Mental Health Therapist Licensed

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 organization Mental Health Therapist Licensed - Posting #27140 Hourly Rate: $35.35 Annual Salary: $73,528.00 Position Summary: Full-time Mental Health Therapist Licensed position available for our Behavioral Health Program in Vancouver, WA. This position supports the Adult Mobile Crisis unit, a community-based service. The MH Therapist provides assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, case management in coordination with other teams or parties involved with treatment. In addition, the therapist will provide individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment and treatment plans, and lead therapy groups. This position uses a patient registry to track and measure patient goals and clinical outcomes, and facilitate treatment adjustment if a patient is not improving as expected. The person in this position will utilize pay-for-performance mechanisms to support model fidelity and prioritize patient outcomes. Duties and Responsibilities: As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. ADMINISTRATIVE Assists in insuring agency compliance with WAC's, RCW's, and other pertinent laws, regulations, and contracts. Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures as directed by the Program Manager. Educates staff regarding the process for mental health service referrals and regarding "psycho educational topics (suicide risk assessment, behavior modification, etc.)" as directed by the Program Manager. Maintains documentation of mental health services, and follow through in patient charts. CLINICAL DUTIES Provides diagnostic assessments for each patient during the program. Documents outcomes, justifies diagnoses, and communicates with the primary Chemical Dependency Counselor regarding outcomes and recommendations. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. 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 records 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 consultation to Sea Mar staff regarding mental health and behavioral issues; and develops treatment plans with staff to address emotional needs and behavioral problems identified for patients. Provides individual counseling, in coordination with other system as needed. 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 mental health services to be used in the individual’s treatment plan development. Provides mental health services referrals to patients prior to or following admission, and exchanges information with outside service providers. Supports other staff regarding mental health needs of staff or patients. Maintains confidentiality, prevent splitting between staff and patients, and offer concrete ideas on handling challenging situations. PRODUCTIVITY STANDARD Produces at a minimum 4 treatment encounters per day and at a minimum 920 clinical encounters per year. Education and/or Requirements: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology or social work, which includes course work in psychological diagnostics, is required. Experience with the MHIP model of care, patient registries, and collaborative care required. At least four 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). Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Mental Health Counselor License, Marriage and Family Therapist License, or Independent Clinical Social Worker License. Understanding of the BHO contract requirements, enrollment, crisis requirement, 180 review requirements and discharge planning. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required. Good oral and written skills. 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: 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. Additional benefits include 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posted 11/21/2024. External candidates considered after 11/26/2024. This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). #J-18808-Ljbffr