Mental Health Therapist II, III, or Licensed

About the role

Sea Mar Behavioral Health’s diverse and quickly expanding program is seeking a full-time therapist for its Behavioral Health program, Community Services Northwest, in Vancouver, WA.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group counseling, case management, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, and treatment planning.
• Provides referrals and coordination with medication providers, primary care physicians, and with other community agencies.
• Accurately diagnose mental health issues and develop treatment plans based upon diagnoses.
• Willing to work some later hours (after 5pm) and occasionally meeting with clients outside of the office and in the community.
• Works closely with medical providers to establish a whole “health home” for clients.
• Supports the agency efforts to ensure compliance with WACs, RCWs, and clinical contracts.

Requirements

• Licensed Mental Health Therapist: Must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work which includes course-work in psychological diagnostics. Four or more years of clinical experience in the field. Responsible for individual continuing education hours and licensing fees. Must possess an active, approved license from the Washington State Department of Health.
• Mental Health Therapist III: Must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work which includes course-work in psychological diagnostics. 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).
• Mental Health Therapist II: Must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work which includes course-work in psychological diagnostics. Up to three (3) 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).

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
• TB test annually and at time of hire.

Skills

• Ability to accurately diagnose mental health issues and develop treatment plans based upon diagnoses.
• Willingness to work some later hours and occasionally meet with clients outside of the office and in the community.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of clinical practices and procedures.

Benefits

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

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Pay

Hourly Range: $30.00 - $33.23 (Mental Health Therapist II or III) Hourly Range: $36.41 (Licensed Mental Health Therapist)

Schedule

Full-time position.