Mental Health Therapist II, III or Licensed

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1978, is a community‑based organization committed to providing comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, especially Latinos in Washington State.

Sea Mar is seeking a Mental Health Therapist for our Behavioral Health Department in Kent, King County. Positions are available at Level II, III, or Licensed. The wage varies by level. Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in a behavioral health field and be registered or licensed with the Washington State Department of Health.

• Provides diagnostic assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, and case management in coordination with other teams.
• Delivers care to chronically ill patients, Intensive Outpatient Program participants, and high utilizers.
• Works with CDMHP’s and inpatient facilities, including Western State Hospital, ensuring proper protocols for hospitalization authorization and discharge planning.
• Provides individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment and treatment plans, and leads groups.
• Offers therapy to managed care patients pre‑authorized for mental health treatment.
• Provides clinical supervision to clinicians pursuing licensing requirements.
• Assists Program Manager and clinical supervisor with chart reviews.
• Supports agency compliance with WACs, RCWs, and clinical contracts.

• 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 clinical experience.
• Responsible for continuing education hours and licensing fees.
• Active approved Washington State Department of Health license at all times (Mental Health Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist, or Independent Clinical Social Worker).
• Eligible for Mental Health Professional (MHP) criteria.

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

• Provides diagnostic assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, case management in coordination with other teams.
• Provides individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment and treatment plans, and leads groups.
• Assists Program Manager with program development, policy and procedure development, and compliance with WACs and RCWs; other administrative tasks as directed.

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work with coursework in psychological diagnostics.
• Four or more years of experience.
• Meets MHP criteria.
• Hold 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, Clinical Social Worker).
• Minority mental health therapist as required by WAC.

• Maintain current TB test.
• Obtain BLS CPR within 90 days of hire and maintain it.

• Provides diagnostic assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, case management in coordination with other teams.
• Provides individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment and treatment plans, and leads groups.
• Assists Director with program development, policy and procedure development, compliance with WACs and RCWS; other administrative tasks as directed.

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work including coursework in psychological diagnostics.
• Up to three years of experience.
• Minority mental health therapist as required by WAC.
• Meets MHP criteria.
• Hold 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.

• Maintain current TB test.
• Obtain BLS CPR within 90 days of hire and maintain it.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage.
• Life insurance, long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off starting at 24 days per year plus 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) / Retirement options.
• Opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted 07/25/2023