Mental Health Therapist II

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

EAP

Paid time off (24 days/yr + 10 paid!)

401(k) retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to provide diagnostic assessments, counseling, crisis stabilization, and group leadership within the Behavioral Health Program on the Community Support Team.

The role requires WA licensure as a Mental Health Professional or an eligible Associate license and involves after-hours work, occasional community meetings, and coordination with medical providers.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work which includes course-work in psychological diagnostics.
• Four or more years' experience in the field. Must meet criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP).
• Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License (may be pending up to 60 days) or mental health Associate License (includes LMFT, LMHC, LCSW).
• Additional requirements: TB test; BLS CPR within 90 days; ongoing maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, and case management with treatment teams.
• Offer individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, and lead groups.
• Assist program manager with development, policy/procedure updates, and administrative tasks.

Skills

Diagnostic assessments

Case management

Individual counseling

Crisis stabilization

Suicide risk assessment

Treatment planning

Group leadership

Program development

Policy development

WAC/RCW compliance

Administrative tasks

Education

Master's degree in psychology/counseling/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 Behavioral Health's diverse and quickly expanding program isseeking a full-time therapist for its Behavioral Health Program inVancouver, WA. In particular, this position works on the CommunitySupport Team that serves individuals with severe and persistent mentalillnesses. The Mental Health Therapist (MHT) provides individual andgroup counseling, 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. Must be willing to worksome later hours (after 5pm) and providing services may requireoccasionally meeting with the client outside of the office and in thecommunity. We are a growing team with wide-ranging experience,educational backgrounds and degrees. We work closely with our medicalproviders to establish a whole health home for our clients. Thismakes for a rich clinical environment that is supportive andinvigorating.

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST III DUTIES:

• The Mental Health Therapist provides diagnostic assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, case management in coordination with otherteams or parties involved in treatment. In addition, the Mental HealthTherapist provides individual counseling, crisis stabilization,suicide risk assessment and treatment plans, and leads groups.
• Assistance to the Program Manager in program development, policy andprocedure development, compliance with WACs and RCWs, and otheradministrative tasks performed are as directed.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE FOR MHT III:

• Must hold a Master's degree from an accredited college oruniversity in psychology, counseling, or social work which includescourse-work in psychological diagnostics.
• Four or more years' experience in the field. Must meet criteriaof a Mental Health Professional (MHP). Must hold and maintain anactive Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License (may bepending for up to 60 days if applied for within 7 days of beingoffered employment) or mental health Associate License (includesMarriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, and ClinicalSocial Worker).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minority mental health therapist as required by WAC.
• Must have and maintain a current TB test
• This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPRthroughout employment.

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST II DUTIES:

• The Mental Health Therapist provides diagnostic assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, case management in coordination with otherteams or parties involved in treatment. In addition, the MentalHealth Therapist provides individual counseling, crisis stabilization,suicide risk assessment and treatment plans, and leads groups.
• Assistance to the Director in program development, policy andprocedure development, compliance with WACS and RCWS, and otheradministrative tasks performed are as directed.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE FOR MHT II:

• Must hold a Master's degree from an accredited college oruniversity in psychology, counseling, or social work which includescourse-work in psychological diagnostics.
• Up to three (3) years' experience in the field.
• Minority mental health therapist as required by WAC.
• Must meet criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP). Must holdand maintain an active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License (may be pending for up to 60 days if applied for within 7 daysof being offered employment) or mental health Associate License(includes Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, andClinical Social Worker).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have and maintain a current TB test.
• This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPRthroughout employment.

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.

• 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
• an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

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 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.