Mental Health Therapist Licensed

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 66,175 - 80,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid time off starting at 27 days per year + 10 paid holidays

401(k)/retirement options

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Kelso, WA is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist to provide individual and group counseling, case management, and crisis stabilization. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work, along with an active Washington State license.

This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate of $35.35 and an annual salary of $73,528.00, plus a productivity incentive of up to $2,000 per week. Join a supportive team in a dynamic health environment with excellent advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Active Washington State license in Mental Health Counseling or equivalent.
• Four or more years of clinical experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic assessments and case management.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Maintain compliance with WACs and RCWs.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis Stabilization

Treatment Planning

Diagnostic Assessments

Group Therapy

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work

Job description

Overview

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar 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 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.

Position

Mental Health Therapist Licensed – Posting #25967

Hourly Rate: $35.35

Annual Salary: $73,528.00

Up to $2,000 per week incentive for productivity.

Summary

Sea Mar Behavioral Health’s diverse and expanding program seeks a full-time therapist for its Behavioral Health Program in Kelso, WA. The Mental Health Therapist Licensed (MHTL) provides individual and group counseling, case management, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, and treatment planning. The therapist will provide referrals and coordination with medication providers, primary care physicians, and other community agencies. Therapists must be able to accurately diagnose mental health issues and develop treatment plans based on diagnoses. Must be willing to work some later hours (after 5pm) and to meet with clients outside of the office and in the community when needed. We are a growing team with wide-ranging experience and educational backgrounds, working closely with medical providers to establish a whole “health home” for our clients. This environment is clinical, supportive and invigorating. This position offers up to $2,000 per week incentive for productivity.

Sponsorship will be considered from Accredited Schools.

Responsibilities

This individual provides diagnostic assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, and case management in coordination with other treatment teams. The Licensed Mental Health Therapist works with chronically ill patients, patients in intensive outpatient programs, or patients who are high utilizers. Responsibilities include collaborating with CDMHPs and inpatient facilities (including Western State Hospital), ensuring proper hospitalization authorization and discharge planning. The therapist provides individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment and treatment planning, and leads groups. They provide therapy to managed care patients pre-authorized for mental health treatment. The therapist provides clinical supervision to other clinicians pursuing licensing requirements. They assist the Program Manager and clinical supervisor with clinical chart reviews and support agency compliance with WACs, RCWs, and clinical contracts.

Education and Experience

• Must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work with coursework in psychological diagnostics
• Four or more years of clinical experience
• Active license from the Washington State Department of Health at all times and criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP); applicable license types include Washington State Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Independent Clinical Social Worker
• Must hold and maintain an active Washington State license in one of the above disciplines

Additional Requirements

• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire and maintain current BLS CPR
• Annual TB test and testing at time of hire

What We Offer

Sea Mar offers a dynamic and growing community health environment with opportunities for advancement. For full-time employees (30 hours or more), a comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid time off starting at 27 days per year + 10 paid holidays

We also offer 401(k)/retirement options and a culturally diverse work environment.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, complete the online application and submit. For questions regarding the position, email Jordan Brooks, Program Manager, at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting history: 01/04/2024; External candidates considered after 01/09/2024; Reposted 03/24/2025. This position is represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

For more information, visit www.seamar.org or the Careers page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html.