Mental Health Therapist - Expanded Community Services (ECS)

MultiCare Health System•Lakewood, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Expanded Community Services (ECS) Program is a collaborative team of Behavioral Support Specialists, Peer Specialists, Psychiatric Medication Providers, and Program Leadership dedicated to supporting adults with complex behavioral health needs living in Adult Family Homes (AFHs) throughout Pierce County. Our team provides behavioral support services designed to help clients remain successful and stable in their residence while enhancing their quality of life. We partner closely with caregivers, offering education, consultation, and practical strategies to better understand and manage challenging behaviors. In addition, we work collaboratively with DSHS, Home & Community Case Managers to ensure clients receive comprehensive, person-centered support. The Mental Health Therapist is a vital role at MultiCare, responsible for the delivery of clinical counseling and case management services. From patient advocacy to therapeutic interventions, this position will offer you dynamic engagements in your daily work functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health related field required
Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered (ACCR ) credential must be applied for within thirty (30) days of hire.
Employees may work while the application is pending for up to one hundred twenty (120) days, unless a higher credential is already held: Counselor Agency Affiliated Certified, Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed, Mental Health Counselor Assoc (LMHCA), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Marriage & Family Therap Assoc (LMFTA), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), SW Advanced Lic (LASW), SW Assoc Independent Clinical Lic (LSWAIC), SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW)
Driving is an essential function of this position. The incumbent will routinely travel between clinic, community, patient, and business locations in the performance of assigned duties and may be required to operate a personal vehicle and/or agency-owned vehicle.
A valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record in compliance with agency vehicle-use requirements are required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Previous experience providing mental health counseling services preferred

Responsibilities

Provide person-centered counseling, advocacy and case management for patients
Develop treatment plans which clearly identify the patient’s voice, treatment strategies, and specific outcome measures
Meet agency documentation standards
Meet authorization requirements of contracts
Strategically tailor effective clinical/case management services to meet diverse patient needs