Group Life Counselor I, II, or III Job at Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Tacoma, WA

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  • Sea Mar Community Health Centers
  • Tacoma, WA

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 You may also apply through our Career page at

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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