Mental Health Therapist II

Mental Health Therapist

Sea Mar Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time mental health therapist for placement at a local low income housing institute housing program at Aventine Apartments in Bellevue, WA. This is a new housing unit for individual adults seeking stability and opportunities. This is part of a diverse and quickly growing behavioral health program. The therapist provides individual therapy, case management, crisis stabilization, treatment planning, and may lead groups. In addition, they will provide referrals and coordination with a diverse team of providers and community partners. Must have the ability to accurately diagnose mental health issues and develop treatment plans based upon diagnoses.

Licensed mental health therapist: This individual provides diagnostic assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, and case management in coordination with other teams or parties involved in treatment. The licensed mental health therapist is responsible for providing care to chronically ill patients, patients who are part of the intensive outpatient program, or patients who are considered high utilizers. The licensed mental health therapist is responsible for working with CDMHP's, inpatient facilities, including Western State Hospital, and ensuring proper protocols are followed for hospitalization authorization and during discharge planning. In addition, the licensed mental health therapist provides individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment and treatment plans, and leads groups. The licensed mental health therapist provides therapy to managed care patients that are pre-authorized to receive mental health treatment. The licensed mental health therapist provides clinical supervision to other clinicians who are pursuing the licensing requirements. The licensed mental health therapist assists the program manager and clinical supervisor to conduct clinical chart reviews. In addition, this person supports the agency efforts to ensure compliance with WACs, RCWs, and clinical contracts.

Education and/or experience for a licensed therapist: Must hold a master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, or social work which includes course-work in psychological diagnostics. Four or more years of clinical experience in the field. Responsible for his/her individual continuing education hours and licensing fees. The licensed mental health provider must possess an active, approved license from the Washington State Department of Health at all times. Must meet criteria of a mental health professional (MHP). Must hold and maintain an active Washington State mental health counselor license, marriage and family therapist license, or independent clinical social worker license.

Additional requirements: This position must obtain basic life support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment. Must take a TB test annually and at time of hire.