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 #25872

Hourly Rate: $32.26  (Mental Health Therapist III)

Salary Rate: $71,384.77 (Licensed Mental Health Therapist)

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 our Tacoma Behavioral Health site.  

The Mental Health Therapist provides diagnostic assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, case management in coordination with other teams or parties involved in treatment.  In addition, the Mental Health Therapist provides individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment and treatment plans, and leads groups.  Assistance to the Program Manager in program development, policy and procedure development, compliance with WACs and RCWs, and other administrative tasks performed are as directed. 

This summary does not suggest or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  The person in this position will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties as assigned by their program manager.

Mental Health Therapist III - Education and/or Experience:

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.Responsible for his/her individual continuing education hours and licensing fees. The Licensed Mental Health provider must possess an active, approved license from the Washington State Department of Health at all times. Must meet criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP).

Additional Requirements:

Must have and maintain a current TB test.Minority mental health therapist as required by WAC.Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.

Qualifications and/or Experience: 

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 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 more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

MedicalDentalVisionPrescription coverageLife InsuranceLong Term DisabilityEAP (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 James Presson, Behavioral Health Program Manager at [email protected]. 

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 12/5/2023

External candidates are considered after 12/8/2023

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

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html.