Therapist - Mental Health Services -YFS
About The Position
At Friends of Youth, we believe every child, youth, and family deserves access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care. We are seeking a licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our team and provide counseling, assessment, crisis intervention, and care coordination services to youth and families throughout our community. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to helping young people and families overcome challenges, build resilience, and thrive. Whether you're an experienced clinician or a newer therapist passionate about working with youth and families, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another related human services field.
- Washington State licensure as: LICSW or LSWAIC, LMHC or LMHCA, LMFT or LMFTA
- At least one year of experience working with children, youth, and/or families preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Must satisfactorily pass a criminal history background check.
- Must satisfactorily pass a tuberculosis (TB) screening.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver's license (or be able to obtain one by date of employment).
- Must maintain a safe driving record in accordance with Friends of Youth requirements.
- Must maintain auto liability insurance if using a personal vehicle for agency business.
- Must successfully complete CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens training within 30 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Children, youth, and families.
- Community mental health or behavioral health settings.
- School-based behavioral health services.
- Trauma-informed care.
- Crisis intervention and risk assessment.
- Care coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Culturally responsive and equity-centered clinical practices.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and group counseling services to youth and families.
- Conduct mental health assessments and develop treatment plans.
- Diagnose mental health conditions in accordance with the most current DSM criteria.
- Deliver evidence-based, culturally responsive therapeutic interventions.
- Provide crisis intervention and stabilization support as needed.
- Coordinate care and collaborate with schools, families, community providers, and other support systems.
- Facilitate referrals and connect clients with community resources.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with Medicaid, WAC, COA, King County, and agency requirements.
- Participate in individual supervision, case consultation, and team meetings.
- Maintain direct service hours at approximately 60% of total weekly work hours.
Benefits
- 15 vacation days annually.
- Paid sick leave.
- 11 paid holidays.
- 4 Personal Floating Holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 24/7 telehealth access.
- Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Transgender-inclusive healthcare benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
