Group Life Counselor III

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

Job Description  Job Title Group Life Counselor III  Department Behavioral Health  Reports To Clinical Supervisor and Program Manager (Inpatient)  Union Status Union  FLSA Status Non-Exempt  Job Code GLC3U04  Position Summary  The GLC III is part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team providing direct services to youth or adults   in a residential setting. The clients in this setting have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and   may also have mental health problems.

This position provides direct services, including the following:
admissions procedures, case management, continuity of care, and client reengagement. This position is a   liaison between the facility, clients, and their families, and coordinates services and the continuum of   care for clients. The individual in this position is expected to subscribe to the disease concept of   chemical dependency with an understanding of holistic care and the client-centered model.  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. The individual in this position   must also maintain professional standards and follow the treatment policies and procedures of the   agency, as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

In this position, the individual should   gain a thorough working knowledge of appropriate WAC's and RCW's.  Administrative Duties  
• Attends regular staff meetings and in-service training for clinical personnel.  
• Completes all staff responsibilities as required, with emphasis on timeliness and accuracy.  
• Demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.  
• Possesses accurate knowledge of available community and statewide referral resources.  
• Maintains consistent and positive relationships with all collateral contacts.  Clinical Duties  
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, gender   identify, and sexual orientation of the clients 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.  
• Develops treatment goals specific to each client, as they relate to case management and basic   needs.  
• Provides services to individuals, including living skills, case management, and social support.  
• Completes daily record keeping as directed by the Clinical Supervisor or Program Manager,   following the structure of…