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Seamar
Mental Health Therapist II
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What they do
A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.
$77,415 / year median in Washington
+21% projected growth
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 Sea Mar Community Health Centers is an FQHC that provides a full rangeof medical, dental and behavioral health services to the individualswe serve. Sea Mar Behavioral Health's diverse and quickly expandingprogram is seeking a full-time therapist for its Burien location. Interest in perinatal mental health preferred due to working withinthe Maternity Support Services Program.
The Mental Health Therapist (MHT) provides individual and groupcounseling, case management, crisis stabilization, suicide riskassessment, and treatment planning. In addition, he or she willprovide referrals and coordination with medication providers, primarycare physicians, and with other community agencies. Our therapistsmust have the ability to accurately diagnose mental health issues anddevelop treatment plans based upon diagnoses. Providing services mayrequire occasionally meeting with the client outside of the office andin the community.
We are a growing team with wide-ranging experience, educationalbackgrounds and degrees. We work closely with our medical providers toestablish a whole €œhealth home€ for our clients. This makes for arich clinical environment that is supportive and invigorating.
The Mental Health Therapist (MHT) provides individual and groupcounseling, case management, crisis stabilization, suicide riskassessment, and treatment planning. In addition, he or she willprovide referrals and coordination with medication providers, primarycare physicians, and with other community agencies. Our therapistsmust have the ability to accurately diagnose mental health issues anddevelop treatment plans based upon diagnoses. Providing services mayrequire occasionally meeting with the client outside of the office andin the community.
We are a growing team with wide-ranging experience, educationalbackgrounds and degrees. We work closely with our medical providers toestablish a whole €œhealth home€ for our clients. This makes for arich clinical environment that is supportive and invigorating.
QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university inpsychology, counseling, or social work which includes coursework inpsychological assessment.
- At a minimum should meet WAC requirements for the designation ofMental Health Professional, be licensed or have an associate'slicense.
- Experience with mental health evaluation of children and experiencewith evidence-based models of treatment is a plus.
- Must be comfortable working with computers, Microsoft Office andother software.