Mental Health Therapist, Direct Care

Seattle Children's•Seattle, WA

1d•$48 - $72

About The Position

Provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and families with serious developmental, emotional, and behavioral problems. The position may require evening and weekend work. Staff who work in schools must submit proof of completed fingerprinting to Human Resources before starting employment. Within 90 days of employment, the therapist must obtain and maintain qualifying medical or allied health professional staff privileges in good standing. Staff privileges are provisional during the first year and terminate automatically when employment at Seattle Children’s ends.

Requirements

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
At least two years of experience providing direct treatment services to children and families.
Licensed as a Mental Health Professional in Washington State in the appropriate field for the degree, such as LICSW or LMFT.
For staff working in schools, submit a receipt to Human Resources before employment begins confirming completion of fingerprinting as outlined by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
Within 90 days of employment, obtain and maintain in good standing medical or allied health professional staff privileges that are not limited, revoked, suspended, conditioned, or probationary, except for normal initial-appointment probationary periods.

Nice To Haves

Minority Mental Health Specialist designation.
Experience with multi-system-involved children with severe behavioral problems and/or developmental disabilities.
Experience providing comprehensive intake evaluations with multi-axial diagnoses.
Experience with evidence-based practice.
Experience with the King County MHP and Washington State Mental Health WACs.