Mental Health Therapist, Direct Care

Seattle Children's Hospital•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Children’s is seeking a fully licensed Mental Health Therapist to provide mental health services to children, adolescents, and families experiencing serious developmental, emotional, and behavioral problems. This is an on-site position at the Magnuson location in Seattle, Washington, and requires some evening hours; evening and weekend work may be required as needed. The role requires a 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; and a Washington State license as a mental health professional in the appropriate field. Staff who work in schools must submit proof of completing the fingerprinting process outlined by OSPI before employment begins. Within 90 days of employment, the therapist must obtain and maintain medical or allied health professional staff privileges in good standing. Staff privileges are provisional during the first year and terminate automatically when employment ends. Seattle Children’s offers a compensation range of $48.13–$72.20 per hour. The range is based on full-time employment, and offers may vary based on equity, skills, experience, and expertise. The organization offers medical, dental, and vision plans, a 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.

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.
Washington State licensure as a mental health professional 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 the fingerprinting process outlined by OSPI.
Within 90 days of employment, obtain and maintain medical or allied health professional staff privileges in good standing; privileges are provisional during the first year.
May be required to work evenings and weekends.

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.

Responsibilities

Provide mental health services to children, adolescents, and families with serious developmental, emotional, and behavioral problems.
Obtain and maintain required medical or allied health professional staff privileges in good standing within 90 days of employment.