Mental Health Therapist III

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:Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organizationSea Mar Community Health Centers is an FQHC that provides a full rangeof medical, dental and behavioral health services to the individualswe serve. Sea Mar Behavioral Health's diverse and quickly expandingprogram is seeking a full-time Therapist for our Puyallup BehavioralHealth site. The Mental Health Therapist provides diagnostic assessments, referralsfor psychiatric services, case management in coordination with otherteams or parties involved in treatment. In addition, the MentalHealth Therapist provides individual counseling, crisis stabilization,suicide risk assessment and treatment plans, and leads groups. Assistance to the Program Manager in program development, policy andprocedure development, compliance with WACs and RCWs, and otheradministrative tasks performed are as directed. This summary does not suggest or imply that these are the only dutiesto be performed by this employee. The person in this position willbe required to follow other instructions and to perform other dutiesas assigned by their program manager.MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST III - Education and/or Experience: * Must hold a Master's degree from an accredited college oruniversity in psychology, counseling, or social work which includescourse-work in psychological diagnostics. * Four or more years' experience in the field. Must meet criteriaof a Mental Health Professional (MHP). Must hold and maintain anactive Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License (may bepending for up to 60 days if applied for within 7 days of beingoffered employment) or mental health Associate License (includesMarriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, and ClinicalSocial Worker).LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST - Education and/or Experience: * Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Mental HealthCounselor License, Marriage and Family Therapist License, orIndependent Clinical Social Worker License. * Must hold a Master's degree from an accredited college oruniversity in psychology, counseling, or social work which includescourse-work in psychological diagnostics. * Four or more years of clinical experience in the field. * Responsible for his/her individual continuing education hours andlicensing fees. The Licensed Mental Health provider must possess anactive, approved license from the Washington State Department ofHealth at all times. Must meet criteria of a Mental HealthProfessional (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 hiredate and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughoutemployment.QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE: * Master's degree from an accredited college or university inpsychology, counseling, or social work which includes coursework inpsychological assessment. * At a minimum should meet WAC requirements for the designation ofMental Health Professional, be licensed or have an associate'slicense. * Experience with evidence-based models of treatment is a plus. * Must be comfortable working with computers, Microsoft Office andother software.Hourly - Hourly Plan, 33.23 USD HourlyWhat 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 or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:MedicalDentalVisionPrescription coverageLife InsuranceLong Term DisabilityEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Paid-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.Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.Please visit our website to learn more about us at You may also apply thru our Career page at this link. #J-18808-Ljbffr