Collaborative Care Integrated Mental Health Therapist: Pediatrics

MultiCare Health System•Puyallup, WA

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About The Position

The Licensed Integrated Mental Health Therapist-BHN works within a multidisciplinary team embedded in a primary care clinic and uses the Collaborative Care model. The team includes the Integrated Mental Health Therapist, Psychiatric Consultant, and Primary Care Provider, collaborating to provide comprehensive behavioral health services in the primary care setting. The therapist independently provides assessments, treatment and care planning, and psychosocial therapy for a diverse population of patients receiving preventive care, acute care, and chronic disease management. The role uses evidence-based interventions and a variety of theoretical treatment models to promote symptom reduction and optimal outcomes. The therapist works with limited supervision, documents treatment and communication according to department standards, and maintains knowledge of community resources to provide effective linkage and advocacy. This is a 1.0 FTE position, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The posting notes a potential sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 and a potential relocation bonus of up to $10,000.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field.
Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724, with one of the following credentials: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or independent clinical social work license (LICSW).
At least two years of experience in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ symptoms and create customized treatment plans based on individual needs.
Screen patients for common behavioral health disorders using tools such as PHQ-9, GAD-7, and the Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment.
Monitor changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications, with the goal of reducing symptoms.
Support psychotropic medication management prescribed by primary care providers, focusing on adherence, side effects, complications, and effectiveness.
Track patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using a registry, and use the system to identify and re-engage patients.
Facilitate care plan changes for patients who are not improving, including medication or psychosocial treatment changes and referrals for additional services.
Manage behavioral health crises in the primary care setting.
Provide flexible behavioral health services to patients on and off the current caseload through scheduled appointments and immediate interventions, including warm handoffs during medical visits.
Provide assessments, treatment and care planning, and psychosocial therapy in a primary care clinic.
Document treatment and communication according to department standards.
Maintain current knowledge of community resources to provide linkage and advocacy for clients.