Mental Health Therapist II, III, or Licensed

Position Summary

Sea Mar Behavioral Health’s diverse and quickly expanding program is seeking a full-time therapist for its Behavioral Health program in Seattle, WA. We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven therapist to join our team. This role offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity with the potential to earn incentives based on weekly productivity.

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.
• Work some later hours (after 5pm) and occasionally meet clients outside of the office and in the community.
• For Licensed Mental Health Therapist: Provides diagnostic assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, and case management in coordination with other teams or parties involved in treatment. Works with CDMHP’s, inpatient facilities, including Western State Hospital, and ensures proper protocols are followed for hospitalization authorization and during discharge planning. Provides individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment and treatment plans, and leads groups. Assists the Program Manager in program development, policy and procedure development, compliance with WACs and RCWs, and other administrative tasks.
• For Mental Health Therapist III: Provides diagnostic assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, case management in coordination with other teams or parties involved in treatment. Provides individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment and treatment plans, and leads groups. Assists the Program Manager in program development, policy and procedure development, compliance with WACs and RCWs, and other administrative tasks.
• For Mental Health Therapist II: Provides diagnostic assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, case management in coordination with other teams or parties involved in treatment. Provides individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment and treatment plans, and leads groups. Assists the Director in program development, policy and procedure development, compliance with WACs and RCWs, and other administrative tasks.

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 his/her individual continuing education hours and licensing fees. Must possess an active, approved license from the Washington State Department of Health at all times. Must meet criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP). Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Mental Health Counselor License, Marriage and Family Therapist License, or Independent Clinical Social Worker License.
• 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).

Additional Requirements

• 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.
• Minority mental health therapist as required by WAC.

What We Offer

• Fringe benefits surpass most companies, including 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.
• Opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.
• Incentives, supervised clinical hours, and sponsored loan repayment program through WA Health Corps, and NHSC.

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 Cintia Almonte, Program Manager, at cintiaalmonte@seamarchc.org.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posted on 4/17/25. External candidates are considered after 04/22/25. 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 tNvsVU8jsC