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Mental Health Therapist III

Mental Health Therapist III

Sea Mar Community Health CentersVancouver, WA, US
30+ days ago
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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 Mental Health Therapist III - Posting #27137 Hourly Rate : $32.26 Position Summary : Full-time Mental Health Therapist position available for our Behavioral Health Program in Vancouver, WA.
  • This position supports the Adult Mobile Crisis unit, a community-based service.
  • The MH Therapist provides assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, case management in coordination with other teams or parties involved with treatment.
  • In addition, the therapist will provide individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment and treatment plans, and lead therapy groups.   This position uses a patient registry to track and measure patient goals and clinical outcomes, and facilitate treatment adjustment if a patient is not improving as expected.  The person in this position will utilize pay-for-performance mechanisms to support model fidelity and prioritize patient outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.
  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
  • ADMINISTRATIVE Assists in insuring 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 Manager.
  • Educates staff regarding the process for mental health service referrals and regarding "psycho educational topics (suicide risk assessment, behavior modification, etc.) as directed by the Program Manager.
  • Maintains documentation of mental health services, and follow through in patient charts.
  • CLINICAL DUTIES 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.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
  • Able to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
  • Refers patients to psychiatric services as appropriate.  Gathers record materials and background information as needed by the community mental health center (See Policies and Procedures).  Attends session with the psychiatric service provider to insure accuracy of presentation and that identified needs are addressed.  Provides monitoring regarding the effects of medications, and feedback to the psychiatrist regarding effects / side effects.
  • 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 identified for patients.
  • Provides individual counseling, in coordination with other system as needed.
  • Provides suicide risk assessment and develop treatment plans to address suicidal ideation or gestures.  Uses case management as needed to provide follow through and build community support as follow through.  Provides other crisis stabilization as needed.
  • Gathers information regarding past mental health services to be used in the individual’s treatment plan development. Provides mental health services referrals to patients prior to or following admission, and exchanges information with outside service providers.
  • Supports other staff regarding mental health needs of staff or patients.  Maintains confidentiality, prevent splitting between staff and patients, and offer concrete ideas on handling challenging situations.
  • PRODUCTIVITY STANDARD 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, which includes course work in psychological diagnostics, is required.
  • Applicants must qualify as an MHP in accordance with state WACs.
  • Good oral and written skills a must.
  • Experience with the MHIP model of care, patient registries, and collaborative care required.
  • 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 (includes Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, and Clinical Social Worker).
  • Bilingual English / Spanish preferred but not required.
  • 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 more, receive an excellent benefit package of :

  • 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.
  • 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 Jamison Owens, Clinical Supervisor, at  jamisonowens@seamarchc.org .
  • Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Posted 11 / 21 / 2024 External candidates considered after 11 / 26 / 2024 This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).
  • Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org.  You may also apply through our Career page at https :

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