Social Services Specialist

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. Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Compensation Hourly Rate: $26.90. Position Summary Sea Mar Behavioral Health’s diverse and quickly expanding program is seeking a Full-time Social Services Specialist for its Mount Vernon, WA location. The Social Services Specialist works autonomously and collectively as an empowered staff member of Sea Mar’s Behavioral Health program, participates in the design, implementation, and ongoing delivery of services. This position is responsible for their own caseload, for providing the mental health team with consultations regarding housing resources, and for designing and implementing housing support interventions for the mental health team clients and/or referring them to established community providers. This is only a summary of the job description; other duties will be outlined within the formal job description. Qualifications Requires a Counselor Certification (Washington State) with a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling or Educational Psychology, and internship or practicum experience with direct counseling services to clients. May also lead support groups and work with the team doing outreach in the community. Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred. Benefits Medical Dental Vision Prescription coverage Life Insurance Long Term Disability EAP (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. Equal Opportunity Employer Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr