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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

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

Position Summary: Migrant Education Program Child and Family Therapist or Licensed Child and Family Therapist

Sea Mar Behavioral Health in Skagit County is seeking a full-time therapist for its diverse and expanding Behavioral Health program, specifically supporting the Migrant Education Program. The Migrant Education Program Child and Family Therapist provides mental health assessments, individual and family counseling, case management, crisis stabilization, and treatment planning for youth in need of mental health services, within the Skagit County migrant community. In addition, they will provide referrals and coordination with medication providers, primary physicians and other community agencies. Must have the ability to accurately diagnose mental health issues and develop treatment plans based upon diagnoses. May be required to work some later hours (after 5pm) and will require work within schools (in Skagit County), in the community, homes, and office based. Applicants must be able to drive and have their own transportation (mileage paid). Bilingual English and Spanish-Speaking is required for this position.

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.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Assists in insuring agency compliance with WAC's, RCW's, and other pertinent laws, regulations, and contracts.
• Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures as directed by the Program Director.
• Educates staff regarding the process for mental health service referrals and regarding "psycho educational topics" (suicide risk assessment, behavior modification, etc.) as directed by the Program Manager.
• Maintains documentation of mental health services, and follow through in patient charts.

CLINICAL DUTIES

• Provide developmentally and culturally appropriate formal and informal diagnostic assessments for each patient during the program. Document outcomes, justify diagnoses, and communicate with the collaborative partners regarding outcomes and recommendations. It is suggested that this individual communicate with the Primary Care Physicians, Substance Abuse Counselors, schools, case workers, or others involved in the care of the patient.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the

patients served, specifically children and families.

• Provide information about assessments and involve family members as active participants in the assessment process and in treatment planning, where appropriate.
• Collaborate with other professionals in conducting family-centered assessments and treatment planning, when appropriate.
• Demonstrate 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, such as those for infant, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients.
• Refer patients to psychiatric and medication management services as appropriate. Gather record materials and background information as needed by the community mental health center (See Policies and Procedures). Actively collaborate with the psychiatric service provider to insure accuracy of presentation and that identified needs are addressed. Provide monitoring regarding the effects of medications, and feedback to the psychiatrist regarding effects/side effects.
• Provide individual and/or family counseling, in coordination with other system as needed.
• Provide suicide risk assessment and develop treatment plans to address suicidal ideation or gestures. Use case management as needed to provide follow through and build community support as follow through. Provide other crisis stabilization as needed.
• Gather information regarding past mental health services to be used in the individual's treatment plan development. Provide mental health services referrals to patients prior to or following admission, and exchange information with outside service providers.
• Support other staff regarding mental health needs of staff or patients. Maintain confidentiality, prevent splitting between staff and patients, and offer concrete ideas on handling challenging situations.

PRODUCTIVITY STANDARD

Produce a minimum of 80 encounters monthly that will equal at least 80 hours of face-to-face contact.

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.

• An understanding of the Behavioral Health Organization, County, and/or MCO contracts with the ability to tier clients in a managed care system. The ability to work effectively with all persons and groups with an open mind towards cultural differences and knowledge of cultures.
• The ability to accurately diagnose mental health issues and develop treatment plans based upon diagnoses. The ability to NOT diagnose behavioral problems as mental illnesses unless appropriate.
• An understanding of chemical dependency treatment and an ability to coordinate mental health services with chemical dependency treatment providers if necessary.
• Must complete an annual clinical competency test as a mental health therapist.
• The Child and Family Therapist must sign a permanent oath of confidentiality covering all patient related information.
• This person must pass a Washington State Patrol background check and an Out of State

background check, as appropriate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• 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 organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,

common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

• 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.

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

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work which includes course-work in psychological diagnostics.
• Must hold and maintain an active Washington State license from the following list: Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Associate, License Marriage and Family Therapist or Associate, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker or Associate
• Must possess a Child Mental Health Specialist credential or be willing to working towards the credential.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have and maintain a current CPR certification. If not active at time of hire, must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Must take a TB test annually and at time of hire.
• Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination at time of hire.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including work within office, school and community settings. Counselors are required to commute between clinics and schools to which they are assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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, while working in an office setting as well as school and community settings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee may be required to travel to, and between, office, schools, and client homes when necessary.

Hourly- Hourly Plan, 36.41 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 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.

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at this link.

Hourly- Hourly Plan, 36.41 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 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.

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at this link.