Program Therapist - Outpatient

Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital•Marysville, WA

1d•$80,184 - $102,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Program Therapist in the Outpatient department at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital, you will play a vital role in addressing the bio-psychosocial needs of patients. This position involves performing social services functions and guiding patients in accessing therapeutic treatment skills to achieve optimal emotional health. Responsibilities include offering basic consultation, delivering specialized clinical social work services, crisis intervention, and conducting short-term and long-term family therapy. The role also requires providing information and referrals as needed, contributing to the overall well-being of patients and their families. Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital (SPBH) is a premier healthcare provider in Marysville, WA, offering a full continuum of care, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services and specialized, evidence-based programs. SPBH fosters collaboration within the community to build an efficient, comprehensive, and seamless continuum of care, providing dynamic, challenging, and rewarding positions where team members work closely with experts to ensure personalized patient services.

Requirements

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinical-related mental health field.
Valid Washington state license in Social Work or clinical-related mental health field.
A minimum of two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills.
Acquire CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
Acquire crisis intervention/management training within 30 days of employment to participate in restraining procedures.
Flexibility in working hours is essential to meet program needs.
Commitment to professional development and a willingness to adapt to the diverse and dynamic needs of the program.

Nice To Haves

Strong clinical assessment skills.
If eligible, obtain acknowledgements from the Department of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR), such as Mental Health Provider and Children’s Mental Health Specialist.

Responsibilities

Perform social services functions and guide patients in accessing therapeutic treatment skills to achieve optimal emotional health.
Offer basic consultation.
Deliver specialized clinical social work services.
Provide crisis intervention.
Conduct short-term and long-term family therapy.
Provide information and referrals as needed.
Conduct individual/couples/family counseling with a focus on engagement, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Collaborate with community agencies for patient assessment and services.
Evaluate and document the effectiveness of interventions and patient responses.
Assess the psychosocial, educational, and behavioral functioning of patients and document updates.
Utilize age-specific considerations in treatment planning.
Respond promptly to social work service requests.
Contribute to the effective functioning of the patient's program and meet social work needs.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
Ensure specific, measurable goals and interventions are defined.
Adhere to specific standards for the care of diverse patient populations.
Utilize appropriate interventions in psychiatric emergencies.