Therapist MHP

MultiCare Health System•Lakewood, WA

13d•$35 - $50

About The Position

The Mental Health Professional provides counseling and case management services while maintaining a patient caseload and delivering interventions within established treatment guidelines, policies, and procedures. The role includes advocating on behalf of patients and providing person-centered support tailored to diverse needs. The position is 1.0 FTE, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Greater Lakes Mental Health is part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network and serves more than 10,000 individuals across Pierce County annually. It provides mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adults, children, and families with Medicaid coverage, and operates six locations, including a 16-bed inpatient facility for voluntary and involuntary care. Its teams deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care. Driving is an essential function. The employee routinely travels between clinic, community, patient, and business locations and may operate a personal or agency-owned vehicle. A valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record under agency vehicle-use requirements are required. The stated pay scale is $34.80–$50.10 USD. Pay is influenced by factors including skills, experience, certifications, and education; if the position is associated with a union contract, pay reflects the appropriate step based on years of experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field.
Hold a Mental Health Professional credential as defined within HB 1724, including one of the following: Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed; Marriage & Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA); Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA); Social Worker Associate Advanced (LSWAA); Social Worker Advanced License (LASW); or Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC).
Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record in compliance with agency vehicle-use requirements.
Driving and routine travel between clinic, community, patient, and business locations are essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience providing mental health counseling services is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide person-centered counseling, advocacy, and case management for patients.
Develop treatment plans that identify the patient’s voice, treatment strategies, and specific outcome measures.
Meet agency documentation standards and contract authorization requirements.
Tailor effective clinical and case management services to meet diverse patient needs.
Contribute to MultiCare expectations and core values, continue learning, and perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Maintain a patient caseload and provide interventions within established treatment guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Travel between clinic, community, patient, and business locations as part of assigned duties; operate a personal or agency-owned vehicle when required.