Yakima Neighborhood Health Services·Yakima, Washington
Provide full-scope counseling and team-based behavioral health care within an integrated primary care setting. Coordinate care for multi-issue clients, including low-income populations, homeless individuals, and LGBTQ youth through clinic and field visits.
Established in 1975, Non-Profit Yakima Neighborhood Health Services serves patients in the areas of Behavioral Health, Family Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Women’s Health, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Vision Care and Pharmacy. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and equity in our communities by providing accessible and integrated health and social services, ending homelessness and offering unique learning opportunities for students of health professions. Why Work at Yakima Neighborhood Health Services? YNHS offers great compensation for this position, with a starting wage of $40-$46 an hour, along with high value benefits of employer provided medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement insurances. To support our team, we also provide ten paid holidays, flexible amounts of paid leave and/or cash-out options, and retention bonuses to reward commitment to our mission.
Behavioral Health Specialist for Integrated Primary Care Community Health Center practice. This person provides team-based care alongside primary care providers, nurses, MAs, dietitians, care coordinators, pharmacists, and outreach workers; experience or knowledge/support in CBT, brief therapy, harm reduction; works with low-income populations including MSFW, homeless, LGBTQ youth, this role may be included in clinic, supportive housing, and street visits – scheduled and unscheduled. Requires great flexibility and team-oriented approaches. This exciting position provides full scope counseling services to support a diverse population and coordinate care for multi-issue clients.
Must be licensed in Washington as a Psychologist, Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist, though associates are eligible with supervision. Ability to pass a background check is required, and bilingual skills in English/Spanish or sign language are preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Washington are typically supported by steady demand from outpatient, community, and telehealth settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a current unrestricted clinical license, experience with evidence-based therapy, and the ability to work from a HIPAA-compliant home office. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license status and prepare examples of your therapy approach before applying.
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