Mental Health Therapist

AHG MASTER•Sumner, WA

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist (LMHC(A)) provides individual, family, and group therapy to clients with mental health or substance use disorders and completes related clinical documentation. The therapist develops and maintains individualized treatment plans, uses evidence-based therapeutic practices, and provides family therapy as needed. The role includes crisis intervention and risk assessment, coordination with a multidisciplinary treatment team, and communication with directors and administrative or clinical staff about caseload and client concerns. The therapist also completes discharge and transfer summaries, makes appropriate referrals, and ensures documentation complies with agency policies and applicable state and federal requirements. The position is located in Sumner, Washington, and is scheduled Tuesday through Friday on the day shift.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited college or university with at least a degree in Substance Use Disorder Counseling and/or Mental Health Counseling.
At least 2 years of experience in mental health or substance use disorder treatment.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHC(A)) required.
CPR certification required.
If currently an intern, must receive weekly supervision and provide documentation of current degree enrollment.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual and family therapy, including weekly 60-minute individual sessions for assigned clients.
Document therapy sessions in the EMR within 24 hours and complete all required forms thoroughly and accurately.
Review client progress routinely and document according to policy and protocols.
Maintain an active treatment plan for each client from admission through discharge and document treatment-plan progress weekly.
Facilitate psychoeducation and process groups related to mental health and substance use recovery.
Use evidence-based therapies, including trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical providers, case managers, and peer support specialists as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments as needed.
Maintain client confidentiality and timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, and federal guidelines.
Participate in clinical supervision as required for associate licensure.
Complete discharge sessions and paperwork, including discharge or transfer summaries and appropriate referrals.
Communicate scheduling issues to administrative staff.
Communicate concerns that may affect a client’s sobriety or treatment to administrative or clinical staff.
Consult the supervisor or executive director about needs related to interventions, behavior agreements, and other client-care matters.
Continually assess client suitability for treatment and justification for level of care according to ASAM.
Attend weekly treatment-team meetings to discuss clients on the caseload.
Make and document referrals to case management and other providers, including mental health or medical providers, as needed.
Engage in ongoing professional development and training.
Complete suicide-risk assessments for clients on the caseload and safety plans as needed.
Communicate clinical issues involving the caseload to directors.
Participate in performance improvement and quality assurance practices.