GROUP THERAPIST

Universal Health Services; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax Behavioral Health in Kirkland, WA is seeking a licensed Group Therapist to join our inpatient team. You will lead group and 1:1 sessions, implement active and individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to guide patients toward recovery.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in a relevant field and WA licensure (LICSW/LMHC/LMFT) or associate licensure, plus two years of psychiatric healthcare experience. Competitive pay and stable hours.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in human services, social work, counseling or related field.
• WA State license (LICSW/LMHC/LMFT) or associate licensure.
• CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, Verbal De-Escalation certifications provided upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient group therapist providing group and 1:1 sessions.
• Implement active and individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on treatment decisions.
• Help create comprehensive treatment plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Caseload management

Group facilitation

Curriculum development

Community relations

Public speaking

Verbal de-escalation

Education

Masters degree in human services or related field

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Handle with Care

Verbal De-Escalation

Job description

Responsibilities

Fairfax Behavioral Health is seeking a licensed Group Therapist for our Kirkland location.

Position Summary:

The Inpatient Group Therapists give patients the opportunity to learn and grow by teaching valuable skills applicable to everyday life. They work with patients in groups and 1:1 to implement active treatment and individualized treatment plans, helping patients reach their goals. They are also valuable members of a multidisciplinary team which allows the Inpatient Group Therapists to collaborate on treatment decisions and to help create treatment plans. They may perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services.

Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility):

Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.fairfaxhospital.com/

Qualifications

Education:

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university in human services, social work, counseling or related field.

Licensure:

• Must have a valid WA State license (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) or associate clinical licensure.
• Must obtain CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-Escalation certifications provided by facility upon hire.

Experience

• Preferred two (2) years, post-Master’s experience in a psychiatric health care setting.
• Direct experience in individual and family group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.
• Direct experience managing a caseload of up to 14 clients.
• Skills and experience in community relations and group presentation.
• Skills and experience in group facilitation, group adaptation, and curriculum development.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

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