Mental Health Therapist III

Full‑time Mental Health Therapist position in the Behavioral Health Program located in Monroe, WA. Duties and Responsibilities Assists in ensuring agency compliance with WACs, RCWs, and other pertinent laws, regulations, and contracts. Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures as directed by the Program Manager. Educates staff regarding mental health service referrals, psycho‑educational topics (suicide risk assessment, behavior modification, etc.) as directed by the Program Manager. Maintains documentation of mental health services and follows up in patient charts. 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, principles of growth and development over the life span, and age‑specific needs. Refers patients to psychiatric services as appropriate and gathers necessary record materials and background information. Attends sessions with the psychiatric service provider to ensure accuracy of presentation and that identified needs are addressed. Provides monitoring regarding medication effects and feedback to the psychiatrist. 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. Provides individual counseling, in coordination with other systems as needed. Provides suicide risk assessment and develops treatment plans to address suicidal ideation or gestures. Uses case management as needed to provide follow‑through and build community support. Provides crisis stabilization and gathers information regarding past mental health services for the treatment plan. Provides referrals and exchanges information with outside service providers. Supports other staff regarding mental health needs of staff or patients, maintaining confidentiality and preventing splitting between staff and patients. Performs a minimum of 80 hours of face‑to‑face contact and 80 encounters each month. Education and/or Requirements Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology or social work, including coursework in psychological diagnostics. Must qualify as an MHP in accordance with state WACs. Good oral and written skills. Experience with the MHIP model of care, patient registries, and collaborative care. 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. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required. What We Offer 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. 401(k) / Retirement options. Culturally diverse environment. Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr 002 Sea Mar Community Health Centers