Mental Health Therapist-Rural Healthcare

Excelsior Wellness; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health coverage

Low medical deductibles

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Clinical supervision provided

Licensing support

Professional development

Life insurance

Job summary

Excelsior Wellness in Spokane, WA is hiring Mental Health Therapists to expand access to quality behavioral healthcare in rural communities. The role supports individuals and families with assessment, therapy, and care coordination as part of the CCBHC-inspired initiatives.

We welcome experienced clinicians or associate-level therapists pursuing licensure, offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus, supervision, and licensing support. Join a team dedicated to improving rural behavioral health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related behavioral health field.
• Current Washington licensure as LMHC/LMHCA/LICSW/LICSWA/LMFT/LMFTA.
• Strong clinical assessment, therapeutic engagement, and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to collaborate with individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive, person-centered, and trauma-informed services.
• Ability to meet applicable background screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment: Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments to identify needs and develop recommendations.
• Therapeutic Services: Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-informed approaches.
• Treatment Planning: Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans.
• Integrated Care Coordination: Collaborate with medical and behavioral health providers and partners.
• Access to Care: Improve availability of services in rural/underserved communities.
• Referral Coordination: Assist individuals in accessing additional services.
• Crisis Support: Respond to crises within scope and protocols.
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain timely, accurate records per requirements.
• Quality Improvement: Engage in professional development and program improvement.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Therapeutic engagement

Treatment planning

Collaboration

Documentation

Trauma-informed care

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related behavioral health field

Job description

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Clinical Supervision Provided | Licensed & Associate-Level Therapists Welcome

Make a Difference. Expand Access to Care. Grow Your Clinical Career.

At Excelsior Wellness, we believe everyone deserves access to quality behavioral healthcare, regardless of where they live.

We are seeking compassionate and motivated Mental Health Therapists to support our rural healthcare initiatives, helping individuals and families access meaningful behavioral health services in communities where care may be difficult to obtain.

Whether you are an experienced clinician or an associate-level therapist working toward independent licensure, Excelsior offers an opportunity to grow professionally while helping expand access to integrated, community-based healthcare.

Why Choose Excelsior Wellness?

We recognize that providing exceptional care starts with supporting the professionals who deliver it.

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus: Available to eligible new hires.
• Affordable Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with employee premiums ranging from $0 to $75 per month.
• Low Medical Deductibles: Annual medical deductibles ranging from $250 to $500, depending on the plan.
• Retirement Benefits: Employer retirement contributions to support your long-term financial goals.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays.
• Clinical Supervision Provided: Qualifying supervision for associate-level therapists pursuing independent licensure. When supervision cannot be provided internally, Excelsior will coordinate an alternative qualified supervisor.
• Licensing Support: Employer-paid professional licensing fees applicable to your role.
• Professional Development: Continuing education opportunities, professional learning resources, and ongoing clinical development.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance: Additional financial protection for you and your loved ones.

Position Summary

The Mental Health Therapist provides individualized behavioral health assessment, treatment, and therapeutic services as part of Excelsior Wellness's rural healthcare initiatives, including services associated with the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model.

This position supports individuals and families experiencing mental health challenges through evidence-informed, person-centered, and trauma-informed care.

Working collaboratively with healthcare providers and community partners, the Mental Health Therapist helps strengthen access to behavioral healthcare, improve coordination between services, and support positive clinical outcomes for individuals in rural and underserved communities.

Core Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment: Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments to identify individual needs, establish clinical diagnoses within professional scope, and develop appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Therapeutic Services: Provide individual, family, and group therapy as clinically appropriate, using evidence-informed and trauma-informed approaches.
• Treatment Planning: Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans that reflect each person's needs, strengths, and recovery goals.
• Integrated Care Coordination: Collaborate with medical providers, behavioral health professionals, care coordinators, and community partners to support coordinated healthcare services.
• Access to Care: Support efforts to improve the availability and accessibility of behavioral health services for individuals and families in rural and underserved communities.
• Referral Coordination: Assist individuals in accessing additional healthcare services, specialty treatment, and community-based resources when appropriate.
• Crisis Support: Assess and respond to behavioral health crises within professional scope and established organizational protocols.
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical records in accordance with applicable regulatory, contractual, and organizational requirements.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in clinical consultation, multidisciplinary meetings, professional development, and initiatives supporting program effectiveness and improved patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current Washington State Department of Health licensure as an LMHC, LMHCA, LICSW, LICSWA, LMFT, or LMFTA.
• Strong clinical assessment, therapeutic engagement, and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive, person-centered, and trauma-informed services.
• Ability to meet applicable background screening requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing outpatient or community-based behavioral health services.
• Familiarity with integrated healthcare models, including Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs).
• Experience working with individuals or families in rural or underserved communities.
• Familiarity with evidence-based therapeutic approaches, crisis intervention, and coordinated care practices.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary healthcare environments.

Associate-level therapists are encouraged to apply. We welcome clinicians building their professional experience and pursuing independent licensure.

Your Work Matters Here

At Excelsior Wellness, we believe access to quality behavioral healthcare should not be determined by geography.

Through our rural healthcare initiatives, we are working to strengthen connections between behavioral health, primary care, and community resources so individuals and families can receive the support they need.

As a Mental Health Therapist, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in communities where your skills, compassion, and commitment can have a lasting impact.

Join Excelsior Wellness and help us bring quality behavioral healthcare closer to the communities that need it.