Child & Family Services Intake Specialist

Overview

Career opportunities abound at SOUND
SOUND Behavioral Health is growing, and we are hiring a Child & Family Services Intake Specialist!

The intake specialist is responsible for providing clinical intakes/assessments for new clients s person will facilitate an average of 15 assessments per week. A Mental Health Professional designation (MHP) is
required for this position.

This person must demonstrate strong knowledge and assessment skills related to both mental health and substance use disorders, ensuring integrated, whole-person evaluation and the most appropriate treatment recommendations across the continuum of care.

This position is well suited for licensed behavioral health clinicians who are interested in work that emphasizes advanced clinical assessment, risk evaluation, level-of-care determination, and interdisciplinary collaboration rather than long-term outpatient caseload management.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Location: Based out of a Sound clinic in King County, WA, with flexibility to select a location that is convenient for you. Available locations include Rainier Valley, Bellevue, Tukwila, or Auburn.

Accepting Applications until August 31.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Provides direct services and/or internal and external organization referrals for clients.
• Prepares necessary reports, summaries, and progress notes and incorporates them into clinical records.
• Assists clients to remain stable in the community, thereby reducing the use of hospitals or involuntary treatment services.
• Participates in team member meetings, consultations, case presentations, and in-service training.
• Participates in ongoing program development and assessment.
• Understand recovery concepts in behavioral health.
• Apply recovery concepts as appropriate.
• Synthesize and demonstrate recovery concepts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KEY WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships across departments, engaging with clients, team members, management and leadership in a manner that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. Contributes to a respectful and inclusive work environment by practicing cultural humility, promoting equity in services and decision-making, and supporting efforts that foster a sense of belonging for all.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a counseling-related field (MSW, MS, or MA) required.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience as a psychotherapist or case manager with adults and/or children preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

• Possesses excellent judgment, effective communication and strong collaboration skills.
• Understands the principles of individual therapy, group therapy and/or case management approach to providing services.
• Possesses strong working knowledge of the physical and/or behavioral health and support resources of King County, and is familiar with state and local health delivery systems, including knowledge of various funding principles and clinical services mandates.
• Understands recovery concepts in behavioral health; synthesizes and applies, as appropriate to their work at Sound.
• Ability to learn new tasks and skills quickly, and to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, while simultaneously managing crises.
• Able to demonstrate the capacity to appreciate and work well with the complex and diverse population.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Must have an active MHP-qualifying credential with DOH (i.e. LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or an associate-level version of these credentials).
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check in accordance with state and organizational requirements.

SENSORY/PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The requirement described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made through the interactive ADA accommodation process to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sensory:

• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and community partners in person by telephone, and through virtual platforms.
• Hear and understand conversations in person and over the phone in office and community settings.
• Read and interpret written materials, clinical documentation, policies, and electronic health records.
• Observe and assess client behavior, emotional state, and environmental safety cues during clinical interactions.
• Use visual acuity to review documentation, reports, and electronic systems.

Physical:

• Sit for extended periods while completing documentation, virtual meetings, and computer-based work.
• Frequently use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, phone, and other office equipment.
• Occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach while interacting with clients or retrieving files or materials.
• Travel within the community as required to meet with clients, attend meetings, or conduct outreach.
• Lift or move items such as files, laptops, or office…