Therapist

Comprehensive Healthcare; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 54,635 - 68,301; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus up to $7,500

Healthcare coverage

Generous vacation and leave policies

Tuition reimbursement program

Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

Comprehensive Healthcare is seeking a Therapist in Ellensburg, WA. This full-time position requires providing individual and family therapy, facilitating groups, and collaborating on treatment plans for clients with various mental health issues.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and experience in behavioral health treatment. The role includes training and opportunities for clinical supervision, along with excellent benefits and a hiring bonus of up to $7,500.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Two years of previous experience providing behavioral health treatment is preferred.
• Must be eligible for designation as Mental Health Professional.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual and family therapy.
• Facilitating behavioral health groups.
• Completing mental health intakes and assessments.
• Collaborating with clients to create individualized treatment plans.
• Assessing safety and risk to clients, and implementing crisis interventions.
• Assisting with case management as needed.
• Completing required clinical documentation on time.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field

Tools

Mental health assessment tools

Job description

Job Details
Location: Ellensburg, WA 98926
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Master’s degree
Salary Range: $39.66 - $49.58 hourly
Job Shift: Day

Now offering hiring bonus up to $7,500 for full‑time new hires, depending on degree or license.

About 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.

We’re looking for 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 their 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 Outpatient team in Ellensburg, which serves children, families and adults who are experiencing a wide variety of mental health diagnoses, including some individuals with co‑occurring substance use disorders. The Therapist for the outpatient team will be onsite to work with clients at our outpatient clinic, with a regular Monday‑Friday 8‑hour work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual and family therapy
• Facilitating behavioral health groups
• Completing mental health intakes and assessments
• Collaborating with each client to create an individualized treatment plan
• Assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
• Assisting with case management as needed
• Thorough and timely completion of required clinical documentation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field
• Two years of previous experience providing behavioral health treatment is preferred
• Must be eligible for designation as Mental Health Professional
• Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance
• In 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 You

Training and Development

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence‑based services and programs
• Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable

Innovative Program & Services

• A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence‑based services within a collaborative multi‑disciplinary team environment
• Innovative, forward‑looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever‑changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission‑accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting‑edge treatment programs and services

Excellent Benefits

• Hiring bonus for eligible full‑time hires with two‑year commitment
  • $5,000 for unlicensed or associate licensed therapist with MSW
  • $7,500 for current LICSW or LMHC in Washington
• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency‑funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency‑funded life and disability insurance program
• Tuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional education
• Employer‑funded student loan repayment programs
• Eligible site for student loan forgiveness programs such as National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and similar state‑run programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Comprehensive 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.