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Mental Health Therapist III or Licensed- Bilingual English/Spanish

Sea Mar Community Health Centers · Mount Vernon, WA · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$33.23/hrFull-time

Position Summary

The LMHT maintains a caseload in compliance with agency caseload and productivity requirements. Assists in ensuring 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 health service referrals and regarding "psychoeducational topics" (suicide risk assessment, behavior modification, evidence based practices, etc.) as directed by the Program Director and/or Clinical Supervisor. Maintains documentation of health services, and follows through on patient charts, including but not limited to: intake, assessment, treatment plan, crisis plan, authorization paperwork, clinical encounters, 180 reviews, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides diagnostic assessments for each patient during the program. Documents outcomes, justifies diagnoses, and communicates with the primary care provider, chemical dependency counselor and other individuals involved in the client’s clinical care.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
  • Demonstrates clinical competencies and proper use of approved diagnostic tools to justify clinical diagnosis and practices.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
  • Possesses a clear understanding and proper use of the clinical practice guidelines.
  • Holds and maintains 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).
  • Holds and maintains an active Washington State Mental Health Counselor License, Marriage and Family Therapist License, or Independent Clinical Social Worker License.
  • Provides individual counseling in coordination with other systems as needed.
  • Provides suicide risk assessment and develops treatment plans to address suicidal ideations 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 health services to be used in the individual’s treatment plan development.
  • Provides referrals to patients prior to or following admission, and exchange information with outside service providers.

Education and Experience

  • 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). Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not required.
  • Licensed Mental Health Therapist: Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Mental Health Counselor License, Marriage and Family Therapist License, or Independent Clinical Social Worker License. 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. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not required.

What We Offer

  • 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 27 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 NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Jennifer Leonard, Regional Director, at jenniferleonard@seamarchc.org.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posted 02/20/2025 External candidates considered after 02/25/2025 This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). Please visit our website to find out more about us at www.seamar.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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