Mental Health Therapist III or Licensed - New Journeys FEP Program

Position Summary

We are seeking a mental health clinician for our New Journeys First Episode Psychosis (FEP) program out of our Lynnwood Sea Mar clinic. New Journeys (NJ) is an evidenced-based, voluntary, intensive early intervention program that provides coordinated specialty care for individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis. A small interdisciplinary program works with individuals and their natural supports to assist participants in achieving optimal functioning in home, school, work, social and leisure areas of their life. The NJ Team provides individual resilience training/individual training (IRT), education and employment support, family support and education, peer support, case management, and medication management. Treatment can involve multiple contacts per week with the individual and/or natural supports, and can occur in the office, community, or in the individual’s home. Enrollment in New Journeys can last up to two years with the goal that individuals are in the recovery phase of psychosis and confident in their abilities to live a fulfilling, meaningful life upon graduation. Monthly free training and support is provided by the University of Washington and clinicians can earn free CEU's. This position is eligible for a $2,500 signing/retention bonus.

Responsibilities

• Aid individuals in identifying and developing recovery goals
• Learn about psychosis and skills for managing it
• Develop coping skills for stressful situations and persistent symptoms
• Address challenges related to achieving their recovery goals

Requirements

• 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)
• Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Education and/or Experience: 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
• 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
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required

Qualifications

• Must be recovery-oriented, experienced Masters level clinician
• Must have and maintain a current TB test
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 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 NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Pedro Botero Velez at pedroboterovelez@seamarchc.org.