Child & Family Therapist- Migrant Education Program

002 Sea Mar Community Health Center; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a full-time Migrant Education Program Child and Family Therapist or Licensed Child and Family Therapist to support its Migrant Education Program in Skagit County.

The role involves mental health assessments, individual and family counseling, case management, crisis stabilization, and coordinating with medication providers, primary care physicians and other agencies.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience providing mental health assessments, counseling and case management for youth and families.
• Must have own transportation and be able to drive to schools and community sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and develop treatment plans for youth and families.
• Provide individual and family therapy, crisis stabilization, and case management.
• Coordinate with medication providers, primary care physicians, schools and community agencies.
• Work in schools (Skagit County), community settings and offices; some evenings may be required.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Licensed Child and Family Therapist

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Position Summary: Migrant Education Program Child and Family Therapist or Licensed Child and Family Therapist

Sea Mar Behavioral Health in Skagit County is seeking a full-time therapist for its diverse and expanding Behavioral Health program, specifically supporting the Migrant Education Program. The Migrant Education Program Child and Family Therapist provides mental health assessments, individual and family counseling, case management, crisis stabilization, and treatment planning for youth in need of mental health services, within the Skagit County migrant community. In addition, they will provide referrals and coordination with medication providers, primary physicians and other community agencies. Must have the ability to accurately diagnose mental health issues and develop treatment plans based upon diagnoses. May be required to work some later hours (after 5pm) and will require work within schools (in Skagit County), in the community, homes, and office based. Applicants must be able to drive and have their own transportation (mileage paid). Bilingual English and Spanish-Speaking is required for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services. Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by:

• Understanding and empathizing with client needs
• Surpassing client expectations
• Demonstrating a high level of integrity
• Exhibiting compassion and commitment
• Advocating for social justice
• Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team
• Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology

As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Assists in insuring agency compliance with WAC's, RCW's, and other pertinent laws, regulations, and contracts.
• Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures as directed by the Program Director.
• Educates staff regarding the process for mental health service referrals and regarding "psycho educational topics" (suicide risk assessment, behavior modification, etc.) as directed by the Program Manager.
• Maintains documentation of mental health services, and follow through in patient charts.

CLINICAL DUTIES

• Provide developmentally and culturally appropriate formal and informal diagnostic assessments for each patient during the program. Document outcomes, justify diagnoses, and communicate with the collaborative partners regarding outcomes and recommendations. It is suggested that this individual communicate with the Primary Care Physicians, Substance Abuse Counselors, schools, case workers, or others involved in the care of the patient.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, specifically children and families.
• Provide information about assessments and involve family members as active participants in