Integrated Mental Health Therapist II, III or Licensed

Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Tacoma, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$28.68–$32.26 Per Hour

SKILLS

Behavioral Health, Case Management, Clinical Medicine, Coaching, Communication Skills, Community Health, Documentation, Healthcare, Hindi Language, Human Health, Korean Language, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Medical Conditions, Medicine, Multilingual, Patient Charts, Patient Follow-up, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Risk Analysis, Social Work, Staff Training, Swahili Language, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Tacoma, WA

POSTED

2 days ago

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(s): Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Integrated Mental Health Therapist II, III or Licensed: Posting #26652 Hourly Rate: $28.68 - $32.26 (For Mental Health Therapist II, III) Annual Salary: $73,528.00 (For Mental Health Therapist Licensed) Position Summary: Full-time Integrated Mental Health Therapist position available at our Tacoma - Cushman Behavioral Health Clinic. The IMHT functions as a core member of the Clinical Care Team. The IMHT works within a medical setting to provide diagnostic assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, and case management, in coordination with other teams or parties involved in treatment. The IMHT or Licensed Therapist will have an understanding of chronic conditions that can include substance use disorders and behavioral health concerns that contribute to a patient's inability to adequately address their medical needs, and an understanding of chronic medical conditions that can, in turn, lead to depression and other mental health concerns. The IMHT or Licensed Therapist educates staff on the process for mental health service referrals and on psycho educational topics (suicide risk assessment, behavior modification, etc.) as directed by BH protocols. The IMHT or Licensed Therapist maintains documentation of mental health services, and follows through in patient charts with strong emphasis on communication with the care team located in the medical clinic. In addition, the IMHT or Licensed Therapist must meet the criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP). Must also hold and maintain an active WA State Agency Affiliated Counselor License (may be pending for up to 60 days if applied for within 7 days of being offered employment) or mental health Associate License (includes Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, and Clinical Social Worker). Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish, Korean, Swahili, or Hindi are preferred. Please note that the wages for this position depends on what level the applicant is hired. Below you will find the qualifications for the Integrated MH Therapist II, III or Licensed position. INTEGRATED MH THERAPIST II The IMHT II provides brief, strength based, and solution-focused services to adults, children, and families, and will assist with emotional and behavioral stabilization, including but not limited to suicide prevention, de-escalation of patients and/or referral for crisis services when needed. The IMHT II also provides motivational-based wellness coaching, works with patients to create self-management goals, and helps patients increase their level of motivation to meet goals. Education and/or Experience: + Must hold a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work, which includes course-work in psychological diagnostics + Must have one to three (1-3) years of experience in the field. Experience could be obtained before or after completion of a Master's degree. INTEGRATED MH THERAPIST III: The IMHT III provides brief, strength based, and solution-focused services to adults, children, and families, and will assist with emotional and behavioral stabilization, including but not limited to suicide prevention, de-escalation of patients and/or referral for crisis services when needed. The IMHT III also provides motivational-based wellness coaching, works with patients to create self-management goals, and helps patients increase their level of motivation to meet goals. Education and/or Experience: + Must hold a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work, which includes course-work in psychological diagnostics + Must have three (3) or more years of experience in the field. Experience could be obtained before or after completion of a Master's degree. INTEGRATED MH THERAPIST LICENSED: The Licensed IMHT provides brief, strength based, and solution-focused services to adults, children, and families, and will assist with emotional and behavioral stabilization, including but not limited to suicide prevention, de-escalation of patients and/or referral for crisis services when needed. The IMHT Licensed also provides motivational-based wellness coaching, works with patients to create self-management goals, and helps patients increase their level of motivation to meet goals. The IMHT Licensed educates staff on the process for mental health service referrals and on psycho educational topics (suicide risk assessment, behavior modification, etc.) as directed by BH protocols Education and/or Experience: + Must hold a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work, which includes course-work in psychological diagnostics. + Must have three (3) or more years of experience in the field. Experience could be obtained before or after completion of a Master's degree. 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 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays. We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. How to Apply: To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email James Presson, Program Manager, at jamespresson@seamarchc.org. Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Posted on 7/11/2024 External candidates considered after 7/16/2024 This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). 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 Powered by JazzHR

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