Group Life Counselor I
About The Position
Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a Group Life Counselor I, an entry-level Human Service position, to join their multi-disciplinary treatment team. This role provides direct services to patients in a residential setting, focusing on individuals with primary chemical dependency diagnoses, who may also have co-occurring mental health issues. The position involves direct services such as admission procedures, patient behavior monitoring, educational group facilitation, milieu management, and patient supervision. An entry-level candidate is expected to possess a foundational understanding of these direct service responsibilities.
Requirements
- Must either hold an Associate’s degree, OR have a high school diploma with at least one year of experience that is relevant to the primary responsibilities of this position.
- Pre-hire and annual employee health screening is required.
- Must pass a TB test at time of hire, and annually thereafter.
- Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all times during the flu season.
- Must have a valid Washington State driver's license
- Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and must maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
- Must receive a satisfactory background check.
- Must pass required BH EHR system trainings.
Responsibilities
- Maintain professional standards and treatment policies
- Utilize electronic health record, email and medication system
- Attend regular staff meetings
- Support the clinical staff with the patient's individualized needs
- Monitor the clients
- Conduct patient urinalysis, intakes and searches
- Assist with program housekeeping
- Monitoring of medication and utilize electronic MAR
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription coverage
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year
- 10 paid Holidays
- 401(k)/Retirement options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
