Group Life Counselor I, II, or III
Company: Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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, II, or III - Posting
27452 Hourly Rate: $20.80 - 23.66 Position Summary: Part-Time Group
Life Counselor position available for our Treatment Center located
in Tacoma, WA. The descriptions below outline the job duties and
requirements of a GLC I, GLC II and GLC III. The person hired will
either work in a GLC II or GLC III capacity if the requirements are
met. We have open positions for Evening, Graveyard, or day shift.
The Group Life Counselor I is an entry level Human Service position
that is part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team providing
direct services to patients in a residential setting. Direct
services may include a combination of all or the following: group
care, intake procedures, evaluation, individual and group
counseling, milieu management, evaluation and supervision of
patients. An entry level person is expected to have a "base to
moderate" understanding of how to provide the direct services
listed above. Must understand that chemical dependency is a
treatable illness and a public health problem. The Group Life
Counselor II is a mid-level Human Service position that is part of
the multi-disciplinary treatment team providing direct services to
patients in a residential setting. Direct services may include a
combination or all of the following: group care, intake procedures,
evaluation, individual and group counseling, milieu management,
evaluation, and supervision of patients. Services are provided to
out-of-control, high-risk, chronic runaway youth. These youth/adult
have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and may also have
mental health problems. The person in this position must be of good
character and able to maintain the understanding, physical health,
emotional stability, and personality suited to meet the physical,
mental, emotional, and social needs of the adolescent population
served. A mid-level person is expected to have a, “moderate to
complete” understanding of how to provide the direct services
listed above. GLC II – Education and or/Experience: B.A. degree in
Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or has at least two years of
experience working with high-risk youth. This person must receive a
background check from DSHS and Washington State Patrol at hire and
yearly. Must have a Washington State driver’s license if
applicable. Must have and maintain CPR Certification every two
years and First-Aid every three years. The Group Life Counselor III
is a position that is part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team
providing direct services to patients in a residential setting.
Direct services may include a combination or all of the following:
group care, intake procedures, evaluation, individual and group
counseling, milieu management, and supervision of patients. These
patients have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency and may
also have mental health problems. GLC III will be responsible to
facilitate treatment educational groups with the Individuals. The
GLC III is the agent for providing services to patients in
individual or group sessions. GLC III will work closely with CDP in
treatment activities. GLC III – Education and or/Experience B.A.
degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Addictions or
related field. Associates degree in Chemical Dependency and at
least two years’ experience in working with at-risk population.
Experience working with high-risk youth or adults preferred. Must
have and maintain CPR Certification every two years and First-Aid
every three years. 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 Manager at JoshuaSweet@seamarchc.org. Sea Mar is an Equal
Opportunity Employer Posted 04/03/2025 External candidates
considered after 04/08/2025. 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 through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs
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