Behavioral Health Care Manager/Licensed Social Worker - Pediatrics
About the job
- One of the following Washington State licenses is required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
- For the Licensed Clinical Social Worker license, possess a master's or doctor's degree in social work, Washington State licensure or certification as a clinical social worker, and at least two years of supervised clinical social work after obtaining the degree.
- For the Licensed Mental Health Counselor license, possess a master's or doctor's degree qualifying for Washington State licensure or certification as a mental health counselor, clinical professional counselor, or professional counselor; hold the applicable Washington State license or certification; and have either two years of supervised clinical experience in mental health counseling after obtaining the degree or 3,000 hours of post-master's supervised clinical experience.
- For the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist license, possess a master's or doctor's degree qualifying for Washington State marriage and family therapist certification, hold Washington State licensure or certification as a marriage and family therapist, and have either two years of supervised clinical experience in marriage and family therapy after obtaining the degree or 3,000 hours of post-master's supervised clinical experience.
- Support and coordinate the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned patient caseload with the patient's medical provider and, when appropriate, other mental health providers.
- Serve as a core member of the collaborative care team, including the patient's medical provider, psychiatric consultant, and the larger primary care or medical team.
- Previous experience working in a Collaborative Care Model.
- Certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing through the EMDR International Association.
About the company
KVH provides health care as a community-owned public hospital district in Kittitas County, Washington. It runs a 25-bed critical access hospital in Ellensburg with 24/7 emergency services, acute care, and labor and delivery, plus a network of clinics offering family and internal medicine, women’s health, pediatrics, urgent care, and several specialty services. The system extends to home health, hospice, and rehabilitation services. It differentiates itself by being locally governed and focused on accessible, community-centered care, maintaining a full care continuum in a rural area, including obstetrics through an outsourced model when needed. Its goal is to deliver comprehensive, accessible care tailored to local needs and to promote health equity for residents.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Ellensburg, Washington
Founded
1964
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Senator Murray secured $2.26 million CDS for orthopedic and surgical space modernization.
- KVH completed a two-year imaging and surgical remodel by March 2026.
- The board reported a clean 2024 audit and 8.2% operating margin in May 2025.
What critics are saying
- OB/GYN departures in 2023 forced outsourced obstetrics; staffing remains fragile in 2026.
- KVH needed 10 gynecological cases monthly to break even on OB care.
- Washington Medicaid cuts threaten rural hospital revenue and services across the county.
What makes Kittitas Valley Healthcare unique
- 2024 expansion added a fourth OR and next-generation MRI in Ellensburg.
- KVH remains the only 24-hour birthing hospital in Kittitas County.
- Jason Adler, a long-tenured insider, became CEO in December 2024.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Relocation Assistance