Clinical Program Therapist

Discovery Behavioral Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Tacoma, WA seeks a Program Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team. You will provide direct therapy, facilitate groups, complete assessments, coordinate discharge planning, and collaborate with the treatment team to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements include a Master’s or Doctoral degree in a relevant field, an active state license, and at least two years in mental health; experience with eating disorders preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field.
• Holds active state license.
• Two years of experience working in the mental health field preferred.
• One year of experience working with eating disorders preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensures clinical documentation completed timely.
• Establishes therapeutic rapport with patients and families.
• Facilitates admission assessments and admissions process.
• Provides crisis management in sessions and milieu.
• Participates in treatment team meetings and communicates goals.
• Completes required number of therapy sessions weekly including family sessions.
• Leads process-oriented and psychoeducation groups.
• Discharge planning and coordination with referrals.

Skills

Licensed clinician

Education

Master's or Doctorate degree

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health in Tacoma, WA seeks a Program Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team. You will provide direct therapy, facilitate groups, complete assessments, coordinate discharge planning, and collaborate with the treatment team to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements include a Master’s or Doctoral degree in a relevant field, an active state license, and at least two years in mental health; experience with eating disorders preferred.