About Us:
Valley Cities has recently been designated as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.
We are excited about the future ahead. We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in behavioral health while growing alongside a mission‑driven team. Employees joining Valley Cities at this time will become part of an impactful organization dedicated to advancing community behavioral health, that is grounded in compassion, equity and community impact. Join us to make significant contributions during pivotal moments in the lives of others!
Position Summary The ITA Coordinator will function as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing recovery-oriented, person-centered care at Recovery Place Kent Inpatient Services. The ITA Coordinator is responsible for processing initial ITA paperwork, tracking key dates for legal processes and communicating expectations to staff and court team. They are responsible for copying and prepare documents for court and identifying communication needs between staff and court. They will represent the Valley Cities mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in their communication with internal and external stakeholders. They will assist as needed with de-escalation and restraint of clients in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training and maintain current certification (CPI). The ITA Coordinator is expected to work effectively as a team member, participating in treatment team meetings and other client care coordination activities. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management. Essential Job Functions
- Coordinate with Admissions Coordinator and Charge Nurses to upload necessary documents and information to Credible and Secure File Transfer sites.
- Communicate with ITA Team and King County ITA Court to coordinate legal needs for clients on ITA holds.
- Be comfortable working with individuals who suffer from a Chemical dependency and Mental illness.
- Work with multi-disciplinary care team members, including chemical dependency, mental health and medical providers, as part of a comprehensive therapeutic team.
- Mediate and/or de-escalate resident conflict as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- High School Diploma and one year of Behavioral Heal experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience:
- Understanding of and familiarity with addiction, withdrawal, and treatment resources for recovery.
- Pass required background checks.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Willing to work evenings and one weekend day.
- If recovering from alcohol/chemical dependency, the person must have been clean and sober for at least two years and be working a personal recovery program that is verifiable and documented at the time of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to maintain strong professional boundaries
- Good communication skills, teamwork, and attitude
- Ability to adapt; flexibility
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to create spreadsheets for tracking deadlines and milestones
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently as well as in a team setting
Other:
- Pass required background checks
- Must have a valid Washington state driver’s license and reliable transportation with current insurance
How to Apply: If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role. Join us at Valley Cities and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. We look forward to welcoming you on board! We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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