Psychiatric Provider Aide

Sea Mar Community Health Centers (this location formerly known as Community Services NW), 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

Psychiatric Provider Aide (Behavioral Health) - Posting #26187

Hourly Wage: $20.00

Position Summary:

Sea Mar Behavioral Health’s diverse and quickly expanding program is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Provider Aide for our Behavioral Health Department in Monroe, WA.

The Psychiatric Provider Aide supports Psychiatric prescribers in administrative and clinical areas.  This position also works with Mental Health Therapists and Chemical Dependency Professionals in coordinating care to ensure continuity of care for clients.  The Psychiatric Provider Aide provides screenings and case management in coordination with other teams or parties involved in treatment.  Candidate participates actively as a team member in the delivery of client services, and the coordination of community support services. 

Assists in insuring agency compliance with WAC's, RCW's, and other pertinent laws, regulations, and contracts. In addition staff will ensure that charts, prescription refill requests, and all information or paperwork the psychiatric prescriber will need is prepared ahead of time and organized in the fashion preferred by the prescriber. Ensure medication storage, maintenance, dispensation and waste logs are maintained in accordance with Sea Mar policies and procedures. Any area of non-compliance should be reported immediately to the supervisor/manager, if applicable. Ensures that all medical, nursing, health & safety and personnel policies and procedures are being followed and implemented. This description does not suggest or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. They will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Qualifications: 

• Must posses a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License from Washington State. 
• Posses a current CPR/BLS card or obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Must have a current First Aid Certificate. 
• Must have minimum CNA, MA, EMT, LPN, RN. 
• Must have active Washington State Department of Health license.
• Basic mathematical skills are required including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and division. Convert pounds to kilograms, etc.
• Must have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three (3) years immediately prior to being hired.
• Washington State Driver’s License required.
• Familiarity with computer software desired.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Must be able to pass a background screening.

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 Eliana Haffner, Program Manager, at [email protected]. 

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 3/5/2024

External candidates are considered after 3/8/2024

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 through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html