Lead Mental Health Therapist – Mobile Crisis & Crisis Stabilization

002 Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off 24 days + 10 holidays

401(k) retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Vancouver, WA is hiring a Full-time Mental Health Therapist to support the Adult Mobile Crisis unit within the Behavioral Health Program. The role includes assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, case management, individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, and group therapy.

The successful candidate will work with a patient registry, contribute to treatment adjustments, and participate in pay-for-performance initiatives to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or social work including coursework in psychological diagnostics.
• Must qualify as an MHP per state WACs.
• Good oral and written communication skills are required.
• Experience with MHIP model, patient registries, and collaborative care.
• Four or more years' experience in the field.
• Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License (may be pending for up to 60 days) or Mental Health Associate License.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing diagnostic assessments for patients and documents outcomes.
• Gathers information for treatment plans and coordinates with psychiatrists.
• Provides individual counseling and crisis stabilization.
• Leads therapy groups and monitors suicide risk with appropriate interventions.
• Maintains patient records and ensures confidentiality.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in psychology or social work

Qualified MHP per WA WACs

WA Agency Affiliated Counselor or Mental Health Associate License (active or pending up to 60 days)

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Vancouver, WA is hiring a Full-time Mental Health Therapist to support the Adult Mobile Crisis unit within the Behavioral Health Program. The role includes assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, case management, individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, and group therapy.

The successful candidate will work with a patient registry, contribute to treatment adjustments, and participate in pay-for-performance initiatives to