Group Life Counselor I

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:

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Full-time Group Life Counselor position available for our BehavioralHealth Department in Seattle. This position is located at RenacerYouth Treatment Center, an inpatient facility for young adultssuffering from substance abuse. The descriptions below outline the jobduties and requirements of a Group Life Counselor I, II, or III andthe candidate will be hired into a level based on experience.THE GROUP LIFE COUNSELOR I  is an entry level Human Service positionthat is part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team providing directservices to patients in a residential setting. Direct services mayinclude a combination of all or the following: group care, intakeprocedures, evaluation, individual and group counseling, milieumanagement, evaluation and supervision of patients. An entry levelperson is expected to have a "base to moderate" understanding of howto provide the direct services listed above. Must understand thatchemical dependency is a treatable illness and a public healthproblem. THE GROUP LIFE COUNSELOR II is a mid-level Human Service position thatis part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team providing directservices to patients in a residential setting. Direct services mayinclude a combination or all of the following: group care, intakeprocedures, evaluation, individual and group counseling, milieumanagement, evaluation, and supervision of patients. Services areprovided to out-of-control, high-risk, chronic runaway youth. Theseyouth/adult have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and mayalso have mental health problems. The person in this position must beof good character and able to maintain the understanding, physicalhealth, emotional stability, and personality suited to meet thephysical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the adolescentpopulation served. A mid-level person is expected to have a,€moderate to complete€ understanding of how to provide the directservices listed above.GLC II €“ EDUCATION AND OR/EXPERIENCE: * B.A. degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or has atleast two years of experience working with high-risk youth. * This person must receive a background check from DSHS andWashington State Patrol at hire and yearly.  Must have a WashingtonState driver's license if applicable.  * Must have and maintain CPR Certification every two years andFirst-Aid every three years.THE GROUP LIFE COUNSELOR III is a position that is part of themulti-disciplinary treatment team providing direct services topatients in a residential setting. Direct services may include acombination or all of the following: group care, intake procedures,evaluation, individual and group counseling, milieu management, andsupervision of patients. These patients have a primary diagnosis ofchemical dependency and may also have mental health problems. GLC IIIwill be responsible to facilitate treatment educational groups withthe Individuals. The GLC III is the agent for providing services topatients in individual or group sessions. GLC III will work closelywith CDP in treatment activities.GLC III €“ EDUCATION AND OR/EXPERIENCE * B.A. degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Addictions orrelated field. * Associates degree in Chemical Dependency and at least two years'experience in working with at-risk population.  * Experience working with high-risk youth or adults preferred. * Must have and maintain CPR Certification every two years andFirst-Aid every three years.Hourly - Hourly Plan, 0.00 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.