Mental Health Therapist III

Sea Mar Community Health Centers•Bellingham, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sea Mar Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Mental Health Therapist III for its Bellingham Clinic. The therapist provides diagnostic assessments, individual and group counseling, case management, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, treatment planning, and referrals for psychiatric services. The role coordinates care with medication providers, primary care physicians, other treatment teams, and community agencies. Therapists must accurately diagnose mental health issues and develop treatment plans based on diagnoses. The position may involve meeting clients outside the office and in the community, and requires willingness to work some later hours after 5 p.m. The therapist also assists the Program Manager with program development, policy and procedure development, compliance with WACs and RCWs, and other administrative tasks as directed. Sea Mar describes its clinical environment as collaborative, supportive, and connected with medical providers to support whole-person care.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work, including coursework in psychological diagnostics.
Four or more years of experience in the field.
Must meet the criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP).
Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Mental Health Associate License, including Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, or Clinical Social Worker.
Must meet the minority mental health therapist requirement under WAC.
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 willing to work some later hours after 5 p.m.

Responsibilities

Provide diagnostic assessments and accurately diagnose mental health issues.
Develop treatment plans based on diagnoses.
Provide individual and group counseling and lead groups.
Provide case management in coordination with other teams or parties involved in treatment.
Provide crisis stabilization and suicide risk assessment.
Refer clients for psychiatric services and coordinate with medication providers, primary care physicians, and community agencies.
Assist the Program Manager with program development, policy and procedure development, and compliance with WACs and RCWs.
Perform other administrative tasks as directed.
Occasionally meet with clients outside the office and in the community.