Group Life Counselor II

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

Group Life Counselor II - Posting #27388

Hourly Rate: $20.85

Position Summary:

The Group Life Counselor II is a mid-level Human Service position that is part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team providing direct services to patients in a residential setting. Direct services may include a combination or all of the following: group care, intake procedures, evaluation, individual and group counseling, milieu management, evaluation, and supervision of patients. Services are provided to adults and out-of- control, high-risk, chronic runaway youth and their families. These adults and youths have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and may also have mental health problems. A mid-level person is expected to have a, “moderate to complete” understanding of how to provide the direct services listed above. This job description does not suggest or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The person in this position will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains professional standards and follows the treatment policies and procedures of the agency, as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations, especially WAC 8-388-877 requirements.
• Gains a thorough working knowledge of appropriate WAC's, WIG's, and RCW's.
• Attends regular staff meetings and in-service training for clinical personnel.
• Completes all staff responsibilities as required, with emphasis on timeliness and accuracy.
• Supports the Chemical Dependency Professional/Trainee with the patient's individualized treatment plan as designed and implemented by the treatment team.
• Supports the Chemical Dependency Professional/Trainee in providing clear and accurate behavioral observations of clients, screening and evaluation of psychological, social, and emotional problems and works under their supervision to refer clients to other treatment / service programs in the facility and in the community as needed.
• Provides group counseling for persons in the process of discovering and dealing with emotional, social and behavioral problems with attentions on building self-esteem, problem solving skills, healthy communication habits and tools needed to develop a positive peer culture.
• Demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, gender, and sexual preference of the patients 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, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
• Completes daily record keeping as directed by the Program Manager, following the structure of the problem - oriented patient records system. • Completes daily logging, Extraordinary Incident Reports (EIR's), medication logging, etc. on time and accurately.
• Prepares current patient 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 patient.
• Provides all physical care of patients required to meet their physical and emotional needs, consistent with agency policy and applicable licensing WAC's.
• Gains an accurate knowledge of available community and statewide referral resources. • Maintains consistent and positive relationships with all collateral contacts. • Provides training and oversight to patients in the area of housekeeping, meal service and various daily activities.
• Performs related work as assigned, including assisting staff and patients with laundry, dishes, housekeeping, and garbage.
• A mid-level GLC is expected to provide the above services independently and with minimal supervision the Clinical Director.

Education and or/Experience

• Must either hold an Associate’s degree, OR have a high school diploma with at least two years of experience that is relevant to the primary responsibilities of this position. A Bachelor’s degree may replace years of experience with high-risk youth and adults.

• 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.

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 Alexander Bach, Inpatient Program Manager, at [email protected]

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 03/07/2025

External candidates considered after 03/12/2025
 

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 through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html