Masters-Level Therapist - Associate

Providence•Spokane, WA

11d

About The Position

The Associate Mental Health Counselor (also known as an Associate Psychiatric Counselor) works under the supervision of a licensed therapist. The role responds to requests from physicians, advanced practice providers, and psychiatrists to provide services to patients presenting with psychiatric symptoms. The counselor gathers information and communicates with patients and their families or support systems to assess symptoms, evaluate and diagnose patients, and conduct crisis risk assessments using established approaches and standards. They assess danger to self, danger to others, and grave disability, and recommend an appropriate level of care to the attending provider. The role also includes case management to help patients transfer to a facility or discharge from the hospital. The counselor individualizes care using age-related concepts for the unit’s patient population, from toddlers through older adults. This includes applying knowledge of growth and development, safety needs, data collection and interpretation, typical treatments and care needs, and participating in care evaluation. Age-related concepts are also applied when communicating with patients and families. The position is with Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital. Providence describes its culture as patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect, and emphasizes empowering caregivers. The organization says its benefits are designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

Requirements

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, sociology or another equivalent social science, or marriage and family counseling.
Upon hire, Washington Mental Health Counselor Associate License or Washington Marriage and Family Therapist Associate License.
Six months of experience working in crisis services.

Nice To Haves

One year of psychiatric experience.

Responsibilities

Respond to requests from physicians, advanced practice providers, and psychiatrists to provide services to patients presenting with psychiatric symptoms.
Meet with patients, families, and friends to gather information and form a comprehensive assessment of patient symptoms.
Evaluate and diagnose patients and conduct crisis risk assessments using established approaches and standards.
Assess danger to self, danger to others, and grave disability, and recommend a level of care to the attending provider.
Perform case management to assist patients with transfer to a facility or discharge from the hospital.
Individualize patient care using age-related concepts appropriate to the unit population, including growth and development, safety needs, data collection and interpretation, typical treatments and care needs, and evaluation of care.
Use age-related concepts when communicating with patients and families.