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

Position Summary: The Licensed Integrated Mental Health Therapist (IMHT) works within a multidisciplinary team embedded in the primary care clinic using the Collaborative Care model. The IMHT provides evidence-based interventions, supports psychotropic medication management, and facilitates behavioral health crisis management in a primary care setting. Location: The primary location of this position will be South Hill Family Medicine, Lakewood Clinic, or Spanaway Family Medicine. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day. Responsibilities Assesses patient’s symptoms and creates a customized treatment plan based on individual patient needs. Screens patients for common behavioral health disorders using PHQ9, GAD7, 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 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 medication or psychosocial treatment changes or 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 the 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 related field. A Mental Health Professional credential as defined within HB 1724: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW). Minimum two (2) years of experience in a behavioral health setting. Benefits Competitive salary: $42.64 - $61.37 USD per hour. Medical, dental, and retirement benefits. Paid time off and flexible scheduling. Employee assistance programs and support resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr