Group Life Counselor I

Sea Mar Community Health Centers•Seattle, WA

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a full-time Group Life Counselor for its Behavioral Health Department in Seattle. This position is located at Renacer Youth Treatment Center, an inpatient facility for young adults suffering from substance abuse. The Group Life Counselor I is an entry-level Human Service position that is part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team providing direct services to patients in a residential setting. Direct services may include a combination of all or the following: group care, intake procedures, evaluation, individual and group counseling, milieu management, evaluation and supervision of patients. An entry-level person is expected to have a "base to moderate" understanding of how to provide the direct services listed above. Must understand that chemical dependency is a treatable illness and a public health problem. The Group Life Counselor II is a mid-level Human Service position that is part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team providing direct services to patients in a residential setting. Direct services may include a combination or all of the following: group care, intake procedures, evaluation, individual and group counseling, milieu management, evaluation, and supervision of patients. Services are provided to out-of-control, high-risk, chronic runaway youth. These youth/adults have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and may also have mental health problems. The person in this position must be of good character and able to maintain the understanding, physical health, emotional stability, and personality suited to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the adolescent population served. A mid-level person is expected to have a "moderate to complete" understanding of how to provide the direct services listed above. The Group Life Counselor III is a position that is part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team providing direct services to patients in a residential setting. Direct services may include a combination or all of the following: group care, intake procedures, evaluation, individual and group counseling, milieu management, and supervision of patients. These patients have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and may also have mental health problems. GLC III will be responsible to facilitate treatment educational groups with the individuals. The GLC III is the agent for providing services to patients in individual or group sessions. GLC III will work closely with CDP in treatment activities.

Requirements

Must understand that chemical dependency is a treatable illness and a public health problem.
Must be of good character and able to maintain the understanding, physical health, emotional stability, and personality suited to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the adolescent population served (GLC II).
Must receive a background check from DSHS and Washington State Patrol at hire and yearly (GLC II).
Must have a Washington State driver's license if applicable (GLC II).
Must have and maintain CPR Certification every two years and First-Aid every three years (GLC II & III).