Primary Therapist I -PHP/IOP

A BETTER LIFE RECOVERY LLC•Seattle, WA

12h•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Primary Therapist at Mission Connection! Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals seeking mental health support? Mission Connection’s Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Program is looking for a dedicated Primary Therapist I to join our compassionate and innovative team in Seattle, WA. At Mission Connection, we prioritize evidence-based, compassionate care to support those with primary mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. We offer a hybrid model of in-person and Telehealth services, ensuring accessibility and flexibility for both our clients and our clinical team. About Us AMFM Healthcare is a leading provider of evidence-based mental health treatment with programs spanning California, Washington, Virginia, and Minnesota. We are committed to delivering compassionate, individualized care through a network of specialized programs that support people across all stages of life and levels of need. Our mission is to provide high-quality mental health treatment in settings that foster healing, connection, and long-term wellness. Every program under the AMFM umbrella is grounded in clinical excellence, integrity, and a deep respect for the personal stories of those we serve. Mission Connection extends AMFM Healthcare's compassion-driven, evidence-based clinical program. Our innovative hybrid model seamlessly blends in-person and Telehealth services, ensuring you can access the care you need, wherever you are. We provide mental health support to adults grappling with primary mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Mission Connection empowers these individuals to connect with their clinical team when, where, and how it’s most convenient for them.

Requirements

Masters degree or higher in a relevant course of study at an accredited university.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Must have active registration with the state licensure board.
Hands-on experience in Groups (process, psycho educational, and topic), Family Therapy, Individual Therapy (wide range of modalities accepted), and working with clients with addiction issues.
Flexibility to work some weekends on call and assist when requested on after hours crisis calls.
Successful completion of the ADP Selective Screening Services background check as well as any other state, federal or company required background/record check.
Ability to communicate with family members, clients, and other staff members professionally and respectfully.
Ability to operate standard office machines and equipment, including telephones, computers, copy machines, fax machines, calculators, scanners, and shredders.
Ability to be professional and maintain a positive attitude and relationships with coworkers.
Excel at both written and verbal communications to convey essential information; must be able to utilize the proper linguistic syntax and spelling.
Knowledge of clinical and medical terminology as it relates to the delivery of clinical care to the clients within our programs as required by our payers.
Knowledge of the clinical, medical, and miscellaneous services provided to the clients.
Ability to use computer software including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and G Suite products.

Responsibilities

Conduct clinical evaluation, biopsychosocial assessment, client diagnosis, and interpretive summary. Prepare person-centered treatment plans, case management, consultation, education, and referral as needed.
Provide therapeutic interventions including crisis counseling to individuals, groups and families as needed.
Facilitate individual psychotherapy sessions and group therapy.
Provide services in accordance to organization’s policies and procedures and established Mental Health and Substance Abuse Standards as well as within the scope of practice of the therapist.
Evaluate the individual and family systems as well as assess clients functioning within work, family, and routines of daily living and identify areas needing continued support, resources, and treatment in order to assist clients.
Maintain Electronic Health Records to reflect the course of treatment and provide required documentation.
Prepare pre-certification/authorization information to insurance utilization review team and subsequent concurrent review (continued stay) clinical reports per medical necessity criteria.
Provide emergency crisis services during work hours and after hours as assigned.
Attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences, training, and other activities, which ensure effective and efficient functioning of clinical operations.
Adhere to organizational standards and policies and procedures, code of ethics, legal aspects of clinical practice, professional standards, duty to warn, abuse and neglect reporting policies and procedures and exercise professionalism at all times.