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

Group Life Counselor I - Posting #26523

Hourly Rate: $20.04

Position Summary:

Full-time position available for our Visions Youth Treatment Center in Bellingham, WA. This inpatient rehabilitation center is designed to provide culturally sensitive chemical dependency services to high-risk adolescent females who require care and empathy to help in dealing with substance use disorder. 

This is an entry level position that is part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team providing direct services to patients in a residential setting. Direct services may include the following: group, care, intake procedures and evaluation, individual and group counseling, milieu management, and supervision of patients. Services are provided to high-risk, co-occurring substance use and mental health. This position will work the Graveyard Shift, from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. 

Education and/or Experience:

• AA in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or related field is required.
• Candidate must have at least one-year experience working with high-risk or in treatment patient care.
• BA preferred. Will be required to follow other instructions/duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organization, and willingness to contribute to the group and team overall.
• Proficiency in MS Office products and other medical software and electronic processes is a plus.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.

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.

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, email Oscar Rivera, Program Manager, at oscarrivera@seamarchc.org.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 5/28/2024

External candidates are considered after 5/31/2024

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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