Mental Health Therapist

Sea Mar Community Health Centers
, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing comprehensive health, human, housing, educational, and cultural services to diverse communities. Sea Mar serves all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, sexual orientation, or ability to pay. Our network includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics, alongside nutritional, social, and educational services.

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID‑19 and flu vaccine organization.

Hourly Rate: $28.68 – $32.26 depending on experience. Up to $2,000 per week incentive for productivity.

Sea Mar Behavioral Health’s expanding program seeks a full‑time therapist for Kelso, WA.

Responsibilities include:

individual and group counseling, case management, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, treatment planning, referrals, and coordination with medication providers, primary care physicians, and community agencies. The therapist must accurately diagnose mental health issues and develop treatment plans.
Some work will be required after 5 pm and may include out‑of‑office community meetings. This position offers up to $2,000 per week incentive for productivity.

• Diagnostic assessments and referrals for psychiatric services.
• Case management in coordination with interdisciplinary teams.
• Individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, and development of treatment plans.
• Lead clinical groups.
• Assist Program Manager with program development, policy and procedure development, regulatory compliance, and other administrative tasks as directed.

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work with coursework in psychological diagnostics.
• Four or more years of field experience.
• Must meet criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP).
• Active Washington State Agency‑Affiliated Counselor License (may be pending up to 60 days if applied within 7 days of offer) or Mental Health Associate License (Marriage & Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, or Clinical Social Worker).

• Minority mental health therapist (as required by WAC).
• Current TB test.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.

• Diagnostic assessments and referrals for psychiatric services.
• Case management in coordination with interdisciplinary teams.
• Individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, and development of treatment plans.
• Lead clinical groups.
• Assist Director with program development, policy and procedure development, regulatory compliance, and other administrative tasks as directed.

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work with coursework in psychological diagnostics.
• Up to three (3) years of field experience.
• Minority mental health therapist (as required by WAC).
• Must meet criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP).
• Active Washington State Agency‑Affiliated Counselor License (may be pending up to 60 days if applied within 7 days of offer) or Mental Health Associate License (Marriage & Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, or Clinical Social Worker).

• Current TB test.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.

Sea Mar offers a dynamic, culturally diverse work environment with advancement opportunities and a superior benefit package for full‑time employees (30 hours or more). Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k)/Retirement options

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.