PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE: 2 years of job-related experience. Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, or substance abuse treatment. Experience interacting with several external agencies to include law enforcement, legal teams to include attorney’s and legal advocates. Bah

KNOWLEDGE:

• Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in community mental health, including health care reform and automation of job tasks using computer technology.
• Maintain a working knowledge of mental health rehabilitation standards.

SKILLS:

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
• Communication ‑ Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Computer skills ‑ Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed productivity standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
• Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.
  Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc. Ability to drive a car (with appropriate license and insurance) is also required in order to do outreach services.
  Work Environment: Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.
  Mental/Physical Requirements: While performing the job duties, the employee is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, or listen. Peripheral vision is also required for this position.
  Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.

• Coordinate directly with Forensic Navigators (FNs) to manage OCRP capacity and referrals.
• Support FN outreach to explain OCRP program participation and assess client suitability.
• Manage incoming referrals and oversee tracking and coordination until enrollment.
• Assist OCRP staff with client engagement and administrative tasks post-enrollment.
• Identify engagement barriers and contribute to program improvement solutions.
• Support the delivery of the Breaking Barriers curriculum, including scheduling, co-facilitation, and participant engagement.
• Help ensure OCRP participants meet service hour requirements through outreach and coordination.
• Provide pre-engagement and outreach activities, including calls, education, referrals, appointment reminders, and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with jails, courts, DSHS, housing authorities, and community providers to support participant engagement.
• Conduct presentations on OCRP services to courts, law enforcement, and legal teams.
• Attend court hearings with participants; provide updates on progress when requested.
• Facilitate communication between landlords and participants; promote positive landlord-tenant relationships.
• Identify and secure housing options for OCRP participants and advocate for placement.
• Build strong relationships with external agencies including FHARPS, FPATH, and Forensic Navigators.
• Conduct outreach to participants who disengage from services; support re-engagement efforts.
• Begin discharge planning early to ensure smooth transitions to housing or services.
• Help reduce barriers to orientation and required appointments, including scheduling support and interpreter coordination.
• Assist clients in navigating transportation systems or arranging access.
• Encourage consistent participation in required groups or appointments.
• Document client activity and progress in the electronic health record and other databases.
  Minimum Qualifications:
  EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.
  EXPERIENCE: Entry Level (No Experience Required)
  This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must meet agency driving requirements, including meeting the minimum age requirement of 21 years old, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver’s license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation.
  LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.