We are searching for a creative Group Life Counselor I to join our awesome team at Sea Mar Burien Medical Clinic in Bellingham, WA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Group Life Counselor I is a great opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, communication and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Group Life Counselor I at Sea Mar Burien Medical Clinic today!
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 #24883 Hourly Rate: $18.89
Position Summary: Full-Time position available at our residential program in Bellingham - Visions. 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.
Duties and Responsibilities: 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Maintains professional standards and follows the treatment policies and procedures of the agency, as well as applicable federal, state and local regulations, especially WAC 388-877 requirements. Gains a thorough working knowledge of appropriate WAC's, WIG's, and RCW's. Attends regular staff meetings and in-service training for staff. Completes all staff responsibilities as required, with emphasis on timeliness and accuracy. Supports the Chemical Dependency Professional/Trainee with the patient's individualized treatment plan as designed and implemented by the treatment team. Supports the Chemical Dependency Professional/Trainee in providing and referring clients to other treatment /service programs in the facility and in the community as needed. Monitors the clients, log all activities in the log book, do laundry for youth clients, clean up, and be responsible for graveyard shift activities. Group Life Counselors will also assist counselors: They will attend groups with clients who are more volatile to provide extra support, attend AA meetings with clients, and monitor clients while the clients are completing housework and during quiet time. They will serve food if necessary. Demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients 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, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients. Completes daily record keeping as directed by the Program Manager, following the structure of the problem - oriented patient records system. Completes daily logging, Extraordinary Incident Reports (EIR's), medication logging, etc. on time and accurately. Prepares current patient progress reports and completion notices and provides them to the courts, probation departments and referral sources when appropriate. Completes on time all of the required Federal, State, County and Local forms for each patient. Provides all physical care of patients required to meet their physical and emotional needs, consistent with agency policy and applicable licensing WAC's. Gains an accurate knowledge of available community and statewide referral resources. Maintains consistent and positive relationships with all collateral contacts. Provides training and oversight to patients in the area of housekeeping, meal service and various daily activities. Performs related work as assigned, including assisting staff and patients with laundry, dishes, housekeeping, and garbage. Maintains consistent and positive relationships with all staff, patients, and collateral contacts. Assists counseling staff in conducting patient urinalysis procedures and the required documentation as required. 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. 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 Leslie Blake, Program Manager at View email address on seamarcommunityhealthcenters.applytojob.com Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Posted on 03/21/2023
External candidates may apply after 03/24/2023
This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).
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? Learning opportunities
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Competitive salary
