Licensed Therapist Behavioral Health Specialty Program

MultiCare Health System•Puyallup, WA

About The Position

The Licensed Therapist works within a primary care clinic as part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Specialty Program, providing behavioral health services to patients. The therapist collaborates with patients to develop individualized treatment plans and delivers therapy to help them achieve their goals. The position partners with integrated mental health providers, primary care providers, schools, community mental health providers, and other community service providers to help ensure patients receive appropriate care and support. As a Licensed Mental Health Professional within MultiCare’s behavioral health department, the therapist provides individual, family, couples, and group therapy to patients with a broad range of behavioral health disorders, mental illness, and co-occurring illnesses. The role applies evidence-based and evidence-informed outpatient therapy and clinical service skills. The position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, with a Monday–Friday day schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
Must meet the definition of a Mental Health Professional under HB 1724 and hold one of the listed 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 exams.
Develop comprehensive treatment plans with individuals in service that identify their unique needs.
Provide individual, couples, family, psychoeducation, and group therapy.
Provide psychotherapy and supportive therapy, including problem solving, role-playing, modeling and support, social skill development, and assertiveness training.
Help patients increase social and interpersonal activities in community settings.
Document encounters in the electronic health record according to organizational policies and procedures, and monitor outcome measurements.
Collaborate with referral sources and other 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.
Measure patient outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions on an ongoing basis.
Help ensure patients receive appropriate services and resources to support their care needs.