Outpatient Therapist

Paycom - ATS; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus up to $7500

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Comprehensive Healthcare seeks a licensed or license-eligible Therapist for our Adult Outpatient team in Ellensburg, WA. The role focuses on evidence-based behavioral health treatment, group and individual therapy, and coordination with families and community resources.

You will conduct group sessions, implement treatment plans, and document progress while ensuring safety and adherence to guidelines. On-site schedule supports consistent patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social or behavioral science or related field is required.
• Independent licensure as LMHC or LICSW preferred; at minimum, must be eligible to apply for associate licensure.
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Conducts behavioral health groups following Comprehensive Healthcare’s guidelines and policies.
• Leads groups using effective facilitation skills to promote participation and interaction.
• Develops and implements treatment plans with clients and families.
• Completes all required intakes, assessments, and service notes.
• Documents and reports as required by law and policy.
• Collaborates with family, parents, caregivers and community supports.
• Performs crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.
• Provides individual therapy and family therapy within scope of practice.

Skills

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Collaboration with family

Behavioral health knowledge

Education

Master's degree in social or behavioral science

LMHC/LICSW licensure eligibility

Job description

Now offering hiring bonus of up to $7500, depending on license and degree!Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.What are we looking for in a Therapist?Therapists at Comprehensive utilize evidence-based practices to provide clients and their families with support in learning new skills and connecting to community resources. Counseling and skill development may be provided through individual or group sessions, depending on need. Therapist positions require excellent listening and communication skills, as well as a desire to collaborate to assist each client with reaching his or her recovery goals. Clinical supervision and training in evidence-based practices are provided as part of this position. We currently have Therapist positions available with our Adult Outpatient team in Ellensburg, which serves clients aged 18 years and older who are experiencing a wide variety of mental health diagnoses, including some individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders. The Therapist for the adult outpatient team will be onsite to work with clients at our outpatient clinic.Therapist duties may include:Conducts behavioral health groups following Comprehensive Healthcare’s guidelines and policies.Leads groups using effective group facilitation skills that promote participation and interaction among group members.Utilizes group process to develop insight, practice skills, and motivate client for change.Follows lesson plan or curriculum and connects presented material to individual treatment plan goals.Provides a combination of direct service and service coordination, with internal and external resources, to assist the client with achieving identified treatment plan goals.Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of community services and resources (including peer, natural, and community supports) and actively encourages individuals to access them.Advocates for the client when appropriate to attain services and benefits to further recovery goals.Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of development in children, youth and young adults.Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge and understanding of behavioral health problems in children, youth and young adults.Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of and ability to work with issues of confidentiality, consent and capacity.Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and coordinate with family, parents, caregivers and community and natural supports.Communicates effectively with children and youth of differing ages and developmental levels.Utilizes appropriate crisis intervention techniques for client stabilization.Accurately screens for risk to self, others, property and the presence of grave disability and makes appropriate referrals.Documents and reports and/or notifies as required by law.Applies QPRT (Question, Persuade, Refer or Treat) principles in assessing risk and in safety and treatment planning.Develops and documents appropriate safety plans.Conducts family therapy following Comprehensive Healthcare’s guidelines and polices.Demonstrates appropriate clinical skills and techniques for client population served to engage clients in meeting treatment and recovery goals as outlined in the Treatment Plan.Provides specific evidence-based practice treatment consistent with training received.Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of normal aging process and age related changes.Demonstrates an understanding of neurocognitive disorders and their impacts on functioning.Demonstrates awareness of how medical issues can affect mental status.Conducts individual therapy following Comprehensive Healthcare’s guidelines and polices.Demonstrates appropriate clinical skills and techniques for client population served to engage clients in meeting treatment and recovery goals as outlined in the Treatment Plan.Provides specific evidence-based practice treatment consistent with training received.Completes all required intakes/assessments following Comprehensive Healthcare’s guidelines and polices for content, format and timeliness.Obtains appropriate and essential information during assessment.Establishes rapport with clients and obtains and documents the essential clinical data which is age, culturally and disability sensitive and specific.Interprets clinical data to establish and substantiate medical necessity and diagnosis.Develops treatment recommendations, case conceptualization and goals.Completes all required service notes according to Comprehensive Healthcare’s guidelines, policies and procedures regarding format, content and timeliness.Language used in service notes is respectful, clear, descriptive, concise and client-centered.Service notes accurately depict treatment modalities and interventions provided within the clinician’s scope of practice and according to treatment plan.Service notes accurately reflect and depict client status and progress consistent with assessment and reassessment data, problem statements and treatment plan goals and objectives.Conducts and documents ongoing assessment of client symptoms and their response to prescribed medications.Provides support and education to encourage clients to take medications as prescribed.Promotes illness self-management skills to assist clients with medication adherence, identifying warning signs and symptoms, and symptom management skills.Monitors medication side effects and facilitates access to, and communication with, medical staff as needed.Completes all required treatment plans following Comprehensive Healthcare’s guidelines and polices for content, format and timeliness.Applies assessment, evaluation and reassessment data to the formulation of treatment plans.Supports recovery principles by incorporating the individual’s and their family’s (when applicable) strengths, barriers and needs into the plan components.Documents problem statements and treatment goals/objectives/ discharge plan that are written in clear and understandable language and includes client’s own voice.Formulates measurable, achievable goals and objectives within the scope of treatment provided in collaboration with the client.Describes clinical modalities/interventions that are reasonable and provided according to applicable Comprehensive Healthcare’s protocols.Reassess treatment effectiveness and adapts treatment plan as needed in collaboration with the individual client.Actively participates in all six WISe phases, including participation in all Child and Family Therapy (CFT) meetings for each assigned WISe child/youth and provides clinical input in the development of the Cross System Care Plan.Completes all Action Steps assigned during the CFT meetings.Supports the WISe principles.Serves as a Protective Payee for assigned clients, tracks expenditures, and accurately maintains client budget sheets.Promotes independent management of personal finances.Monitors client LRA requirements and completes monthly LRA reviews.Participates in the renewal of a LRA when a renewal is necessary.Encourages clients to voluntarily participate in treatment.Participates in the after-hours call coverage schedule rotation.Responds to calls in a professional and timely manner.Schedule:Monday- Friday 8AM-5PMQualifications:Master's degree in social or behavioral science or related fieldIndependent licensure as LMHC or LICSW preferred; at minimum, must be eligible to apply for associate licensureMust be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated CounselorIn compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening.What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer YouTraining and DevelopmentA variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotionRegular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programsClinical supervision toward licensure, if applicableInnovative Program & ServicesA strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environmentInnovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environmentJoint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvementEstablished partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and servicesExcellent BenefitsHiring bonus for eligible full-time hires with two-year commitment$5000 for unlicensed therapist with MSW$7500 for current LICSW or LMHC in WashingtonCompetitive salaries within our communities and industryHealthcare coverage for employee and qualified family membersGenerous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policiesAccess to Employee Assistance Program servicesAgency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensationAdditional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensationAgency-funded life and disability insurance programTuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional educationEligible site for student loan repayment programs through National Health Service Corps, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and similar state-run programsEmployer funded student loan repayment assistanceComprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.