Licensed Therapist Behavioral Health Specialty Program
About The Position
The Licensed Therapist Behavioral Health Specialty Program works within a primary care clinic to provide behavioral health services. The therapist partners with patients to develop individualized treatment plans and provides therapy to help clients meet their treatment goals. The role collaborates with integrated mental health providers, primary care providers, schools, community mental health providers, and other community service providers to help patients access appropriate care and support. As a licensed mental health professional in MultiCare’s behavioral health department, the therapist provides individual, couples, family, psychoeducation, and group therapy for patients with a broad range of behavioral health disorders, mental illnesses, and co-occurring illnesses. The position applies evidence-based and evidence-informed outpatient therapy and clinical skills, completes assessments, develops comprehensive treatment plans, documents care, and monitors patient outcomes and intervention effectiveness.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
- Must meet the Mental Health Professional definition under HB 1724 and hold one of the following credentials: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
Responsibilities
- Provide behavioral health services within a primary care clinic setting.
- Complete psychiatric or psychosocial assessments, including mental status examinations.
- Develop individualized assessments and comprehensive treatment plans with patients.
- Provide individual, couples, family, psychoeducation, and group therapy as appropriate.
- Provide psychotherapy and supportive therapy, including problem solving, role-playing, modeling, social skill development, and assertiveness training.
- Support patients in increasing social and interpersonal activities in community settings.
- Document encounters in the electronic health record according to organizational policies and procedures.
- Monitor outcome measurements and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
- Collaborate with referral sources and members of the patient’s clinical team.
- Partner with integrated mental health providers, primary care providers, schools, community mental health providers, and other community service providers.
- Help ensure patients receive appropriate services and resources to support their care needs.
Benefits
- Competitive tuition assistance.
- Career development, award-winning residencies, and fellowships.
- Generous paid time off.
- Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
