Mental Health Therapist II

Sea Mar Community Health Centers • Vancouver, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Sea Mar Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Mental Health Therapist II for its Behavioral Health Program in Vancouver, Washington. The position works on the Community Support Team, serving individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Sea Mar is a community-based Federally Qualified Health Center that provides comprehensive services to diverse communities and works closely with medical providers to support an integrated health home for clients.

The therapist provides diagnostic assessments, individual counseling, group leadership, case management, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, treatment planning, psychiatric-service referrals, and coordination with other teams or parties involved in treatment. The role also assists the Director with program development, policy and procedure development, WAC and RCW compliance, and other assigned administrative tasks. Therapists must be able to accurately diagnose mental health issues and develop treatment plans based on diagnoses. Some later hours after 5 p.m. are required, and services may occasionally involve meeting clients outside the office and in the community. Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work, including coursework in psychological diagnostics.
• Up to three years of experience in the field.
• Must meet the criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP).
• Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License or a mental health Associate License, including Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, or Clinical Social Worker. An Agency Affiliated Counselor License may be pending for up to 60 days if applied for within seven days of being offered employment.
• Must have and maintain a current TB test.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire and maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
• Must be a minority mental health therapist as required by WAC.
• Must be willing to work some later hours after 5 p.m.
• Sea Mar requires COVID-19 and flu vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic assessments and referrals for psychiatric services.
• Provide case management in coordination with other teams or parties involved in treatment.
• Provide individual counseling and lead groups.
• Provide crisis stabilization and suicide risk assessment.
• Develop treatment plans based on diagnoses.
• Assist the Director with program development and policy and procedure development.
• Assist with compliance with WACs and RCWs and perform other administrative tasks as directed.
• Coordinate with medication providers, primary care physicians, and community agencies.
• Occasionally meet clients outside the office and in the community.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Prescription coverage
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off starting at 24 days per year
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k)/retirement options
• Opportunity for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level