Group Life Counselor III

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

Job Description

Job Title Group Life Counselor III

Department Behavioral Health

Reports To Clinical Supervisor and Program Manager (Inpatient)

Union Status Union

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Job Code GLC3U04

Position Summary

The GLC III is part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team providing direct services to youth or adults

in a residential setting. The clients in this setting have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and

may also have mental health problems. This position provides direct services, including the following:

admissions procedures, case management, continuity of care, and client reengagement. This position is a

liaison between the facility, clients, and their families, and coordinates services and the continuum of

care for clients. The individual in this position is expected to subscribe to the disease concept of

chemical dependency with an understanding of holistic care and the client-centered model.

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. The individual in this position

must also maintain professional standards and follow the treatment policies and procedures of the

agency, as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations. In this position, the individual should

gain a thorough working knowledge of appropriate WAC's and RCW's.

Administrative Duties

• Attends regular staff meetings and in-service training for clinical personnel.
• Completes all staff responsibilities as required, with emphasis on timeliness and accuracy.
• Demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Possesses accurate knowledge of available community and statewide referral resources.
• Maintains consistent and positive relationships with all collateral contacts.

Clinical Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, gender

identify, and sexual orientation of the clients 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.
• Develops treatment goals specific to each client, as they relate to case management and basic

needs.

• Provides services to individuals, including living skills, case management, and social support.
• Completes daily record keeping as directed by the Clinical Supervisor or Program Manager,

following the structure of the problem-oriented client records system. Completes daily logging,

Extraordinary Incident Reports (EIR's), medication logging, etc. on time and accurately.

• Prepares current client progress reports and completion notices and provides them to the

courts, probation departments and referral sources when appropriate. Completes on time all of

the required Federal, State, County and Local forms for each client.

• Provides educational groups to help clients regain skills needed to reenter the community and

to improve psycho-education related to clients' needs.

• Conducts case management services for clients.
• Ensures a continuum of care for clients enrolled in the treatment program.
• Coordinates the services and referrals necessary for clients' successful reengagement into their

communities after discharge from treatment.

• Support clients at the treatment center with mental health, physical health, and housing needs.
• Provides oversight to clients during housekeeping, meal service, and various daily activities.
• Performs related work as assigned, including assisting staff and clients with laundry, dishes,

housekeeping, and garbage disposal.

Qualifications

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.

• The person in this position must be of good character and be suited to meet the physical, mental,

emotional, and social needs of the populations served.

• Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must understand that chemical dependency is a public health problem and a treatable illness.
• Must complete an annual clinical competency test.
• Must demonstrate professionalism and appropriate boundaries in all interactions.
• Must have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of two (2) years

prior to the date of employment at the facility, and no misuse of alcohol or other drugs while

employed at this facility.

• Must not have been convicted of a felony within the last seven years, been convicted of child

abuse and / or any crime involving physical harm to another person, or been a perpetrator of

substantiated child abuse.

• Should have a desire to work with behaviorally difficult youth or adults.
• 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 the organization.

• Possess basic mathematical skills, including ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all

units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Reasoning 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.

• With regards to a driving record, must not have violations/accidents in excess of the limits in

the table below at time of hire, or anytime thereafter.

No more than:

Type Drivers between ages 25 - 65 Drivers under 25/over 65

Type A Violations (e.g. DUI,

Reckless Driving, Suspended

License, Negligent Driving) None in the past 3 years None in the past 5 years

"At-Fault" Accidents 1 Accident in the past 3 years None in the past 3 years

Moving Violations

1 Violation in 12 months, or

2 Violations in 3 years 1 in 3 years

Combination of

Accidents/Violations

1 Accident/Violation in 12

months

2 Accident(s)/Violation(s) in 3

years 1 in 3 years

This person must sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient-related information.

Education and Experience, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, and Medical

Screening EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Must either hold a Bachelor's degree OR have a high school diploma with at least three years of

experience that is relevant to the primary responsibilities of this position

• Experience working with high-risk youth or adults preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a current First Aid Certificate
• Pre-hire and annual employee health screening is required. Must pass a TB test at time of

hire, and annually thereafter. 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 times during the

flu season.

• Must have a valid Washington State driver's license
• Must receive a satisfactory background check.
• Must pass required BH EHR system trainings.
• Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License

within 90 days of hire date.

• This position must obtain a CPR certificate within 90 days of the hire date and is required

to maintain a current CPR certificate throughout employment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position may require occasional shift work, and working with challenging clients.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodate

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25

pounds. This employee may also monitor recreational activities, which may require prolonged

walking. Facility ranges from quiet to loud depending on activities of patients.

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 23.66 USD Hourly

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it's a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 27 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
• We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html