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About the Company The mission of Navos is to improve the quality of life of people vulnerable to mental illness by providing a broad continuum of trauma informed care with a focus on recovery and resilience. Navos responds to the needs of people with mental illness in King County. Services are targeted to those who live at or near poverty, often as a result of their mental illness. Navos is committed to embracing equity and inclusiveness in everything we do. Our efforts are intentional, deliberate, and a fundamental part of the everyday expectation for working at Navos. About the PositionMembers of the Behavior Support Team (BeST) provide short-term community-based intervention services throughout King County for families who have a child with development disabilities experiencing behavior challenges. Individualized behavior plans are developed using the Positive Behavior Support model, an evidence-informed practice incorporating principles from behavior therapy, family systems theory, and other counseling modalities. BeST is a solid and supportive team and enjoys an excellent reputation in the community for providing in-home support to families. Primary responsibilities include: Position Function & ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Conduct comprehensive Intake Assessment of youth and family's needs across all life domains and review/update as indicated. Generate Treatment Plan and Crisis Plan with youth and family based on their individual needs. Complete a Functional Behavior Assessment and develop a Positive Behavior Support Plan that is informed by the Functional Behavior Assessment. Provide clinical services such as individual and family therapy as needed throughout the course of treatment. All documentation to be in compliance with Navos guidelines, Developmental Disabilities Division contract requirements, Joint Commission Standards, Washington Administrative Code and the Revised Code of Washington. Documentation timelines and assessment standards to be in compliance with BeST training manual guidelines Make decisions regarding treatment planning, intervention and discharge planning from an informed clinical perspective that incorporates Positive Behavior Support and Best Practice Guidelines. Interventions to take place in settings appropriate to youth and family such as, residence, school and community. Reliable insured vehicle required to attend multiple community based appointments. Refer to and collaborate with Developmental Disabilities Administration Case Resource Manager, specialized agencies and/or community-based resources when clinically indicated. Collaborate with team members to develop and implement a Parent Support Group as needed. Maintain client records in keeping with agency, county, contract and state guidelines. Complete continuing education training as required by state regulations and all trainings required by Navos. Attend weekly individual clinical supervision, weekly team meetings and required agency meetings. Remain current with all Human Resources requirements. Supports an agency wide implementation of trauma informed care. Fosters healing, hopeful, honest and trusting relationships for consumers and employees; Values consumer voice, choice and self-advocacy. Demonstrates a commitment to cultural competence. Promotes a safe, calm and secure environment with supportive care and family-driven services that are trauma specific and promote recovery and wellness. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesPossess the knowledge, values, attitude and skills to create a trauma-informed, safe, trusting healing environment that respects the perspectives and experiences of the individuals, families, staff and communities we serve with safety and healing. Must be able to provide ongoing coordination of clinical services, service planning, resource identification and development, and advocacy as appropriate to assigned caseload. Must be able to provide such services with respect, tact, and sensitivity. Must be able to manage documentation requirements as set by agency and contracts.Education and/or ExperienceBachelors Degree and working towards a Masters requiredA Master's degree from an accredited university in mental health counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or other related field preferred.Experience working with youth with developmental disabilities is required. A valid WSDL, a reliable vehicle and proof of car insurance. Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration or ability to obtain before first day of employment.Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Physical Requirements & Disclosure of RisksThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Must be able to lift at least twenty-five pounds; be able to sit for long periods of time; some bending, stooping may be required. #LI-JG1

Position Type: Full-Time Regular
Full Time Employee: Yes
Primary Shift: Day
Work Schedule: Day shift

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