Program Therapist: Multidisciplinary Mental Health Clinician

Discovery Behavioral Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks a Program Therapist in Tacoma, WA to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, conducting therapy sessions, leading psychoeducational groups, and coordinating discharge planning.

The role requires a Master's or Doctorate in a relevant field and an active state license. This full-time, onsite position offers 30-40 hours per week with opportunities to provide crisis support, family sessions, and utilization reviews

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field.
• Active state license is required.
• Two years of experience in mental health preferred.
• One year of experience working with eating disorders preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical documentation is completed timely.
• Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families.
• Facilitate admissions assessments and admissions process.
• Coordinate access to care for individuals seeking services.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and set goals.
• Complete required number of therapy sessions weekly for RTC/PHP/IOP.
• Lead process orientated and psychoeducation groups daily.
• Attend meals or snacks at least once per week.
• Facilitate multi-family groups and family programs.
• Provide utilization reviews for insurance authorization.
• Assess suicidality and safety risks.
• Support discharge planning from day of admission.
• Coordinate with referral sources and outpatient providers.
• On-call support for RTC at least once per month.

Education

Master's or Doctorate in relevant field

Active state license

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks a Program Therapist in Tacoma, WA to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, conducting therapy sessions, leading psychoeducational groups, and coordinating discharge planning.

The role requires a Master's or Doctorate in a relevant field and an active state license. This full-time, onsite position offers 30-40 hours per week with opportunities to provide crisis support, family sessions, and utilization reviews