and highly competitive benefits package designed to support both personal and family well-being. Our comprehensive benefits include multiple options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.

In addition, Lifeline Connections provides employer-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance, along with access to supplemental coverage options. Full-time employees and eligible part-time employees may also enroll in our 401(k) retirement plan, helping support long-term financial wellness.

Beyond benefits coverage, Lifeline Connections is proud to offer generous paid time off. Both full-time and part-time employees earn PTO at competitive accrual rates that increase with years of service, allowing for meaningful time away from work. Employees also receive paid holidays and personal holidays, reinforcing our commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.