Mental Health Therapist-Rural Healthcare

About the job

Excelsior Wellness in Spokane is hiring a full-time mental health therapist for its rural healthcare initiatives, including work under the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model. The therapist assesses and treats individuals and families in rural and underserved communities; licensed and associate-level therapists may apply.

What you'll do

• Complete behavioral health assessments, make diagnoses within your scope and recommend treatment
• Provide individual, family and group therapy using trauma-informed, evidence-informed methods
• Develop, carry out and review individualized treatment plans
• Coordinate care with medical providers, care coordinators and community partners
• Refer clients to specialty treatment, other health services and community resources
• Assess and respond to behavioral health crises within your scope and agency protocols
• Keep timely, accurate and complete clinical records
• Join clinical consultation, team meetings and quality improvement work

What you need

• A master's degree in a behavioral health field such as psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy
• A current Washington State Department of Health license: LMHC, LMHCA, LICSW, LICSWA, LMFT or LMFTA
• Strong assessment, engagement and treatment planning skills
• Strong communication, organization and documentation skills
• Ability to give culturally responsive, person-centered care
• Ability to pass background screening

Preferred

• Experience in outpatient or community-based behavioral health
• Familiarity with integrated care models such as CCBHCs
• Experience with rural or underserved communities
• Familiarity with crisis intervention and coordinated care
• Experience on multidisciplinary teams

Schedule

• Full-time

Benefits

• A sign-on bonus for eligible new hires
• Medical, dental and vision coverage with low premiums and deductibles
• Employer retirement contributions
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Clinical supervision toward independent licensure for associate-level therapists
• Employer-paid licensing fees for the role
• Continuing education and clinical development
• Employer-paid life insurance