Mental Health Therapist III or Licensed
8 months ago
Yelm
Job Description Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is 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. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Mental Health Therapist III or Licensed - Posting #26414 Hourly Rate: $33.23 (Mental Health Therapist III) Hourly Rate: $36.41 (Licensed Mental Health Therapist) Position Summary: Full-time Licensed Mental Health Therapist or MH Therapist III position available for our Behavioral Health Clinic in Tumwater, WA. We are looking for an experienced mental health clinician to provide mental health assessments in the Thurston County region to increase access to behavioral health services. Hybrid schedules are possible with Program Manager's approval. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Administrative: • 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., • 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., • Has the ability to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients., • Refers patients to psychiatric services as appropriate. Gathers record materials and background information as needed by the community health center (See Policies and Procedures). Coordinates care with the psychiatric service provider to insure accuracy of presentation and that identified needs are addressed. Provides monitoring regarding the effects of medications, and feedback to the psychiatrist regarding effects/side effects., • Provides consultation to Sea Mar staff regarding health and behavioral issues and develops treatment plans with staff to address emotional needs and behavioral problems identified for patients., • 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.Special Site Features:, • Licensed AAC, or Licensed Associate. Licensed preferred/prioritized (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW), • Competitive and expansive Health Insurance, Dental and Vision insurance at no cost to employee (inquire for employee and family/spouse/domestic partner deduction rates or most recent Health benefits package), • Productivity expectations are lower than surrounding CHC average and Incentives are earned after meeting weekly minimum productivity of 20 encounters. Supplemental incentives are also available., • 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 annual/biannually – CETA, CBT+ and DBT, • Site activities for Tumwater and Yelm are group supervision, Monthly All Staff group trainings /activities., • Sea Mar CHC uses EPIC for our electronic health record system, • Supervision for LMHC and Social Work available (no additional cost to employee) 1x weekly, • Hybrid work schedule available upon managerial approval (only for MHT III and Licensed Therapists), • Position is unionizedMental Health Therapist III - 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 hold a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work which includes course-work in psychological diagnostics. 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 more, receive an excellent benefit package of: • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • Prescription coverage, • Life Insurance, • Long Term Disability, • EAP (Employee Assistance Program) 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 Lynn Thayrich, Program Manager, at . Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Posted 5/9/2024 External candidates considered after 5/14/2024 Reposted on 10/1/2024 Updated on 04/08/2025 This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). 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