Group Life Counselor I, II, or III

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid time off starting at 24 days per year

401(k)/Retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is hiring a full-time Group Life Counselor I, II, or III for the Behavioral Health Department at Renacer Youth Treatment Center in Seattle. Responsibilities include providing direct services, conducting evaluations and individual/group counseling for young adults facing substance abuse challenges. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience with high-risk youth. Offers medical benefits, paid leave, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Group Life Counselor I: B.A. degree in relevant field or two years of experience with youth.
• Group Life Counselor II: B.A. plus two years of experience, background check, CPR/First-Aid certifications.
• Group Life Counselor III: B.A. + associate’s degree in Chemical Dependency, two years of experience with at-risk population.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to patients in a residential setting.
• Conduct group care, intake procedures, and individual counseling.
• Facilitate treatment educational groups with individuals.

Skills

Direct patient services

Counseling

Milieu management

Group care

Education

B.A. degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or related field

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center 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.

Job Title

Group Life Counselor I, II, or III – Full-time Behavioral Health Department position at Renacer Youth Treatment Center, an inpatient facility for young adults suffering from substance abuse.

Position Summary

Full-time Group Life Counselor position available for our Behavioral Health Department in Seattle. The position will be hired into a level (I, II, or III) based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to patients in a residential setting, including group care, intake procedures, evaluation, individual and group counseling, milieu management, evaluation and supervision of patients.
• A Group Life Counselor I is an entry level Human Service position; expected to have a "base to moderate" understanding of the direct services listed above.
• A Group Life Counselor II is a mid-level Human Service position; expected to have a "moderate to complete" understanding of the direct services listed above.
• A Group Life Counselor III will facilitate treatment educational groups with the individuals, provide services in individual or group sessions, and work closely with the CDP in treatment activities.

Education and Experience

• Group Life Counselor I: B.A. degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or at least two years of experience working with high-risk youth.
• Group Life Counselor II: B.A. degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or related field, at least two years of experience working with high-risk youth, background check from DSHS and Washington State Patrol, Washington State driver’s license (if applicable), CPR certification every two years, and First-Aid every three years.
• Group Life Counselor III: B.A. degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Addictions or related field, associate’s degree in Chemical Dependency, at least two years’ experience with at-risk population, experience working with high-risk youth or adults preferred, CPR certification every two years, and First-Aid every three years.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription coverage; Life Insurance; Long Term Disability; EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Paid time off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid holidays; 401(k)/Retirement options.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. External candidates considered after 11/12/2024. This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).