Mental Health Therapist - Intensive Community Support and Recovery Program

MultiCare Health System•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intensive Community Support and Recovery Program (ICSRP) is dedicated to helping adults with chronic and persistent mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, live meaningful and stable lives within their communities. Our multidisciplinary team provides intensive case management, individual therapy, medication support, crisis intervention, and care coordination through a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approach. We partner with clients to build on their strengths, develop practical life skills, access essential resources, and overcome barriers to recovery. Working at ICSRP means making a tangible difference every day. Our services help individuals maintain stable housing, improve their health and independence, and reduce the need for psychiatric hospitalizations, incarceration, and long-term institutionalization, including admissions to Western State Hospital. We are committed to meeting clients where they are, fostering hope, and supporting each person's journey toward recovery and community integration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health related field required; Master's degree preferred
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:
Current Washington state driver’s license or obtained within 30-days of relocating to Washington
Proof of a safe driving record (which meets established MultiCare Standards) obtained by a motor vehicle report from the appropriate state required
Previous experience providing mental health counseling services preferred
BLS and First Aid within 30-days of hire

Responsibilities

Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders, agency policies, and applicable regulations.
Complete timely, accurate, and thorough clinical documentation, including progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and treatment updates.
Conduct clinical assessments and provide therapeutic interventions based on clients' individual needs and treatment goals.
Utilize de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies to maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
Facilitate weekly therapeutic groups using evidence-based, recovery-oriented practices.
Provide ongoing case management services, including care coordination, treatment planning, referrals, resource linkage, and client advocacy for an assigned caseload.
Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting independence, dignity, and recovery.
Monitor clients' mental and physical health status, report significant changes, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure appropriate care.
Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients through a trauma-informed, person-centered approach.
Collaborate with medical providers, therapists, case managers, and community partners to ensure comprehensive and coordinated client care.
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.