MSS Behavioral Health Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: Eastside Tanbara Clinic

• Tacoma, WA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Master's Degree, Salary Range: $79971.00 - $105519.00Salary, Job Shift: Monday
• Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm, Job Category: Medical Assistant, Community Health Care is a leading non-profit organization that offers quality health care to underserved patients in Pierce County. We provide comprehensive family practice care, including medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services in our seven clinics. We seek to continuously improve our commitment and service to our patients and community. We want you to join us in our mission to provide the highest quality healthcare with compassionate and accessible service for all. We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Continuing Education, Employee Assistant Program and more! We are looking for Behavioral Health Specialist to join our clinics! The Behavioral Health Specialist plays a key role on the MSS Team, providing culturally responsive behavioral health screening, assessment, counseling, and case management to pregnant and parenting clients. This position blends strong clinical judgment with collaborative, team-based care to support clients’ emotional, social, and practical needs throughout the maternity cycle. You will conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, deliver brief counseling and crisis intervention, connect clients with essential community resources, and contribute to care planning alongside nurses, dietitians, and community health workers. The role also includes maintaining accurate clinical documentation, participating in interdisciplinary case reviews, and supporting team development through consultation, training, and onboarding of new staff. This position requires excellent assessment and intervention skills, strong communication, and the ability to remain calm and effective in fast paced or emergency situations. Plus, other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy; or Is currently credentialed and has active status in the State of Washington by the Department of Health as one of the following: Licensed mental health counselor Licensed independent clinical social worker Licensed social worker Licensed marriage and family therapist Licensed psychologist Associate mental health counselor Associate independent clinical social worker Associate social worker Associate marriage and family therapist Current and valid Washington State Driver’s License and automobile insurance.

Current CPR. We encourage anyone with a relevant combination of education and experience to apply.