Sea Mar Community Health Centers·Tacoma, Washington
The Group Life Counselor is responsible for monitoring patient behavior, facilitating groups, and assisting with milieu management at the residential treatment center. They also support the treatment team by completing admission procedures and maintaining accurate activity logs.
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 On Call- Sea Mar Community Health Centers Sea Mar is seeking an on-call Group Life Counselor at Tacoma Adult Residential Treatment Center. This direct service position includes a combination of completing admission procedures, monitoring patient’s behavior, supervising patient and assisting with milieu management and group facilitation. An entry level person is expected to have a basic understanding of how to provide the direct services listed above. Key Responsibilities
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.
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.
Monitors the clients, log all activities in the logbook, do laundry for youth clients, clean up, and be responsible for shift activities.
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.
Candidates must demonstrate emotional stability, good organizational skills, and a basic understanding of chemical dependency as a treatable illness. The role requires passing a clinical competency test and maintaining a clean record regarding substance misuse and criminal history.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Washington are typically supported by steady demand from outpatient, community, and telehealth settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a current unrestricted clinical license, experience with evidence-based therapy, and the ability to work from a HIPAA-compliant home office. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license status and prepare examples of your therapy approach before applying.
