Primary Therapist- IOP

SERO MENTAL HEALTH•Bellevue, WA

1d•$34 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) individual and group therapy treatment to patients ages 13-65 in partial hospitalization, residential and intensive outpatient settings.

Requirements

Requires a Masters in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related therapy field
Requires a Washington State provisional license (LICSWA, LMHCA, LMFTA,) or license-eligible if out-of-state
Minimum one year (1) experience providing individual, group, and/or family therapy from a behavioral orientation
Crisis management experience
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and the ability to use various software programs
Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state)
Experience and literacy with Electronic Medical Records systems medical practice software
Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

Washington State Independent Licensure (PhD, PsyD, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) preferred
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and/or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) training and experience
Experience delivering therapy to eating disorder and mood disorder patients
Experience or familiarity with KipuEMR applications
Ability to transport patients in company vehicle; possess a valid WA state driver’s license; successfully pass THIRA’s Driver Assessment

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy from a DBT framework to adults and adolescents diagnosed with mood, anxiety and other emotion regulation disorders and/or eating disorders
Deliver crisis intervention services inclusive of suicide risk assessment and management, createsafety plans, de-escalatedysregulated patients, and mediateconflicts between patients
Facilitate family involvement in treatment including but not limited to contact, coordination of care, and therapy sessions
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team regarding treatment planning, progress assessment, and discharge planning
Create, update, and implement a behavioral treatment plan for each individual therapy patient
Utilize Electronic Medical Record to complete clinical documentation in a timely manner including but not limited to: Treatment Plan, Discharge Plans, Utilization Review Summaries, individual and group therapy notes, risk assessments and safety planning, and other documentation as assigned
Work collaboratively with team members and Utilization Review department to prepare comprehensive treatment summaries; assess treatment progress and barriers to discharge
Join and contribute to the THIRA DBT Consultation Team
Support Mental Health Technicians and Medical Team to ensure a safe and properly supervised milieu space for patients
Support and maintain policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and client confidentiality; monitor documents according to company and HIPAA policies.
Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.
Adhere to WA State Requirements for Mandated Reporting
Demonstrate awareness and respect for diverse clients and staff
Adheres to THIRA Health’s compliance standards, Ethics and Code of Conduct Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy
Attend and actively participate in all required THIRA meetings, trainings, and all other coverage, duties, and special projects as assigned
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and judgment with sensitive and confidential matters, including PII, PHI, and HIPAA requirements
Demonstrate ability to multi-task
Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
Maintain focus on THIRA’s core principles, priorities, and patient-centered culture
Effectively communicate with all levels of staff, visitors, healthcare professionals, marketers, and the public in a professional, sensitive, and interpersonal manner