Behavioral Health Care Coordinator
Company: International Community Health Services
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Join the ICHS Team! Discover how
you can make a difference in people’s lives and help strengthen
communities. International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a
nationally recognized community health center. For over 50 years,
we have provided medical, dental, and wellness care to individuals
and families from all regions and all walks of life many of whom
face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. We
believe that quality health care supports stronger families,
healthier communities, and a more just society. At ICHS, we are
proud of our team-based approach and the shared commitment that
drives our work. We value respect, collaboration, and compassion in
everything we do. When you join ICHS, you become part of a
mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity
to thrive. We offer Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound
region “Share the success” bonuses Insurance premiums 100% paid by
ICHS Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 320
hours rollover year to year Automatic 4% retirement contribution 9
paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays Reimbursement
for professional licensure Job Summary ICHS’ behavioral health
services are collaborative, patient centered, and designed to
improve and enhance patient’s emotional, mental, and behavioral
health. As a member of the patient’s care team, ICHS’s Behavioral
Health program is accountable for the behavioral health care of all
ICHS patients through direct referral, indirect review and
implementation of guidelines and workflows impacted by the
patient’s behavioral health. Patients access behavioral health
services as a member of their care team. The Behavioral Health Care
Coordinator functions as a member of the collaborative care team
that includes the patient, primary care provider/dental provider,
behavioral health provider, consulting psychiatrist, and other
medical staff. This temporary position is responsible for providing
integrated behavioral health care within a primary care setting.
This position is non-clinical and does not provide therapy nor
counseling. This position plans, organizes, and coordinates
behavioral health services in conjunction with other members of the
patient’s care team and identified external providers who impact
patient care, including support with care gap metrics for
behavioral health. This position works collaboratively other
members of the patient’s care team to improve the health of
patients with chronic behavioral health conditions and/or complex
needs; educates patients and families to help them manage their
behavioral health needs; facilitates communication, coordinates
services, addresses barriers, and promotes optimal allocation of
resources while balancing clinical quality and cost management.
Education - Bachelor’s degree in a mental health field (social
work, psychology, counseling, or related field). Experience - One
(1) year experience working with individuals with co-occurring
mental health and/or substance use disorders; individuals with a
disability; individuals of a vulnerable population (elderly,
mothers, children) and/or other high risk groups preferred.
Experience coordinating care, case management, and
developing/maintaining patient resources/contacts with other
agencies/organizations required. Experience in motivational
interviewing and/or experience working with people experiencing
crisis is preferred. Other Requirement(s) - Suicide assessment,
treatment, and management training required by WA State Department
of Health within sixty (60) days of hire.
Keywords: International Community Health Services, Lakewood , Behavioral Health Care Coordinator, Healthcare , Seattle, Washington
