Early-Career Mental Health Therapist: Growth & Supervision

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Low-cost telehealth

Domestic partner coverage

Job summary

Lightheart Mental Health in Seattle is seeking an Associate Mental Health Therapist to provide outpatient individual and family therapy, and to conduct culturally sensitive assessments for diverse clients. You will develop crisis, safety, relapse, and wellness plans to support stable functioning and client resilience.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, administrative staff, and fellow therapists to deliver holistic care while pursuing licensure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in social work, counseling, MFT, or related field.
• Applicants may be unlicensed or pursuing licensure.
• Strong commitment to ethical practice and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and rapport-building with clients and families.
• Ability to manage time and complete documentation efficiently.
• Willing to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ongoing professional development including supervision and CE.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Rapport building

Team collaboration

Time management

Billing & documentation

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 individual and family therapy, and to conduct culturally sensitive assessments for diverse clients. You will develop crisis, safety, relapse, and wellness plans to support stable functioning and client resilience.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, administrative staff, and fellow therapists to deliver holistic care while pursuing licensure.