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Child and Family Therapist or Licensed

Sea Mar Community Health Centers · Oak Harbor, WA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$33.23–$36.41/hrFull-time

About the role

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, serving diverse communities, with a focus on Latinos in Washington State. We serve all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. We operate more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide range of nutritional, social, and educational services.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in ensuring agency compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and contracts.
  • Develops and implements policies and procedures as directed by the Program Director.
  • Edits staff regarding the process for mental health service referrals and psycho educational topics.
  • Provides developmental and culturally appropriate formal and informal diagnostic assessments for each patient during the program.
  • Documents outcomes, justifies diagnoses, and communicates with collaborative partners regarding outcomes and recommendations.
  • Collaborates with other professionals in conducting family-centered assessments and treatment planning.
  • Identifies and categorizes each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infants, adolescents, adults, or geriatrics.
  • Refers patients to psychiatric and medication management services as appropriate.
  • Gathers record materials and background information as needed by the community mental health center.
  • Collaborates with psychiatric service providers to ensure accuracy of presentations and address identified needs.
  • Monitors the effects of medications and provides feedback to psychiatrists regarding effects and side effects.
  • Provides individual and/or family counseling, crisis stabilization, and group leadership.
  • Performs suicide risk assessments and develops treatment plans to address suicidal ideation or gestures.
  • Provides mental health services referrals to patients before or after admission and exchanges information with outside service providers.
  • Supports other staff regarding mental health needs of staff or patients.
  • Maintains confidentiality and prevents splitting between staff and patients, offering concrete ideas on handling challenging situations.
  • Produces a minimum of 80 encounters that will equal at least 80 hours of face-to-face contact.

Qualifications

  • An understanding of the Behavioral Health Organization, County, and/or MCO contracts with the ability to tier clients in a managed care system.
  • The ability to work effectively with all persons and groups with an open mind towards cultural differences and knowledge of cultures.
  • The ability to accurately diagnose mental health issues and develop treatment plans based upon diagnoses.
  • The ability to NOT diagnose behavioral problems as mental illnesses unless appropriate.
  • An understanding of chemical dependency treatment and an ability to coordinate mental health services with chemical dependency treatment providers if necessary.
  • To complete an annual clinical competency test as a mental health therapist.
  • The Child and Family Clinical Therapist must sign a permanent oath of confidentiality covering all patient related information.
  • This person must pass a background check.
  • A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work, which includes course-work in psychological diagnostics.
  • If not licensed, must hold and maintain an active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License or mental health Associate License (includes Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, and Clinical Social Worker).
  • MUST meet WAC requirements for a Mental Health Professional.
  • Computer proficiency with Cerner and MS Office and other Medical software.
  • Experience with evidence based models and wrap around services preferred.
  • Experience working with children and families required.
  • Bilingual Spanish/English highly desirable.

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
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays
  • 401(k)/Retirement options
  • 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 NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Emmanuel Montenegro, Program Manager, at emmanuelmontenegro@seamarchc.org. Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posted on 05/13/2025. External candidates considered after 05/16/2025. 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://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html Powered by JazzHR Lf2ke9vDmv

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