Mental Health Therapist Licensed

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid time off: 27 days per year + 10 paid holidays

401(k)/Retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Lynnwood, WA, seeks a full-time Mental Health Therapist Licensed to provide individual and group counseling as well as comprehensive case management. This role entails conducting diagnostic assessments, crisis stabilization, and coordinating care with various health professionals.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work and four-plus years of clinical experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four or more years of clinical experience in mental health.
• Active Washington State Mental Health Counselor License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and provide referrals.
• Deliver case management and coordinate care.
• Provide individual counseling and lead therapeutic groups.
• Supervise clinicians in progress toward licensing.

Skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Clinical experience

Psychological diagnostics

Education

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

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) founded in 1978 that offers comprehensive health, human, housing, educational, and cultural services to diverse communities in Washington State, with a focus on serving Latinos. The organization operates more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a variety of additional services.

Job Title

Mental Health Therapist Licensed (MHTL) – Posting #26673

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $35.35
Annual Salary: $73,528.00

Summary

Sea Mar Behavioral Health seeks a full‑time licensed therapist for its program in Lynnwood, WA. The MHTL will provide individual and group counseling, case management, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, and treatment planning, and will coordinate care with medication providers, primary care physicians, and community agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Licensed Mental Health Therapist will:
- Conduct diagnostic assessments and provide referrals for psychiatric services.
- Deliver case management and coordinate with other care teams for patients with chronic illness, intensive outpatient program, or high utilization.
- Work with CDMHPs, inpatient facilities (e.g., Western State Hospital), and ensure appropriate hospitalization authorization and discharge planning.
- Provide individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, and treatment plans; lead therapeutic groups.
- Supervise other clinicians in progress toward licensing and conduct clinical chart reviews.
- Support compliance with WACs, RCWs, and clinical contracts.

Education and Experience

• 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 in the field.
• Active, approved license from the Washington State Department of Health at all times; meet criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP).
• Maintain an active Washington State Mental Health Counselor License, Marriage and Family Therapist License, or Independent Clinical Social Worker License.

Additional Requirements

• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Complete a TB test annually and at the time of hire.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off: 27 days per year + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k)/Retirement options

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.