Mental Health Counselor Evenings/Nights

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. Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization
Hourly Rate: $20.80 - 23.66
Full-time Group Life Counselor position available for our Youth Treatment Center located in Seattle, WA. We have open positions for Evening, Graveyard, or day shift.
The Group Life Counselor I is an entry level Human Service position that is part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team providing direct services to patients in a residential setting. Direct services may include a combination of all or the following: group care, intake procedures, evaluation, individual and group counseling, milieu management, evaluation and supervision of patients. An entry level person is expected to have a "base to moderate" understanding of how to provide the direct services listed above. Must understand that chemical dependency is a treatable illness and a public health problem.
Direct services may include a combination or all of the following: group care, intake procedures, evaluation, individual and group counseling, milieu management, evaluation, and supervision of patients. Services are provided to out-of-control, high-risk, chronic runaway youth. These youth/adult have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and may also have mental health problems. The person in this position must be of good character and able to maintain the understanding, physical health, emotional stability, and personality suited to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the adolescent population served. degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or has at least two years of experience working with high-risk youth.
Must have and maintain CPR Certification every two years and First-Aid every three years.
Direct services may include a combination or all of the following: group care, intake procedures, evaluation, individual and group counseling, milieu management, and supervision of patients. These patients have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and may also have mental health problems. degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Addictions or related field.
Associates degree in Chemical Dependency and at least two years’ experience in working with at-risk population.
Experience working with high-risk youth or adults preferred.
Must have and maintain CPR Certification every two years and First-Aid every three years.
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. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:
Medical
Dental
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.
To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).
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