Behavioral Support Specialist

Company: Cascade Community Healthcare
Location: Centralia
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $22.04 - $39.96 / Hour. DOE, Credentials, Degree. "Serving our community with acceptance, compassion and respect" ABOUT CASCADE: Cascade Community Healthcare (CCH) has been providing treatment services to Lewis County and surrounding areas for more than 50 years. Our mission is to provide our clients with compassionate and encouraging counseling leading to a renewed sense of hope and the ability to make positive changes and live more satisfying lives. Cascade currently has six treatment locations in Lewis County. We are looking for a Behavior Support Specialist to join our Expanded Community Services (ECS) team. You will provide support and crisis Interventions for clients in Home and Community Services supported living environments who have been identified as in need of Expanded community Services. SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Day Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm PAY SCALE: Clinician I, Bachelor's Degree: $22.04 - $26.87 Clinician I, Certified, Bachelor's Degree: $26.14 - $31.86 Clinician II, Master's Degree: $30.24 - $36.86 Clinician III, Master's Degree: $32.29 - $39.36 EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in counseling or the social sciences and a minimum of three years of supervised experience in mental health. Must be working towards eligibility of Certified Agency Affiliated Counselor Credential (CAAC) in order to be a Mental Health Professional. Must be able to obtain Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (RAAC) Credential until CAAC is obtained), or; Bachelors degree in counseling or the social sciences and have an active Certified Agency Affiliated Counselor (CAAC), credential, or; Bachelors degree in counseling or the social sciences and is enrolled in Masters degree program in counseling or the social sciences and is eligible to obtain a Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (RAAC) Credential while working towards eligibility for License Agency Affiliated Counselor (LAAC) or Associate License upon completion of Masters degree, or; Masters degree in counseling or the social sciences and has one of the following credentials: Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor (LAAC), associate licensure, or is licensed. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Must pass WA State Patrol background check, national background check may be required if have not lived in WA State consecutively the last three years. Must demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team. Must demonstrate good time management and organizational skills. Must be able to represent the agency in a positive and professional manner. Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Must comply with agency policies and procedures. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be able to gain access to all types of buildings and residences regardless of the structures handicapped accessibility or lack thereof. Must maintain current phone number and mailing address with the human resources department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide behavioral support to clients and staff at adult family homes to assist in maintaining community placement. These sessions will primarily be face to face. Develop and maintain behavioral support and crisis plans for ECS clients. Track psychiatric medications and provide documentation of such to the identified prescriber. Collaborate and request necessary records from clients primary behavioral health prescriber so telepsychiatry has necessary information for medication reviews. Facilitate appointments for ongoing medication review. Participate in ongoing supervision. Maintain documentation in accordance with agency and program policy. Meet service deliveries as described in ECS contract and assigned by program supervisor. Must be legally able to operate a motor vehicle and maintain satisfactory driving record. Must be able to gain access to all types of buildings and residences regardless of the structures handicapped accessibility of lack thereof. WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US: Cascade is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Cascade is also an approved site for Washington Health Corps State Health Program, Behavioral Health Program, and the Federal Health Program Meaningful work. The services we provide have a big impact and it makes what we do count. Self-Care, time away from work. Start off with 13 hours of paid time off (PTO) earned monthly, and 11 paid holidays plus 16 hours of personal holiday. Pro-rated based on FTE. PTO and Personal Holiday are available after 90-days of employment. Company Paid Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, AllyHealth, EAP, Life insurance and AD&D, Long Term Disability, and Supplemental Benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance), subject to plan terms. Medical benefits will be effective the first of the month following date of hire. Must be at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours/week) to be eligible for medical benefits. Must be at least a 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) to be eligible for all other benefits. Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Term Life Insurance, Supplemental Legal Care, Fraud & Identity Protection, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Purpose FSA, and Pet insurance, subject to plan terms. Preparing for your Future. 401(k), after 6-months of employment Cascade contributes 5% of your gross earnings monthly. No match required. Working towards licensure? We have Team Managers that will provide those hours at no charge to you. Cascade reimburses the cost of Department of Health licensure renewals and other certification renewals that are required for you to do your job (DEA, CPR/BLS, etc.). If you're interested in this position, please submit your resume. No phone calls please.

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