Mental Health Therapist III – Diagnostic & Community Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

EAP

PTO starting 24 days/year

401(k)

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Bellingham, WA, seeks a full-time Mental Health Therapist III to join the Behavioral Health team. The therapist provides diagnostic assessments, individual and group counseling, crisis stabilization, and coordinated care with medical and community partners.

Required: Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work, active Washington licensure as Mental Health Associate, 4+ years of experience, and ability to work some evenings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work; WA license required (Mental Health Associate License) and four+ years’ experience.
• Must meet criteria of Mental Health Professional (MHP) and maintain BLS CPR.
• TB test required and willing to obtain Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, and treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and group counseling, crisis stabilization, and suicide risk assessment.
• Coordinate with medication providers, primary care physicians, and community agencies.
• Develop treatment plans based on diagnoses and maintain documentation.

Skills

Diagnostic assessments

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Crisis stabilization

Case management

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Bellingham, WA, seeks a full-time Mental Health Therapist III to join the Behavioral Health team. The therapist provides diagnostic assessments, individual and group counseling, crisis stabilization, and coordinated care with medical and community partners.

Required: Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work, active Washington licensure as Mental Health Associate, 4+ years of experience, and ability to work some evenings.