Integrated Mental Health Therapist III or Licensed

Position Summary

This is a 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

• Assessment, brief intervention counseling, consultations with primary care, patient-centered care plans, care coordination.
• Part of a team working toward better health outcomes by applying evidence-based practices.
• Dynamic program oriented toward health care transformation.
• Co-located at Sea Mar Olympia Medical or Sea Mar Lacey Medical.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication skills to coordinate care efficiently across medical, behavioral health, and community resources.
• Supports medical team with screening patients in need of brief services.
• Works with PCP’s to support adults, families, and children with emotional and behavioral stabilization (including but not limited to suicide prevention, de-escalation, or referral for crisis services when needed).
• Reviews patient referrals to screen for brief interventions, conducts mental health assessments to find appropriate level of care, and refers to behavior health specialty.
• Works directly with Tumwater Adult, Child and Family or Yelm Mental Health sites to support specialty care transfers.

Requirements

• Licensed AAC, or Licensed Associate. Licensed preferred/prioritized (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW).
• 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.
• Comfortable working with computers, Microsoft Office, and other software.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive and expansive Health Insurance, Dental and Vision insurance at no cost to employee.
• Productivity expectations are lower than surrounding CHC average and Incentives are earned after meeting weekly minimum productivity of 20 encounters.
• 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 annually/biannually – CETA, CBT+, and DBT.
• Situation features group supervision, Monthly All Staff group trainings /activities.
• Supervision for LMHC and Social Work available (no additional cost to employee).
• Hybrid work schedule available upon managerial approval (only for MHT III and Licensed Therapists).

What We Offer

• Fully funded loan repayment program for those who qualify.
• Excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription coverage, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Paid-time-off starting at 27 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
• 401(k)/Retirement options.
• 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 NicoletaAlb@seamarchc.org.

About the Organization

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978. We are 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. We are an equal opportunity employer.