Associate Mental Health Therapist — Growth & Supervision

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401K

Continuing education

Job summary

Lightheart Mental Health in Seattle is seeking an Associate Mental Health Therapist to provide outpatient therapy and participate in a collaborative clinical team. The role emphasizes culturally sensitive assessments, treatment planning, and coordination with psychiatrists and other professionals to support client progress.

The position offers growth from an emerging/early-career therapist with supervision, a focus on licensure progress, and a comprehensive benefits package in a supportive work

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, MFT, or related field.
• Commitment to high-quality mental health care.
• Ongoing professional development including supervision and CE.
• Willingness to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong ethics and maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and rapport with clients.
• Time management and efficient documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments for new clients and families.
• Provide outpatient individual and family therapy tailored to client needs.
• Develop crisis, safety, relapse, and wellness plans to support stable functioning.
• Participate in case consultations, agency meetings, and discharge planning.
• Ensure timely billing, documentation, and insurance authorizations.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, NPs, dietitians, admin staff, and fellow therapists.

Education

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

Job description

Lightheart Mental Health in Seattle is seeking an Associate Mental Health Therapist to provide outpatient therapy and participate in a collaborative clinical team. The role emphasizes culturally sensitive assessments, treatment planning, and coordination with psychiatrists and other professionals to support client progress.

The position offers growth from an emerging/early-career therapist with supervision, a focus on licensure progress, and a comprehensive benefits package in a supportive work