Case Manager (Behavioral Health Housing)

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:

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Case Manager (BH Housing) - Posting #27554

Hourly Rate: $22.85

Position Summary:

Sea Mar Behavioral Health's diverse and quickly expanding program is seeking a Full-time Case Manager for its Tacoma Adult Treatment Center.

The Case Manager works autonomously and collectively as an empowered staff member of Sea Mar’s Behavioral Health program. Participates in the design, implementation, and ongoing delivery of services. This position is responsible for their own caseload, for providing the mental health team with consultations regarding housing resources, and for designing and implementing housing support interventions for the mental health team clients and/or referring them to established community providers. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in outreach services to prospective clients. Coordinate outreach efforts with outside agencies. Work collaboratively with co-workers and with personnel from other agencies with whom we interact.
• Provide peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer, to validate client's experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement to clients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery.
• Serve as a mentor to clients to promote hope and empowerment.
• Participate in ongoing psychosocial assessment of the psychological, social, vocational, systemic, and economic goals and needs of the consumer.
• Will be responsible for monitoring, compiling, and submitting data, reporting, and paperwork for the PATH program. Additional responsibilities will include assisting clients in obtaining housing. Housing case management experience is a plus.

Education and/or Qualification:

• Prefer a Bachelor's level degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. Will consider substitution of work experience for degree on an individual basis.
• Must be an Agency Affiliated Counselor in the State of Washington.
• Must hold an active Certified Peer Support Certification in the State of Washington.
• Must have access to a car, have a valid driver’s license and current auto registration.
• On first day of employment, employee must authorize Sea Mar to obtain current driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles (and annually thereafter) to determine employee’s driving eligibility. Driving record must meet Sea Mar’s vehicle insurance carrier’s minimum standards related to driving for the purpose of determining eligibility.
• The employee must provide Sea Mar proof of auto insurance (upon hire and at renewal time).  Employee must submit a copy of the endorsements page of their insurance policy to Human Resources. Employee must carry minimum liability coverage required by the state where they reside.
• For certain job descriptions (employees that transport clients) employee will be required to carry additional liability coverage. HR will provide employee with the additional liability coverage limits that are required.
• Must pass a TB test at time of hire and annually.
• This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.

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 Joshua Sweet, Program Director, at [email protected].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 06/10/2025

External candidates are considered after 06/13/2025

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