Licensed Mental Health Therapist-Respite Program

Excelsior Wellness • Spokane, WA

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About The Position

Excelsior Wellness Center, a subsidiary of Excelsior Wellness, serves a broad and diverse base of individuals and families with the primary aim of identifying goals and making positive steps toward accomplishing them. In our community, we are advocates and hold fast to the belief that children and families have the potential to be safer, stronger, and more satisfied in the lives they lead. The Mental Health Therapist in the Respite Program provides individual and group therapy to youth ages 6–17 using evidence-based practices including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This position offers a dynamic and creative therapeutic environment, with opportunities to provide services both indoors and outdoors through engaging, activity-based interventions. As the Mental Health Therapist in the Respite Program, you play a vital role in helping youth develop the skills and confidence needed to navigate life's challenges. Whether offering a DBT skill during an outdoor walk, guiding a mindfulness practice in a group, or supporting emotional regulation during play-based activities, your therapeutic presence makes healing both accessible and engaging. Your work bridges evidence-based care with real-life connection—creating meaningful moments that foster growth, safety, and resilience.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Licensed or license-eligible in Washington State (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or associate-level equivalent).
• Experience working with children and adolescents in a behavioral health setting.
• Demonstrable knowledge of DBT, CBT, and/or ACT.
• Comfort in providing therapy in creative and non-traditional settings (e.g., outdoor environments).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain challenge course certification as needed to maintain and facilitate onsite challenge course activities.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, per agency standards.

Nice To Haves

• Training or certification in DBT, CBT, or ACT.
• Experience with trauma-informed care, play therapy, or experiential interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy to youth using DBT, CBT, ACT, and other developmentally appropriate, evidence-based modalities.
• Deliver therapeutic services in both traditional and nontraditional settings, including outdoor and activity-based environments.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to co-facilitate structured, trauma-informed respite groups that support emotional regulation, skill-building, and relational growth.
• Conduct initial mental health assessments, develop and update individualized treatment plans, and maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.
• Offer consultation and clinical guidance to the multidisciplinary team, supporting best practices in crisis navigation, case conceptualization, and youth progression toward program graduation.
• Support safety planning, behavioral de-escalation, and emotional regulation within group and individual sessions.
• Engage caregivers as appropriate to reinforce treatment goals, improve family systems, and support sustainable progress.
• Actively engage with community partners and stakeholders to promote programs and facilitate referrals and enrollment in services. Represent Excelsior in various community settings, contributing to organizational goals and community presence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical (Providence + Cigna), dental (Lincoln), and vision (VSP) insurance packages.
• Employee insurance packages range from a $0 to $75 monthly premium.
• Medical coverage responsible deductibles ranges from $250 to $500/Annually.
• Excelsior Wellness employees typically save $1,200 to $8,700 annually on premiums and $1,250 to $6,000 on deductible expenses compared to other regional employers.
• Retirement with employer match.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Generous PTO.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Free access to learning platforms.
• Employer-paid licensing fees applicable to your role.
• Professional development courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees