Group Therapist FT

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital • Tacoma, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Wellfound is hiring a full-time Group Therapist to join its inpatient team at Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital, a 120-bed acute-care psychiatric hospital in Tacoma, Washington. The hospital provides care to voluntary and involuntary patients and emphasizes whole-person-centered care, wellness, recovery, inclusion, and a team-based approach.

The Group Therapist provides routine daily treatment activities in a fast-paced acute inpatient psychiatric unit, working with adult patients with behavioral health disorders to support psychiatric stabilization and return to the community. The role’s primary duty is facilitating group treatment. The position works four 10-hour shifts per week, Wednesday through Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, social sciences, recreation, music therapy, dance therapy, art therapy, occupational therapy, or a counseling-related field.
• Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration within 90 days of hire, a current associate or independent mental health license in Washington State, or a music therapy license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• One year of experience in a psychiatric setting.
• Join the SEIU Union within 30 calendar days of employment and remain a member in good standing, unless approved for a religious exemption.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine daily treatment activities in an acute inpatient psychiatric unit.
• Work with adult patients with behavioral health disorders to support psychiatric stabilization and return to the community.
• Facilitate group treatment.
• Document patient care in accordance with facility policies and regulatory guidance.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $30.24–$56.07, depending on experience and the union scale.
• Weekend shift differential of $1.85.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program available upon hire.
• 403(b) with quarterly match.
• Paid sick and safe time.
• Paid time off up to 248 hours per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time