Mental Health Specialist/Case Manager

Locations: Seattle, WA Type:Urban Salary Range:$80,168 to $82,000 / Per Year Open Period:2/13/2026 until filled Summary:SIHB Core Competencies Core Competencies are foundational commitments and skills that all Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) staff are expected to develop. These competencies define common measures for performance that are applied to every role in the organization. Commitment to Indigenous and Organizational Values: Everything we do at SIHB is centered on Traditional Indian Medicine. It is our responsibility to maintain cultural integrity in all that we do. Accountability: All employees of SIHB effectively manage their own work and the work of their teams. We take ownership of our actions and decisions. We all strive to deliver the highest quality work and care, while respecting our teammates and Relatives. Collaboration: SIHB is a team-oriented organization. As team members, we share the responsibility of working toward a common purpose. We collaborate with our colleagues across the organization to deliver the highest quality of care and results in alignment with our mission, vision, values, and Theory of Change. Communication: We practice effective and clear communication with staff, Relatives, teams, and community. We demonstrate empathy among each other and with those we serve, and transparency in our decision making. Customer Service Orientation: All employees of SIHB recognize the needs of the diverse community we serve. We put the needs of our Relatives first by delivering the highest quality, professional, responsive, and innovative care. Our Relatives come first and deserve the best. Position Summary This position is a hybrid role with responsibilities as a both Mental Health Specialist and Case Manager (MHS/CM). Here at SIHB we offer a holistic model of health care. Therefore, these employees will have responsibilities that straddle two departments with a unique opportunity to develop case management skills as well as clinical mental health services skills. The role of Mental Health Specialist is a professional position providing a variety of outpatient mental health services within a community health care clinic serving the American Indian/Alaska Native community of Seattle/King County. Employees will receive extensive clinical training to develop their skills to provide direct mental health services including but not limited to intake, assessment, developing service plans, crisis/safety planning, progress notes, and discharge. Mental Health Specialists participate in weekly clinical case staffing to ensure quality care for ou More info about area: Duties:Organizational Responsibilities Hold Indigenous values and practices with respect and integrity Hold yourself accountable to the highest standard by being resourceful, innovative, creative and solutions-oriented Actively participate in organizational activities with the understanding that success is achieved through teamwork. And always remaining focused on the relative. Recognize that communication is central to the organization's success and actively champion your words and actions to maintain respect for others, encourage constructive feedback, be open to share laughter and acknowledge differences in skills and opinions, all while keeping others' best intentions in mind. At SIHB, we refer to our customers as Relatives. Our Relatives come first and deserve the best. Serve the needs of our Relatives first by delivering the highest quality, professional, responsive and innovative care. Job Responsibilities Mental Health Specialist · Conduct initial assessment and evaluation of clients referred for mental health counseling by providers/SUDP's. Provide preliminary diagnoses of presenting problems/disorders and develop an appropriate treatment plan. · Mental health counseling via initial assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment assessment, brief therapy, crisis intervention, and long term counseling. · Case management and care coordination with SIHB services and external referral sources. Maintain a full counseling caseload of individuals. · Provide walk-in and telephone emergency services. · Assist in the provision of screening and access to services for clients in need of inpatient psychiatric care. · Participate in case staffing and meetings in consultation, and supervision with counseling and supervisory staff. · Timely and complete chart documentation as per WAC, AAAHC, and SIHB standards/policies and procedures. Actively participate in internal quality improvement teams and work with members proactively to drive quality improvement initiatives in accordance with the mission and strategic goals of the organization, federal and state laws and regulations, and accreditation standards, when assigned. Other duties as assigned to position. Case Manager Perform client intake into SIHB programming. This includes assessing their safety and needs. Identify options and resources to implement safety strategies. Assist relatives in developing their own care, safety plans, and self-sufficiency plans. Help relatives obtain Qualifications:Background Qualifications Required: · Masters in Psychology, MSW, or related Master's Degree. · Minimum two (2) years' experience counseling in outpatient setting. · Minimum three (3) years' experience providing direct case management. · Familiarity with health, social, and DV/GBV services and issues faced among American Indians/Alaska Native community in King County is preferred, and a desire to promote the delivery of appropriate health and case management services to this population. · Knowledge of King, Snohomish, & Pierce County referral systems. · Comply with all WAC requirements for Certification and License in Counseling. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) in WA State REQUIRED. Current WA State Driver's License is required. Clearance to operate company vehicles. · Complete and maintain WA State training requirements for GBV/DV Advocates · Complete all other trainings required by SIHB to offer HOLISTIC CASE MANAGEMENT. · Applicant must pass background clearance check. Preferred: · Minority Mental Health Certification preferred. Work Environment Office hours are currently Mon-Fri, 8 hours each day, and some Saturdays; however, as our team expands, we will transition to a 4-10 work schedule. Duties may involve long hours performing sedentary work at a computer terminal. The position requires all work to be performed on-site, unless out in the field fulfilling the case management needs of relatives. Not eligible for remote work. Will work in collaboration with fellow staff members and community partners to ensure our relatives are making progress toward long-term stability. Work Type:

Created: 2026-04-15