On-Call Group Life Counselor I – Behavioral Health

002 Sea Mar Community Health Center; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking an on-call Group Life Counselor I at the Tacoma Adult Residential Treatment Center. The role involves admission procedures, behavior monitoring, milieu management and group facilitation, with an entry-level understanding of direct services.

The position requires patient supervision, adherence to policies, and timely completion of responsibilities. Starting wage is $21.30 per hour, with on-call work and a strong commitment to serving diverse communities

Qualifications

• Must have good character and be able to meet physical, mental, emotional and social needs of the populations served.
• Must have good organizational and communication skills.
• Must understand that chemical dependency is a treatable illness and a public health problem.
• Must complete an annual clinical competency test.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate boundaries in all interactions.
• No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for 2 years prior to employment and while employed.
• No felony in last 7 years and no substantiated child abuse or related crimes.
• No driving record violations exceeding the limits at hire or subsequently.

Responsibilities

• Maintains professional standards and follows agency policies and regulations (WAC 388-877).
• Attends regular staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Completes all staff responsibilities with timeliness and accuracy.
• Supports the Chemical Dependency Professional/Trainee with patient treatment plans.
• Monitors clients, logs activities, assists with milieu management and shift duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Professionalism

Substance use understanding

Clinical competency

No felonies (7 yrs)

Driver record compliance

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking an on-call Group Life Counselor I at the Tacoma Adult Residential Treatment Center. The role involves admission procedures, behavior monitoring, milieu management and group facilitation, with an entry-level understanding of direct services.

The position requires patient supervision, adherence to policies, and timely completion of responsibilities. Starting wage is $21.30 per hour, with on-call work and a strong commitment to serving diverse communities