Licensed Mental Health Therapist

About the job

Excelsior Wellness is hiring a full-time licensed mental health therapist for its Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) program in Spokane, WA. WISe is a community-based program that gives personalized support to Medicaid-eligible youth aged 20 or younger and their families as they handle complex emotional and mental health needs at home and in the community.

Excelsior Wellness Center's mission is promoting holistic mental health for youth and families, and it is an approved NHSC site.

What you'll do

• Provide direct clinical care to youth and families to lessen the impact of mental health symptoms, build resilience and support recovery
• Help keep youth safe, encourage them to stay engaged in school and look after their overall mental wellness
• Write individualized treatment plans that fit each client's needs
• Lead skill-building sessions and family therapy and provide crisis intervention
• Take part in the on-call rotation so families can reach crisis services 24/7, by phone or in person
• Work with community resources to provide a comprehensive network of support
• Contribute to program evaluation, staff training and quality improvement

What you need

• A master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field
• A license from the Washington State Department of Health as one of the following: LMHC, LMHCA, LICSW, LICSWA, LMFT or LMFTA
• A valid driver's license; you must also be able to pass a criminal background check
• Practical experience with evidence-based therapeutic approaches and a deep understanding of different service delivery models
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with people of many backgrounds and experiences
• A collaborative spirit and a passion for helping youth with serious mental health diagnoses

Schedule

• Full-time
• An on-call crisis rotation, which may include phone support and in-person response

Benefits

• A sign-on bonus
• Medical (Providence and Cigna), dental (Lincoln) and vision (VSP) insurance
• A retirement plan with an employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Free access to learning platforms, professional development courses and continuous learning
• Employer-paid licensing fees for your role