Adolescent Inpatient Milieu Therapist — Group & Crisis Leader

Inland Northwest Behavioral Health; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Northwest Behavioral Health in Spokane, WA seeks an Adolescent Milieu Therapist to create a safe, structured inpatient environment. You will deliver direct clinical services through group therapy, activities, and daily patient engagement.

The role collaborates with psychiatrists, nursing, social workers, educators, and recreation therapists to support stabilization and transitions of care. A Master's in a behavioral health field and AAC credential or the ability to obtain are required;

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field and AAC credential or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of adolescent development and trauma-informed care.
• Current BLS/First Aid certification and crisis de-escalation training.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for adolescent patients.
• Engage patients throughout the treatment day to reinforce coping skills and goals.
• Collaborate with nursing, psychiatry, social work, education, and behavioral health staff.
• Complete clinical documentation and contribute to treatment planning.
• Provide crisis intervention and behavioral support using approved techniques.
• Support evidence-based, trauma-informed programming.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Adolescent development

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

AAC credential or ability to obtain

BLS/First Aid certification

Handle With Care / Verbal De-escalation certification

LICSW/LMHC/LMFT/LMSW/etc. licensure (preferred)

Job description

Inland Northwest Behavioral Health in Spokane, WA seeks an Adolescent Milieu Therapist to create a safe, structured inpatient environment. You will deliver direct clinical services through group therapy, activities, and daily patient engagement.

The role collaborates with psychiatrists, nursing, social workers, educators, and recreation therapists to support stabilization and transitions of care. A Master's in a behavioral health field and AAC credential or the ability to obtain are required;