Posting number: 2026-04178
Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: BHA
Job classification: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 3
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Health Services
BHHA Maple Lane Behavioral Health Specialist 3
Join our team as a Behavioral Health Specialist 3 at the Behavioral Health and Treatment Center (BHTC) – Maple Lane Campus in Centralia, WA.
BHTC – Maple Lane offers innovative treatment for residents who are civilly committed or adjudicated not guilty by reason of mental diagnosis. There are 4 units at the campus with more onboarding over the upcoming years. Each residential unit helps shape the future of behavioral health, aligning with Washington State’s vision of community-based care. By treating residents in smaller facilities, we help them stay closer to home, family, and support systems, fostering stronger community connections.
Being a Behavioral Health Specialist 3 offers a chance to truly impact people's lives. You get to provide essential daily support, guidance, and care to people in need, helping them navigate behavioral health circumstances. It's about making a difference, building trust, and fostering positive change in a structured environment. Plus, you'll work with a team of dedicated professionals, gaining valuable experience in behavioral health and social services.
The Behavioral Health and Treatment Center at Maple Lane Campus is a pioneering competent of DSHS' Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA), where our dedicated staff offers patients enriching opportunities and experiences outside the hospital setting, preparing them for a smooth transition back into the community. This is a great opportunity to be a team member as BHHA modernizes and enhances behavioral health treatment in Washington State.
Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.Some of what you will do:
Who should apply:
Professionals with a bachelor’s degree preferably involving a major study in psychology, sociology, or other social science
And 2 years of professional counseling or casework experience or working in a therapeutic capacity with people diagnosed with behavioral health illness
Equivalent combination of education or experience will be considered as substitution for above.
Interested or have questions? Please contact Alex Baclaan at alex.baclaan@dshs.wa.gov and reference #04178
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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