MHP Licensed Hospital Consultant

Mental Health Professional-Licensed Hospital Consult

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title — you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Exempt Role, Mon-Fri, Days

Position Summary

The Mental Health Professional-Licensed Hospital Consult is responsible for working as part of a liaison multidisciplinary team to support appropriate, timely, and compassionate care to individuals experiencing behavioral health needs in a MHS Hospital in the Puget sound region in adherence with all agency/regulatory requirements and system procedures. The incumbent provides face to face assessments and consultations; assists with discharge planning of individuals referred to the Hospital Consult Liaison team; provides education, liaison services and collaborates with patients, family members and others to support appropriate care while in the Hospitals; performs safe discharge planning to other more appropriate treatment facilities, community outpatient services or return to the home environment as best determined to meet their needs, and guides the hospital team through the involuntary commitment process requirements to better equip the inpatient teams with the procedural aspects of Single Bed Certs (SBC).

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family or counseling
• A Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724 one of these higher credentials are held: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW)
• Drivers License/Abstract

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

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 $82,888.00 - $119,288.00 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.