Mental Health Therapist II

002 Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Burien, WA, is seeking a full-time Mental Health Therapist (MHT). The role provides individual and group counseling, case management, crisis stabilization, and suicide risk assessment within a supportive clinical setting.

The MHT will diagnose, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with medication providers and primary care physicians, with occasional community-based meetings. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; strong computer skills required.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work which includes coursework in psychological assessment.
• Meets WAC requirements for Mental Health Professional; licensed or eligible for associate license.
• Experience with mental health evaluation of children and familiarity with evidence-based models of treatment is a plus.
• Comfortable working with computers, Microsoft Office and other software.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling, case management, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, and treatment planning.
• Develop treatment plans and coordinate with medication providers and primary care physicians.
• Refer clients and coordinate with other community agencies; occasional meetings outside the office.

Skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in psychology or social work

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.

We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Sea Mar Community Health Centers is an FQHC that provides a full rangeof medical, dental and behavioral health services to the individualswe serve. Sea Mar Behavioral Health's diverse and quickly expandingprogram is seeking a full-time therapist for its Burien location. Interest in perinatal mental health preferred due to working withinthe Maternity Support Services Program.

The Mental Health Therapist (MHT) provides individual and groupcounseling, case management, crisis stabilization, suicide riskassessment, and treatment planning. In addition, he or she willprovide referrals and coordination with medication providers, primarycare physicians, and with other community agencies. Our therapistsmust have the ability to accurately diagnose mental health issues anddevelop treatment plans based upon diagnoses. Providing services mayrequire occasionally meeting with the client outside of the office andin the community.

We are a growing team with wide-ranging experience, educationalbackgrounds and degrees. We work closely with our medical providers toestablish a whole €œhealth home€ for our clients. This makes for arich clinical environment that is supportive and invigorating.

QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university inpsychology, counseling, or social work which includes coursework inpsychological assessment.
• At a minimum should meet WAC requirements for the designation ofMental Health Professional, be licensed or have an associate'slicense.
• Experience with mental health evaluation of children and experiencewith evidence-based models of treatment is a plus.
• Must be comfortable working with computers, Microsoft Office andother software.

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 0.00 USD Hourly

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• 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

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, 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 regardless of their ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 clinics.