Mental Health Therapist - Older Adult Services

Overview You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Our Older Adult Services Program is designed to meet the mental health needs of individuals 60 years of age and older. Our team of clinicians work closely with primary care providers and other health and social service providers to help older adults remain active and independent in their communities. Many of our staff have the WA State Geriatric Mental Health Specialist Certificate or are working toward this expertise. If you have a passion for working with older adults or you are interested in working with this population, we would love to have you join our awesome team of clinicians. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday-Friday 8hrs Potentially up to $5,000 sign on bonus! Hiring for a Master\'s Level Clinician (No Bachelor\'s Level at this time) Position Summary The Mental Health Therapist is a vital role at MultiCare, responsible for the delivery of clinical counseling and case management services. From patient advocacy to therapeutic interventions, this position will offer you dynamic engagements in your daily work functions. Responsibilities You will provide person-centered counseling, advocacy and case management for patients You will develop treatment plans which clearly identify the patient\'s voice, treatment strategies, and specific outcome measures You will meet agency documentation standards You will meet authorization requirements of contracts You will strategically tailor effective clinical/case management services to meet diverse patient needs Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree in a behavioral health related field required; Master\'s degree preferred Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered or within 30 days and obtain within 90 days of hire unless a higher credential is held: Counselor Agency Affiliated Certified, Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed, Mental Health Counselor Assoc (LMHCA), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Marriage & Family Therap Assoc (LMFTA), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), SW Advanced Lic (LASW), SW Assoc Independent Clinical Lic (LSWAIC), SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW) Driver\'s License/Abstract Previous experience providing mental health counseling services preferred Our Values As a MultiCare employee, we\'ll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. Why MultiCare? Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve Market leadership: Washington state\'s largest community-based, locally governed health system Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America\'s Best Employers by State" for several years running Technology: Most Wired health care system 15 years in a row Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn Pay and Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $30.10 - $43.32 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant\'s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here. #J-18808-Ljbffr