Associate Mental Health Therapist - Growth & Licensure

LightHeart Mental Health, LightHeart Mental Health; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Low-cost virtual care

401K

Dependent and domestic partner cover

Professional development

Job summary

Lightheart Mental Health, part of Transformations Care Network, is seeking Associate Mental Health Therapists to join a supportive team dedicated to expanding access to behavioral health. The role emphasizes collaboration, ongoing supervision, and development as licensure processes progress.

You'll provide outpatient therapy, develop crisis and wellness plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team to improve community mental health locally and nationally.

Qualifications

• Possess a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field. Candidates who have completed their education and have applied for or will apply for licensure can be considered.
• Passionate about mental health and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development in mental health including free supervision and continuing education.
• Eager to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance client care.
• Strong commitment to ethical practice and maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients and families.
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete documentation and administrative tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments for new clients and families, creating a welcoming and understanding environment for diverse backgrounds.
• Provide tailored outpatient individual and family therapy based on the unique needs and circumstances of each client, fostering a path to healing and resilience.
• Develop comprehensive crisis plans, safety plans, relapse prevention plans, and wellness plans, supporting the maintenance of stable functioning and empowering clients in their mental health journey.
• Actively participate in case consultations, agency meetings, and discharge planning, contributing your expertise to enhance client care.
• Ensure timely completion of billing, documentation, individualized treatment plans, and insurance authorization forms, upholding the highest standards of professional responsibility.
• Engage in collaborative care with our team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, administrative staff, and fellow therapists, to provide a holistic approach to mental health care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Rapport-building

Ethical practice

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field

Job description

Lightheart Mental Health, part of Transformations Care Network, is seeking Associate Mental Health Therapists to join a supportive team dedicated to expanding access to behavioral health. The role emphasizes collaboration, ongoing supervision, and development as licensure processes progress.

You'll provide outpatient therapy, develop crisis and wellness plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team to improve community mental health locally and nationally.