Mental Health Therapist II

Sea Mar Community Health Centers-posted 10 days ago
$30 - $30/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Tacoma, WA
1,001-5,000 employees
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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 Position Summary 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 Director in program development, policy and procedure development, compliance with WACS and RCWS, and other administrative tasks performed are as directed. This job description does not suggest or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. This person will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Duties and Responsibilities As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services. Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by: Understanding and empathizing with client needs Surpassing client expectations Demonstrating a high level of integrity Exhibiting compassion and commitment Advocating for social justice Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.

  • Assists in insuring agency compliance with WAC's, RCW's, and other pertinent laws, regulations, and contracts.
  • Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures as directed by the Program Director.
  • Educates staff regarding the process for mental health service referrals and regarding "psycho educational topics (suicide risk assessment, behavior modification, etc.) as directed by the Program Director.
  • Maintains documentation of mental health services, and follow through in patient charts.
  • Provides diagnostic assessments for each patient during the program.
  • Documents outcomes, justifies diagnoses, and communicates with the primary Chemical Dependency Counselor regarding outcomes and recommendations.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
  • Able to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
  • Refers patients to psychiatric services as appropriate.
  • Gathers record materials and background information as needed by the community mental health center (See Policies and Procedures).
  • Attends session with the psychiatric service provider to insure accuracy of presentation and that identified needs are addressed.
  • Provides monitoring regarding the effects of medications, and feedback to the psychiatrist regarding effects/side effects.
  • Provides consultation to Sea Mar staff regarding mental health and behavioral issues; and develops treatment plans with staff to address emotional needs and behavioral problems identified for patients.
  • Provides individual counseling, in coordination with other system as needed.
  • Provides suicide risk assessment and develop treatment plans to address suicidal ideation or gestures.
  • Uses case management as needed to provide follow through and build community support as follow through.
  • Provide other crisis stabilization as needed.
  • Gathers information regarding past mental health services to be used in the individual’s treatment plan development.
  • Provides mental health services referrals to patients prior to or following admission, and exchanges information with outside service providers.
  • Supports other staff regarding mental health needs of staff or patients.
  • Maintains confidentiality, prevents splitting between staff and patients, and offers concrete ideas on handling challenging situations.
  • Performs a minimum of 80 hours of face-to-face contact and 80 encounters each month.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • An understanding of the Behavioral Health Organization requirements.
  • The ability to work effectively with all persons and groups with an open mind towards cultural differences and knowledge of cultures.
  • The ability to accurately diagnose mental health issues and develop treatment plans based upon diagnoses.
  • The ability to NOT diagnose behavioral problems as mental illnesses unless appropriate.
  • An understanding of chemical dependency treatment and an ability to coordinate mental health services with chemical dependency treatment providers.
  • Must complete an annual clinical competency test as a mental health therapist.
  • The Mental Health Therapist must sign a permanent oath of confidentiality covering all patient related information.
  • This person must pass a background check.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • 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.
  • Up to three (3) years’ experience in the field.
  • Minority mental health therapist as required by WAC.
  • 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).
  • Must have and maintain a current TB test.
  • This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
  • 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 time during the flu season.
  • 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.
  • We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.
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