Child and Family Therapist or 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. Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization. Child & Family Therapist - Posting #27500 Hourly Rate: $33.23 - $36.41 (depending on license) Position Summary: Full‑time Child and Family Therapist position available at Sea Mar's Child and Family Clinic Oak Harbor and Anacortes, WA. The Child and Family Therapist provides individual and/or family therapy, case management, crisis stabilization, treatment planning, and may lead groups. The therapist also provides referrals and coordination with medication providers, primary physicians and other community partners. Must have the ability to accurately diagnose mental health issues and develop treatment plans based upon diagnosis. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ADMINISTRATIVE Assists in ensuring 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 Director. Educates staff regarding the process for mental health service referrals and psychoeducational topics such as suicide risk assessment, behavior modification, etc., as directed by the Program Manager. Maintains documentation of mental health services and follows through in patient charts. CLINICAL DUTIES Provide developmentally and culturally appropriate formal and informal diagnostic assessments for each patient during the program. Document outcomes, justify diagnoses, and communicate with collaborative partners regarding outcomes and recommendations. Suggested communication includes Primary Care Physicians, Substance Abuse Counselors, schools, case workers, or others involved in the care of the patient. Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, specifically children and families. Provide information about assessments and involve family members as active participants in the assessment process and in treatment planning, where appropriate. Collaborate with other professionals in conducting family‑centered assessments and treatment planning, when appropriate. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan. Able to identify and categorize each patient’s age‑specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients. Refer patients to psychiatric and medication management services as appropriate. Gather record materials and background information as needed by the community mental health center. Actively collaborate with the psychiatric service provider to ensure accuracy of presentation and that identified needs are addressed. Provide monitoring of medication effects and feedback to the psychiatrist regarding effects/side effects. Provide individual and/or family counseling, in coordination with other system as needed. Provide suicide risk assessment and develop treatment plans to address suicidal ideation or gestures. Use case management as needed to provide follow‑through and build community support. Provide other crisis stabilization as needed. Gather information regarding past mental health services to be used in the individual’s treatment plan development. Provide mental health services referrals to patients prior to or following admission, and exchange information with outside service providers. Support other staff regarding mental health needs of staff or patients. Maintain confidentiality, prevent splitting between staff and patients, and offer concrete ideas on handling challenging situations. PRODUCTIVITY STANDARD Produce a minimum of 80 encounters that will equal at least 80 hours of face‑to‑face contact. Qualifications: An understanding of the Behavioral Health Organization, County, and/or MCO contracts with the ability to tier clients in a managed care system. Ability to work effectively with all persons and groups with an open mind towards cultural differences and knowledge of cultures. Accurate diagnosis of mental health issues and development of treatment plans based upon diagnoses. Ability to NOT diagnose behavioral problems as mental illnesses unless appropriate. Understanding of chemical dependency treatment and ability to coordinate mental health services with chemical dependency treatment providers if necessary. Completion of an annual clinical competency test as a mental health therapist. Signing of a permanent oath of confidentiality covering all patient related information. Passing a background check. Education and Experience: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work, including coursework in psychological diagnostics. For a licensed therapist, a license in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), or Social Work (LICSW or LASW). If not licensed, possession of and maintenance of an active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License or mental health Associate License (includes Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, and Clinical Social Worker). Possession of a Child Mental Health Specialist credential or being working toward credential. Meeting WAC requirements for a Mental Health Professional. Computer proficiency with Cerner and MS Office and other medical software. Experience with evidence‑based models and wrap‑around services preferred. Experience working with children and families required. Bilingual Spanish/English highly desirable. What We Offer: Medical Vision Prescription coverage Life Insurance Long Term Disability EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Paid‑time‑off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays. 401(k)/Retirement options. Opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). #J-18808-Ljbffr