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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 Social Worker II for MSS - Posting #27029 Hourly Rate: $31.40 Position Summary: Full-time Social Worker II position available for our Maternity Support Services program in Washougal, WA.

This is a great opportunity to work with expectant moms and babies in a community health setting. The Social Worker is to provide brief, culturally relevant counseling interventions, education, case management and crisis intervention to clients based on areas identified in screening/assessment and in keeping with the core services of the First Steps program. The Social Worker will also be providing brief depression and anxiety screenings. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Introduces clients to integrated MSS services (either in home or at clinic) and performs systematic social services screening to determine current status and needs in a variety of areas.
• Based on identified client needs, makes referrals to appropriate agencies/services or provides information and assists clients for self-referral.
• Provides advocacy as needed to encourage participation in implementing the care plan or to resolve problems which are interfering with active participation in the care plan (such as transportation or language barrier).
• Charts notes of the services provided as required by the state and agency in Sea Mar’s Electronic Health Records.
• Reports any unusual incidents to their manager or the Preventive Health Services Director.
• The Social Worker II is a state mandated reporter, as such; he/she will report to the state any suspected case of child/elder abuse or neglect as mandated by WAC.

Complete thorough, culturally sensitive, psychosocial assessments which include:

• Personal history (cultural background, health status, coping strategies, mental health status, substance use, abuse and violence); current family functioning; review of support systems (formal and informal); and basic physical needs.
• This assessment is shared with the client and team members to assure that all relevant psychosocial issues are addressed in the care planning.
• Other duties will be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited university and licensure in the state of Washington as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Psychologist.
• Experience working with underserved populations such as, but not limited to, those who have limited English speaking skills, are homeless, and migrant and seasonal workers.
• If the patient requires services beyond brief intervention, the Social Worker II is responsible for coordinating the timely referral to behavioral health services. Must have ability to recognize, support and describe healthy parenting from a family strengths perspective.
• Must have understanding and respect for cultural differences as well as diverse kinds of families Must have access to an insured vehicle and be able to make home visits.

Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Russian 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 Alena Fureyster, MSS Program Manager, alenafureyster@seamarchc.org. Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Posted 10/22/2024 External candidates are considered after 10/25/2024 This position is represented by Office and Professionals 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:

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