Careers

Military Veterans encouraged to apply!

The Lake Whatcom Residential & Treatment Center is hiring for an experienced Home Care Aides/Certified Nursing Assistants/ Behavioral Health Technicians for our Maplewood Enhanced Services Facility (ESF) and new Birchwood multi-disciplinary care center. This posting is for a full-time swing shift position.

Starting Salary shown is for minimum applicable experience - Additional experience will raise the initial offered rate. Additionally, hours worked between 11 pm and 7 am are paid an additional $2/hr shift differential.

Position will be responsible for assisting our residents with daily activities including transferring and toileting, bed checks, and med passes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Home Care Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant/Behavioral Health Technician certification from WA state Department of Health, in good standing.

A High School Diploma or equivalent, plus experience in work with special needs populations, AA or BA in Human Services related disciplines preferred.

Good organizational skills, ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Ability to work cooperatively in a team approach;

Ability to apply a Recovery based approach and to apply clinical knowledge;

Good verbal and written communication skills, basic computer skills.

Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion;

Visual and auditory skills required to communicate, to ensure and deliver client care, and to provide documentation of care;

Requires frequent standing, bending at the knees and waist, kneeling and reaching; Requires frequent walking to accomplish tasks; Requires ability to lift 50 pounds.

Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR, and successful completion of Boarding Home training requirements (WAC 388-112).

Employment is contingent on successful fingerprint background check.

Why Work for Lake Whatcom Center?

LWC is a DSHS licensed not-for-profit organization providing an array of residential and community mental health services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. We pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ needs and their ability to meet their goal of Recovery. We are a fast-growing service, and committed to creating a supportive and positive environment for all our employees.

LWC offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical. Dental, Lif, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance 100% agency paid.

• Full time employees accrue 240 hours of PTO (Paid Time Off) annually

• 403(b) program (non-matching)

• Annual CoL pay raises

• Annual educational stipend

• Tuition reimbursement program

LWC is a tobacco-free and scent-free workplace. LWC is an Equal Opportunity employer, we are committed to an Affirmative Action Program and enhancing the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, creed, marital status, ancestral heritage, sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veteran status, or the presences on any physical, mental and/or sensory disability. If accommodations are needed for participating in the application or interview process, please feel free to let us know.

Please submit LWC Employment Application Packet or resume to: eben.atwater@lwrtc.org

We encourage all military veterans to apply!

LWC is seeking a full time housekeeper for our Birchwood Assisted Living facility. The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the common areas, bathrooms, and other areas as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

*High school diploma or equivalent, and

* One year of relevant experience and/or training.

* Preferably a Washington State Driver’s License.

* Ability to operate housekeeping tools and equipment.

* Ability to follow written and verbal instruction, and solid organizational skills;

* Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks;

* Ability to work cooperatively in a team approach.

* Requires frequent walking, standing, bending at the knees and waist, kneeling and reaching to accomplish tasks;

* Requires ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Employment is contingent on successful fingerprint background check.

Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $20.60/hr for a minimally qualified candidate - Additional years of applicable experience will raise our starting wage offer.
Experience Required: 1 year
Education: High School or Equivalent

Why work for Lake Whatcom Center?

LWC is a DSHS licensed not-for-profit organization providing an array of residential and community mental health services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. We pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ needs and their ability to meet their goal of Recovery. We are a fast-growing service, and committed to creating a supportive and positive environment for all our employees.

LWC offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, 100% agency paid

• Dental, 100% agency paid

• Vision, 100% agency paid

• Life, accidental death, and long-term disability insurance, 100% agency paid

• Full-time employees accrue 240 hours of paid time off annually.

• Fidelity 403(b) program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition reimbursement program

LWC is a tobacco-free and scent-free workplace. LWC is an Equal Opportunity employer, we are committed to an Affirmative Action Program and enhancing the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, creed, marital status, ancestral heritage, sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veteran status, or the presences on any physical, mental and/or sensory disability. If accommodations are needed for participating in the application or interview process, please feel free to let us know.

LWC is seeking a part-time RN for a 20 hr/wk NOC shift

The RN is responsible for coordinating medical services for our clients in our Maplewood ESF. The clients we treat in this facilities suffer from serious mental illness, and often have co-occurring substance use diagnoses. Successful candidates should have prior experience, and be motivated to assist people with mental health issues in their recovery process.

New hire wage offer starts at $43.00 and adds an additional 2% for each year of experience. RNs with a BSN starts at $45.10. There is a $2/hr bump for hours worked between 11 pm and 7 am as well. Additional years of applicable experience will increase our starting offer.

Minimum Qualifications:

RN license in good standing State of Washington per Washington State RCW 18.79.030(1), and advanced knowledge regarding adults with major mental illness.

Good organizational skills.

Ability to work cooperatively in a team approach Good organizational skills;

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks;

Ability to apply a Recovery based approach and to apply clinical knowledge;

Good verbal and written communication skills;

Basic computer skills;

Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion;

Visual and auditory skills required to communicate, to ensure and deliver client care, and to provide documentation of care;

Requires frequent standing, bending at the knees and waist, kneeling and reaching;

Requires frequent walking to accomplish tasks;

Requires ability to lift 50 pounds.

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Employment is contingent on successful background check.

Why Work for Lake Whatcom Center?

LWC is a DSHS licensed not-for-profit organization providing an array of residential and community mental health services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. We pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ needs and their ability to meet their goal of Recovery. We are a fast-growing service, and committed to creating a supportive and positive environment for all our employees.

LWC is a tobacco-free and scent-free workplace. LWC is an Equal Opportunity employer, we are committed to an Affirmative Action Program and enhancing the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, creed, marital status, ancestral heritage, sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veteran status, or the presences on any physical, mental and/or sensory disability. If accommodations are needed for participating in the application or interview process, please feel free to let us know.