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 II or III- Posting #25919

Hourly Rate: $27.84 - $31.32

Position Summary:

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is an FQHC that provides a full range of medical, dental and behavioral health services to the individuals we serve. Sea Mar Behavioral Health’s diverse and quickly expanding program is seeking a full-time therapist for its Burien location.  Interest in perinatal mental health preferred due to working  within the Maternity Support Services Program.

The Mental Health Therapist (MHT) provides individual and group counseling, case management, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, and treatment planning. In addition, he or she will provide referrals and coordination with medication providers, primary care physicians, and with other community agencies. Our therapists must have the ability to accurately diagnose mental health issues and develop treatment plans based upon diagnoses. Providing services may require occasionally meeting with the client outside of the office and in the community.

We are a growing team with wide-ranging experience, educational backgrounds and degrees. We work closely with our medical providers to establish a whole “health home” for our clients. This makes for a rich 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 in psychology, counseling, or social work which includes coursework in psychological assessment.At a minimum should meet WAC requirements for the designation of Mental Health Professional, be licensed or have an associate’s license.  Experience with mental health evaluation of children and experience with evidence-based models of treatment is a plus.Must be comfortable working with computers, Microsoft Office and other software.

What We Offer:

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 or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

MedicalDentalVisionPrescription coverageLife InsuranceLong Term DisabilityEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Paid-time-off starting at 24 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 Ricardo del Fierro, BH County Manager, at [email protected].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted on 12/20/2023

External candidates considered after 12/26/2023

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

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