Integrated Mental Health Therapist III or Licensed

Job Description

Job Description

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

Integrated Mental Health Therapist III or Licensed - Posting #25465

Be at the forefront of a changing paradigm within health care delivery!

Hourly Rate: $33.23 (For Mental Health Therapist III)

Hourly Rate: $36.41 (For Mental Health Therapist Licensed)

Position Summary:

Full-time Mental Health Therapist position available for our Behavioral Health Department at Tumwater, WA location. This position may also require some travel to the Olympia Medical department as needed.

This is a FT position on an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include assessment, brief intervention counseling, consultations with primary care, patient-centered care plans, care coordination. You will be part of a team that will work toward better health outcomes by applying evidence based practices. This is a dynamic program oriented toward health care transformation.

Special Site Features:

• IMHT is co-located at Sea Mar Olympia Medical or Sea Mar Lacey Medical
• IMHT to be comfortable working with a fast paced environment, have excellent communication skills to coordinate care for clients efficiently across medical, behavioral health and community resources.
• IMHT supports medical team with screening patients in need of brief services.
• IMHT carries limited caseload that is focused in brief and time limited interventions
• IMHT will work with PCP’s to support adults, families and children with emotional and behavioral stabilization (including but not limited to suicide preventions, de-escalation or patients and/or referral for crisis services when needed)IMHT time is spent reviewing work que of patient referrals to screen for Brief interventions, Mental Health assessments to support finding of appropriate level of care and referral to Behavior Health specialty
• IMHT works Directly with Tumwater Adult, Child and Family or Yelm Mental Health sites to support in specialty care transfers.​​​​​​​
• Licensed AAC, or Licensed Associate. Licensed preferred/prioritized (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW)
• Competitive and expansive Health Insurance, Dental and Vision insurance at no cost to employee (inquire for employee and family/spouse/domestic partner deduction rates or most recent Health benefits package)
• Productivity expectations are lower than surrounding CHC average and Incentives are earned after meeting weekly minimum productivity of 20 encounters. Supplemental incentives are also available.
• Cumulated Annual increase of 5%
• Retirement plans: contribute 3% of annual salary after 1 year of full time employment
• Sea Mar CHC participates in NSHC Loan Forgiveness, PSLF qualified employer and Washington Health Corps
• Sea Mar CHC allocated Internal EBP trainings annual/biannually – CETA, CBT+ and DBT
• Site activities for Tumwater and Yelm are group supervision, Monthly All Staff group trainings /activities.
• Sea Mar CHC uses EPIC for our electronic health record system
• Supervision for LMHC and Social Work available (no additional cost to employee) 1x weekly
• Hybrid work schedule available upon managerial approval (only for MHT III and Licensed Therapists)
• Position is unionized

Education and/or Requirements:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work which includes coursework in psychological assessment.
• At a minimum should meet WAC requirements for the designation of Mental Health Professional, be licensed or have an associate’s license.
• Experience with mental health evaluation of children and experience with evidence-based models of treatment is a plus.
• Must be comfortable working with computers, Microsoft Office and other software.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish highly desirable.

We have a Loan Repayment Program on site for those who qualify. 

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 or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Paid-time-off starting at 27 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Nicoleta Alb, Regional Director at View email address on us.fitly.work

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 8/18/2023

External candidates are considered after 8/22/2023

Updated 04/08/2025

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Please visit our website to learn more about us at You may also apply through our Career page at -general.html

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