Collaborative Care Integrated Mental Health Therapist: Primary Care, Thurston County

Position Summary Licensed Integrated Mental Health Therapist-BHN is responsible for independently providing assessments, treatment/care planning, and psychosocial therapy within a primary care clinic setting for a diverse population of preventative, acute care, and chronic disease management patients. The incumbent uses a variety of theoretical treatment models and interventions and excellent communication skills to work within a primary care/chronic disease management team setting with limited supervision; documents treatment/communication in keeping with department standards and keeps current on community resources to effectively provide linkage and advocacy to fulfill client’s needs. Details FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day Schedule: Day Benefits Potentially up to $5,000 sign‑on bonus. Potentially up to $10,000 relocation bonus. Responsibilities Assess patient’s symptoms and create a customized treatment plan based on individual patient needs. Screens patients for common behavioral health disorders using PHQ‑9, GAD‑7, Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment, or other tools as required. Monitors patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects/complications, with a goal of reduction in symptoms. Supports psychotropic medication management prescribed by PCPs, focusing on treatment adherence, side effects, and other complications, and treatment effectiveness. Tracks patient follow‑up and clinical outcomes using a registry, and uses the system to identify and re‑engage patients. Facilitates care plan changes for patients who are not improving, including changes in medications or psychosocial treatments or appropriate referrals for additional services. Manages behavioral health crisis as they arise in a primary care setting. Provides flexible behavioral health services to patients on and off current caseload, both through scheduled appointments and immediate interventions via warm handoffs during medical visits with primary care providers. Requirements Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field. Licensed as a Mental Health Professional under HB 1724; must hold one of the following certifications: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Independent Clinical Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). Minimum two (2) years of experience in a behavioral health setting. Pay and Benefit Expectations Competitive salary range of $42.64–$61.37 USD. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and paid time off. Salary is influenced by skill set, experience, and certification. Union contract information, if applicable, will reflect appropriate pay step. #J-18808-Ljbffr