Mental Health Therapist III

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Washington State is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist for an hourly plan. The role involves diagnostic assessments, collaborative treatment planning, and direct patient counseling within a culturally aware, multidisciplinary team.

The provider should hold an active WA license and possess several years of clinical experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and is anchored in Sea Mar’s commitment to equitable, client-centered care

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work.
• Active license in Washington State for mental health professionals (MHP).
• Minimum of four years of clinical experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic assessments and document outcomes.
• Coordinate with psychiatrists and care team for treatment plans.
• Deliver individual counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
• Ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and documentation standards.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Language proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in psychology/counseling/social work

Active WA State Mental Health Counselor License / MHP

4+ years clinical experience

Tools

BLS CPR

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 organizationDuties and ResponsibilitiesAs a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based onthe belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhancesself-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 anexcellent client experience by: Understanding and empathizing with client needs Surpassing client expectations Demonstrating a high level of integrity Exhibiting compassion and commitmentJob Description 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 technologyAs a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to theirutmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may beassigned.ADMINISTRATIVE The LMHT maintains a caseload in compliance with agency caseload and productivityrequirements. Assists in ensuring 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 ProgramManager. Educates staff regarding the process for health service referrals and regarding\"psychoeducational topics (suicide risk assessment, behavior modification, evidence basedpractices, etc.) as directed by the Program Director and/or clinical supervisor. Maintains documentation of health services, and follows through on patient charts, including butnot limited to: intake, assessment, treatment plan, crisis plan, RSN paper work, clinicalencounters, 180 reviews, special population consultations, etc.CLINICAL DUTIES Provides diagnostic assessments for each patient during the program. Documents outcomes,justifies diagnoses, and communicates with the primary care provider, chemical dependencycounselor and other individuals involved in the client’s clinical care. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of thepatients served. Demonstrates clinical competencies and proper use of approved diagnostic tools to justifyclinical diagnosis and practices. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Possesses a clear understanding and proper use of the clinical practice guidelines. Has the ability to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such asthose for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients. Refers patients to psychiatric services as appropriate. Gathers record materials and backgroundinformation as needed by the community health center (See Policies and Procedures).Coordinates care with the psychiatric service provider to insure accuracy of presentation andthat identified needs are addressed. Provides monitoring regarding the effects of medications,and feedback to the psychiatrist regarding effects/side effects. Provides consultation to Sea Mar staff regarding health and behavioral issues and developstreatment plans with staff to address emotional needs and behavioral problems identified forpatients. Provides individual counseling in coordination with other systems as needed. Provides suicide risk assessment and develops treatment plans to address suicidal ideations orgestures. Uses case management as needed to provide follow through and build communitysupport as follow through. Provides other crisis stabilization as needed. Gathers information regarding past health services to be used in the individual’s treatment plandevelopment. Provides referrals to patients prior to or following admission, and exchangeinformation with outside service providers.PRODUCTIVITY STANDARD Produces at a minimum 4 treatment encounters per day and at a minimum 920 clinicalencounters per year.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions. Understanding of the BHO contract requirements, enrollment, crisis requirement, 180 reviewrequirements and discharge planning. Works effectively with all persons and groups with an open mind towards cultural differencesand knowledge of cultures. Works effectively in an integrated care team, including but not limited to clinical supervisor,psychiatric prescriber, case manager, financial case manager, and care coordination with primarycare providers. Must have the ability to accurately diagnose mental health issues and develop treatment plansbased upon diagnoses. Has an understanding of chemical dependency as it relates to behavioral health clients and anability to coordinate with chemical dependency treatment providers to ensure the needs ofclients with co-occurring conditions are met. The Licensed Mental Health Therapist must sign a permanent oath of confidentiality covering allpatient related information.LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenanceinstructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to create and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situationswhere only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Education and Experience, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, and Medical ScreeningEDUCATION and EXPERIENCE 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 of clinical experience in the field. Responsible for his/her individual continuing education hours and licensing fees. The LicensedMental Health provider must possess an active, approved license from the Washington StateDepartment of Health at all times. Must meet criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP). Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Mental Health Counselor License, Marriageand Family Therapist License, or Independent Clinical Social Worker License.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and isrequired to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment. Must take a TB test annually and at time of hire. This person must pass a background check. Must complete an annual clinical competency test as a mental health therapist. Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religiousexemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religiousexemption must wear a mask at all time during the flu season.Hourly - Hourly Plan, 33.23 USD HourlyWhat 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:MedicalDentalVisionPrescription coverageLife InsuranceLong Term DisabilityEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and 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. You may also apply thru our Career page at this link.