Group Life Counselor , II, or III

Overview

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

Posting #27092 Group Life Counselor I, II, or III Hourly Rate: $20.04 - $22.97

Position Summary:

Full-time Group Life Counselor position available for our Behavioral Health Department in Seattle. This position is located at Renacer Youth Treatment Center, an inpatient facility for young adults suffering from substance abuse. The descriptions below outline the job duties and requirements of a Group Life Counselor I, II, or III and the candidate will be hired into a level based on experience.

Group Life Counselor I - entry 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 of all or the following: group care, intake procedures, evaluation, individual and group counseling, milieu management, evaluation and supervision of patients. An entry level person is expected to have a base to moderate understanding of how to provide the direct services listed above.

Must understand that chemical dependency is a treatable illness and a public health problem.

Group Life Counselor II - 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 out-of-control, high-risk, chronic runaway youth.

These youth/adult have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and may also have mental health problems. The person in this position must be of good character and able to maintain the understanding, physical health, emotional stability, and personality suited to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the adolescent population served. A mid-level person is expected to have a, moderate to complete understanding of how to provide the direct services listed above.

GLC II – Education and/or

Experience:

• B.A. degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or has at least two years of experience working with high-risk youth.
• Background check from DSHS and Washington State Patrol at hire and yearly. Must have a Washington State driver's license if applicable.
• Must have and maintain CPR Certification every two years and First-Aid every three years.

Group Life Counselor III - is a 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, and supervision of patients. These patients have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and may also have mental health problems.

GLC III will be responsible to facilitate treatment educational groups with the Individuals. The GLC III is the agent for providing services to patients in individual or group sessions. GLC III will work closely with CDP in treatment activities.

GLC III – Education and/or Experience

• B.A. degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Addictions or related 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…