Adolescent PHP Therapist (MA/MSW)

UHS • Spokane, WA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Therapist specializes in providing mental health treatment to adolescents enrolled in a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). This role involves conducting psycho-social assessments, facilitating individual and group therapy tailored for adolescents, engaging families through psycho-education, performing crisis intervention and substance use disorder (SUD) evaluations, and coordinating discharge planning. Services are delivered using evidence-based and developmentally appropriate practices to foster emotional regulation, behavioral stabilization, and healthy functioning in adolescents.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as counseling, social work, psychology, or a related discipline.
• Must obtain an Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC), or Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (SWAIC).
• Direct experience in individual and family group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.
• Current BLS, First Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-Escalation certification, provided by INBH.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW), Licensed Psychologist
• Three (3) years, post-Master’s experience in a psychiatric health care setting.
• Active Chemical Dependency Professional/Trainee license.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health treatment to adolescents in a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) using evidence-based, developmentally appropriate practices.
• Conduct psychosocial, developmental, and behavioral assessments and document changes in clinical status.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and teach coping, emotional regulation, and treatment-engagement skills.
• Collaborate with adolescents and families to develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Support families through education, consultation, and family meetings.
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and complete timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, care coordination, and discharge planning.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all legal, ethical, and mandated reporting requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees