Integrated Mental Health Therapist II

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 Sea Mar Behavioral Health Department in Lakewood is seeking aFull-Time Integrated MH Therapist or Licensed Therapist. The IMHTfunctions as a core member of the Clinical Care Team. The IMHT workswithin a medical setting to provide diagnostic assessments, referralsfor psychiatric services, and case management, in coordination withother teams or parties involved in treatment. Candidates who arebilingual in English/Spanish are highly preferred.The IMHT or Licensed Therapist will have an understanding of chronicconditions that can include substance use disorders and behavioralhealth concerns that contribute to a patient's inability toadequately address their medical needs, and an understanding ofchronic medical conditions that can, in turn, lead to depression andother mental health concerns. The IMHT or Licensed Therapist educatesstaff on the process for mental health service referrals and on psychoeducational topics (suicide risk assessment, behavior modification,etc.) as directed by BH protocols. The IMHT or Licensed Therapistmaintains documentation of mental health services, and follows throughin patient charts with strong emphasis on communication with the careteam located in the medical clinic.In addition, the IMHT or Licensed Therapist must meet the criteria ofa Mental Health Professional (MHP). Must also hold and maintain anactive WA State Agency Affiliated Counselor License (may be pendingfor up to 60 days if applied for within 7 days of being offeredemployment) or mental health Associate License (includes Marriage andFamily Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, and Clinical SocialWorker). Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish, Korean, Swahili, orHindi are preferred. Please note that the wages for this position depends on what level theapplicant is hired. Below you will find the qualifications for theIntegrated MH Therapist II, III or Licensed position. INTEGRATED MH THERAPIST II The IMHT II provides brief, strength based, and solution-focusedservices to adults, children, and families, and will assist withemotional and behavioral stabilization, including but not limited tosuicide prevention, de-escalation of patients and/or referral forcrisis services when needed. The IMHT II also providesmotivational-based wellness coaching, works with patients to createself-management goals, and helps patients increase their level ofmotivation to meet goals. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Must hold a Master's degree from an accredited college oruniversity in psychology, counseling, or social work, which includescourse-work in psychological diagnostics Must have one to three (1-3) years of experience in the field.Experience could be obtained before or after completion of aMaster's degree. INTEGRATED MH THERAPIST III The IMHT III provides brief, strength based, and solution-focusedservices to adults, children, and families, and will assist withemotional and behavioral stabilization, including but not limited tosuicide prevention, de-escalation of patients and/or referral forcrisis services when needed. The IMHT III also providesmotivational-based wellness coaching, works with patients to createself-management goals, and helps patients increase their level ofmotivation to meet goals. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Must hold a Master's degree from an accredited college oruniversity in psychology, counseling, or social work, which includescourse-work in psychological diagnostics Must have three (3) or more years of experience in the field.Experience could be obtained before or after completion of aMaster's degree. INTEGRATED MH THERAPIST LICENSED The Licensed IMHT provides brief, strength based, and solution-focusedservices to adults, children, and families, and will assist withemotional and behavioral stabilization, including but not limited tosuicide prevention, de-escalation of patients and/or referral forcrisis services when needed. The IMHT Licensed also providesmotivational-based wellness coaching, works with patients to createself-management goals, and helps patients increase their level ofmotivation to meet goals. The IMHT Licensed educates staff on theprocess for mental health service referrals and on psycho educationaltopics (suicide risk assessment, behavior modification #J-18808-Ljbffr 002 Sea Mar Community Health Center