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:

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Mental Health Therapist III or Licensed: FEP Program - Posting #27160

Hourly Rate Range: $32.26 - $35.35

Position Summary:

We are seeking a full-time mental health therapist for our New Journeys First Episode Psychosis (FEP) program out of our Lynnwood Behavioral Health Clinic. This position is eligible for a $2,500 signing/retention bonus. Position does require some community based services. The MHT will be work within a team of 5 in assessing/treating individuals experiencing their First Episode Psychosis (FEP) within an early intervention model. This clinician will receive training using one of the leading evidence based practices shown to improve prognosis within this population. Must be recovery-oriented, experienced Masters level clinician. Role will include assisting clients in identifying and developing recovery goals, learn about psychosis and skills for managing it, develop coping skills for stressful situations and persistent symptoms, and address challenges related to achieving their recovery goals.  It is desirable (but not required) that the mental health clinician have a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills, such as social skills training, cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, coping skills training, relaxation training, and psychoeducation. Experience with adolescents and young adults is an advantage, but not required.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in ensuring agency compliance with WAC's, RCW's, and other pertinent laws, regulations, and contracts.Provides diagnostic assessments for each patient during the program. Documents outcomes, justifies diagnoses, and communicates with the primary care provider, chemical dependency counselor and other individuals involved in the client’s clinical care.Able to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients.Refers patients to psychiatric services as appropriate. Gathers record materials and background information as needed by the community mental health center (See Policies and Procedures). Attends session with the psychiatric service provider to insure accuracy of presentation and that identified needs are addressed. Provides monitoring regarding the effects of medications, and feedback to the psychiatrist regarding effects/side effects.Provides suicide risk assessment and develop treatment plans to address suicidal ideation or gestures. Uses case management as needed to provide follow through and build community support as follow through. Provides other crisis stabilization as needed.Gathers information regarding past health services to be used in the individual’s treatment plan development. Provides referrals to patients prior to or following admission, and exchange information with outside service providers.

Mental Health Therapist III - Education and/or 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’ experience in the field. Must meet criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP). Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License (may be pending for up to 60 days if applied for within 7 days of being offered employment) or mental health Associate License (includes Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, and Clinical Social Worker).

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Education and/or Experience:

Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Mental Health Counselor License, Marriage and Family Therapist License, or Independent Clinical Social Worker License. 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 Licensed Mental Health provider must possess an active, approved license from the Washington State Department of Health at all times. Must meet criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP).

Additional Requirements:

Must have and maintain a current TB test.Minority mental health therapist as required by WAC.Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment. 

What 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 more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

MedicalDentalVisionPrescription coverageLife InsuranceLong Term DisabilityPaid-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. 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Hannah Hamilton, Program Director, at [email protected]

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 11/26/2024

External candidates considered after 11/29/2024

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

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