Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Child & Family Therapist Associate or Licensed C&F Therapist

Program Services-Delivery - Bellingham, WA - Full Time

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

Child and Family Therapist or Licensed C&F Therapist - Posting #24404

Hourly Range: $ 31.32 to $ 34.32

Are you a new graduate looking for a great place to gain experience and licensure hours? Or an experienced clinician who wants a new challenge and to be appreciated for their skills? Sea Mar Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time therapist for its expanding child and family program, and we love to mentor new clinicians!

Position Summary:

Sea Mar Behavioral Health in Bellingham is seeking a full-time therapist for its diverse and expanding child and family program. The office and/or school based Child and Family Therapist provides mental health assessments, individual and family counseling, case management, crisis stabilization, treatment planning, and may lead groups in a school or office setting. In addition, the therapist will provide referrals and coordination with medication providers, primary physicians and other community agencies.

We will train you to assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans. Other training opportunities also available. Must be willing to work early or later hours on some days, depending on school placement and office needs.  Note: Sea Mar is offering tele-health therapy and in-person services at this time.  

Qualifications: 

  • 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 meet WAC requirements for a Mental Health Professional. 
  • Child Mental Health Specialists preferred or be willing to work towards credential.
  • Must meet criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP). Must hold and maintain an active Washington 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).
  • Computer efficiency preferred.
  • English/Spanish bilingual highly preferred.
Additional Requirements:
  • Must have and maintain a current TB test.
  • This position must obtain CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current  CPR throughout employment.

This position may be eligible for the student loan repayment program.  LICSW, LMFT, and LMHC supervision may be available. 
 

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 more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid-time-off starting at 24+ days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
  • Incentive Program based on productivity

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, please email the hiring managers, Stacy Fennell and Blanche Burch, at [email protected]. 

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 11/22/2022

External candidates considered after 11/25/2022

Reposted on 2/13/2024

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

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