PRIMARY THERAPIST

Job Title

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

• 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, create safety plans, de-escalate dysregulated patients, and mediate conflicts 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

General Responsibilities & Expectations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

• 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 judgement 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

Working Environment

Work is performed primarily indoors, with both artificial and natural lighting. Equipment used includes standard office equipment, i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, printer, and scanner. Physical demands include sitting, walking, standing, bending over, repetitive use of hands, and lifting up to 25 lbs. Position requires close contact with all THIRA Health staff and mental health patients. Hours and days can vary within a Saturday through Friday week.