Crisis Care Center - Mental Health Therapist

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

Apply to be part of the clinical team at the new Crisis Care Center in Lynnwood!

Mental Health Therapist – Crisis Care Center

Do you enjoy working in a meaningful and mission-driven environment? Join our integrated medical team to support clients as they stabilize from a behavioral health crisis.

The Mental Health Therapist is a part of the multi-disciplinary clinical team and works closely with the medical team to provide direct services, and will be responsible for providing crisis stabilization and completing suicide risk assessment and goal plans. The individual in this position is expected to subscribe to the recovery and trauma informed care models.

We are hiring MHTs for the following shifts – Please note the shift(s) you are applying for when you submit your application:

MHT Day Shift – Sunday – Wednesday (4x10s)

MHT Day Shift – Thursday – Saturday (4x10s)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Mental Health Therapist will:

• Conduct comprehensive client screenings, intakes, assessments, and diagnostic evaluations to determine appropriate levels of care and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing case management and care coordination, including collaboration with primary care providers, psychiatric services, and external partners to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Deliver individual counseling and crisis intervention services, including suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and stabilization support.
• Utilize evidence-based clinical practices, diagnostic tools, and lifespan development knowledge to inform treatment, justify diagnoses, and ensure age-appropriate, culturally responsive care.
• Consult with multidisciplinary staff on behavioral health needs, monitor medication effects in coordination with psychiatric providers, and facilitate referrals and information exchange to support holistic client care.

Education, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, and Medical Screening

• 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.
• Four or more years of clinical experience in the field, specifically with SMI population and individuals in crisis.
• Dual license preferred.
• Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Associate’s License or Mental Health Counselor License, Marriage and Family Therapist License, or Independent Clinical Social Worker License.

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.