Primary Care Integrated Mental Health Therapist

MultiCare Behavioral Health Network; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 122,181,000 - 175,851,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

MultiCare Behavioral Health Network is seeking an Integrated Mental Health Therapist for our primary care clinics in the Puget Sound area. The role operates within a multidisciplinary team embedded in primary care, delivering evidence-based behavioral health services to diverse patients.

The position emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, medication collaboration with PCPs, and crisis management, with standard weekday hours and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive system.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field.
• Licensed or eligible LMFT/LMHC/LICSW as defined in HB 1724.
• Minimum two years of behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient symptoms and create customized treatment plans.
• Screen patients for PHQ9, GAD7, Columbia Suicide Risk, or equivalents.
• Monitor clinical symptoms and side effects to reduce symptoms.
• Support psychotropic medication management prescribed by PCPs, focusing on adherence and effects.
• Track patient follow-up and outcomes using a registry and re-engage patients.
• Facilitate care plan changes for non-responding patients and arrange referrals as needed.
• Manage behavioral health crises in a primary care setting.
• Provide flexible behavioral health services, including warm handoffs during medical visits.

Skills

Behavioral health

Assessment & treatment planning

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, LMFT/LMHC/LICSW related field

Job description

MultiCare Behavioral Health Network is seeking an Integrated Mental Health Therapist for our primary care clinics in the Puget Sound area. The role operates within a multidisciplinary team embedded in primary care, delivering evidence-based behavioral health services to diverse patients.

The position emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, medication collaboration with PCPs, and crisis management, with standard weekday hours and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive system.