Primary Care Therapist

EvergreenHealth; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Tuition assistance for degrees

Paid Time Off/Vacation

Retirement plans 457(b) and 401(a)

Job summary

EvergreenHealth’s Canyon Park Clinic is seeking a Primary Care Therapist to provide assessment and treatment for adults with mental health concerns, primarily anxiety and depression. The role works within a four-therapist behavioral health team alongside a psychiatric provider and scheduling staff, with a hybrid work-from-home model about 1–2 days weekly.

The position emphasizes individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, patient advocacy, prevention, and education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatry, or equivalent training.
• Active clinical licensure required in Washington state (LICSW, MFT, LMHC, PsyD or equivalent).
• Experience working with adults in behavioral health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Primary Care to coordinate referrals for behavioral health therapy.
• Assess psychosocial needs and develop treatment plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide crisis intervention and individual counseling for adults with anxiety/depression.
• Maintain patient panels and coordinate referrals to psychiatry or other services.
• Document accurately for billing and clinical records.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Patient advocacy

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work/ Psychology/ Psychiatry or equivalent

Job description

Wage Range: $94,857 - $116,113 annually

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

This position is based at EvergreenHealth’s Canyon Park Clinic, sharing a space with our primary and urgent care settings. The ideal candidate has experience with providing therapy to adults and is well versed in healthcare. This position works closely on a behavioral health team of four, consisting of four therapists, one psychiatric provider, and a patient service representative who assists with scheduling and phone calls. Applicants should have experience working on an interdisciplinary team and feel comfortable staffing cases with the primary care and psychiatric provider as applicable. The behavioral health team works cohesively in a shared space, and the position does have a hybrid work from home model (approximately 1-2 days a week would be remote). Access to internet and a secure, confidential space at home without interruptions is required.

Clinic clients are EvergreenHealth patients, ages 13+, primarily with diagnoses of anxiety and depression. All clients are referred through their primary care provider at Canyon Park and are anticipated to see either the therapist and/or the psychiatric provider. Therapists are able to see clients for approximately 12 weeks, with the hopes of graduating from therapy or referring out for ongoing therapy options. Familiarity with evidenced based therapeutic practices is required. Candidate reports to both clinic manager and behavioral health manager.

Job Summary

The Primary Care Therapist position specializes in assessment and treatment of individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse conditions. Responsibilities include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.

Primary Duties

1. Collaborates with the Primary Care team to coordinate referrals for patients in need of behavioral health therapy.
2. Assess the patient’s psychosocial service needs and create plan in collaboration with patient and the interdisciplinary team
3. Provides crisis intervention, mental health assessment and services as referred or self-referred
4. Provides individual counseling/therapy to patients with mild to moderate mental health symptoms.
5. Manages and maintains appropriate patient panel including referring patients to psychiatry and/or other relevant services (e., Perinatal Mood Disorders, Trauma specialists, Chemical Dependency Treatment etc.)
6. Refers and advocates for clients to access community resources and services.
7. Reinforces care plans and identifies and treats Behavioral Health conditions impeding implementation of medical treatment plans.
8. Facilitates patient treatment groups focused on psychoeducation and behavioral interventions.
9. Ensures proper documentation and needed billing procedures are completed as directly associated with provider’s interventions and assessments.

License, Certification, Education or Experience

REQUIRED for the position:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatry, or other equivalent training.
• Active license as Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) PsyD or other equivalent Mental Health Licensure in the State of Washington.
• Demonstrated knowledgeable about behavioral health, chemical dependency and developmental stages.
• Excellent communication skills in order to effectively communicate ensure, and provide for patient needs, and to provide a legal record of this care.
• Accountability for professional practice, commitment to patient care, and commitment to uphold the Patient Bill of Rights.

DESIRED for the position:

• 2-3 years of experience providing clinical therapy
• 1 year experience in a healthcare agency/environment
• Specific certification and/or training in CBT, DBT, EMDR or other therapeutic interventions aimed at treating Mood Disorders, ADHD, PTSD, or ASD.

Benefit Information

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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending AccountLife and disability insurance
• Retirement plans 457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

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