Mental Health Therapist-Rural Healthcare

Excelsior Wellness • Spokane, WA

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About The Position

Excelsior Wellness is seeking Mental Health Therapists for its rural healthcare initiatives, including services associated with the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model. The therapist provides individualized behavioral health assessment, treatment, and therapeutic services to individuals and families in rural and underserved communities. Care is evidence-informed, person-centered, and trauma-informed.

The position works collaboratively with healthcare providers and community partners to improve access to behavioral healthcare, coordinate services, and support positive clinical outcomes. Licensed and associate-level therapists are welcome; clinical supervision is provided for qualifying associate-level therapists pursuing independent licensure. When internal supervision is unavailable, Excelsior will coordinate an alternative qualified supervisor.

Requirements

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current Washington State Department of Health licensure as an LMHC, LMHCA, LICSW, LICSWA, LMFT, or LMFTA.
• Strong clinical assessment, therapeutic engagement, and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to collaborate with individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive, person-centered, and trauma-informed services.
• Ability to meet applicable background screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing outpatient or community-based behavioral health services.
• Familiarity with integrated healthcare models, including Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs).
• Experience working with individuals or families in rural or underserved communities.
• Familiarity with evidence-based therapeutic approaches, crisis intervention, and coordinated care practices.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary healthcare environments.
• Associate-level therapists pursuing independent licensure are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, identify needs, establish diagnoses within professional scope, and develop treatment recommendations.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy as clinically appropriate using evidence-informed and trauma-informed approaches.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans based on each person's needs, strengths, and recovery goals.
• Collaborate with medical providers, behavioral health professionals, care coordinators, and community partners to support coordinated healthcare services.
• Support efforts to improve behavioral health service availability and accessibility in rural and underserved communities.
• Assist individuals in accessing additional healthcare services, specialty treatment, and community-based resources when appropriate.
• Assess and respond to behavioral health crises within professional scope and established organizational protocols.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical records in accordance with regulatory, contractual, and organizational requirements.
• Participate in clinical consultation, multidisciplinary meetings, professional development, and initiatives to improve program effectiveness and patient outcomes.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with employee premiums ranging from $0 to $75 per month.
• Annual medical deductibles ranging from $250 to $500, depending on the plan.
• Employer retirement contributions.
• Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• Qualifying clinical supervision for associate-level therapists pursuing independent licensure; an alternative qualified supervisor will be coordinated if internal supervision is unavailable.
• Employer-paid professional licensing fees applicable to the role.
• Continuing education opportunities, professional learning resources, and ongoing clinical development.
• Employer-paid life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level