Therapist - Couples and Family

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care in Lakewood, WA is seeking a Therapist specialized in couples and family therapy to join our Military Family Clinic. You will deliver evidence-based treatment to military‑connected individuals, couples and families, including telehealth options.

Qualifications emphasize licensure, a doctoral degree in psychology, 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in DSM, PTSD care, and EBP such as PE, CBT or CPT.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work and licensure to practice (LICSW/LMHC/LMFT) or within 18 months of licensure.
• PhD or PsyD in clinical/counseling psychology from an APA program and internship/residency completed.
• Minimum of three years’ experience with adults, children, couples and/or families.
• Knowledge of DSM-IV/DSM-V and PTSD diagnosis/treatment; experience with military populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based treatment for individuals, children, couples and/or families based on clinical expertise.
• Perform and document screenings, psychosocial assessments, and progress notes.
• Collaborate with caregivers, physicians, case management and other support to reach client goals.
• Attend weekly clinical, supervision and administrative meetings for professional growth.
• Provide services via telehealth as required.

Skills

DSM knowledge

PTSD treatment experience

Evidence-based practice

Military population experience

Education

Master’s degree in social work and LICSW/LMHC/LMFT licensure or near licensure

PhD/PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology from APA program

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Position: Therapist - Couples and Family

Location: Lakewood, WA

Job Id: 839

# of Openings: 0

SIGNING BONUS $5000

About Us:

Valley Cities has recently been selected to lead efforts in Washington State to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. We are excited about the future ahead! We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in behavioral health while growing alongside a mission‑driven team. Employees joining Valley Cities at this time will become part of an impactful organization dedicated to advancing community behavioral health, that is grounded in compassion, equity and community impact. Join us to make significant contributions during pivotal moments in the lives of others! Supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Valley Cities provides high-quality mental healthcare services accessible to all post‑9/11 (including National Guard and Reserves) Veterans, Active‑Duty Service Members, their families including spouse or partner, children, parents, siblings, caregivers, and others.

Role Overview

The therapist will be joining a diverse, mission driven team with a culture of psychological safety while serving our military community across Washington State. Therapists provide targeted, client-centered, and evidence-based treatment to military connected couples, families, and/or individuals, based on clinical expertise.

Therapists should have background and training in utilizing evidence-based interventions in the assessment and treatment of mood disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and adjustment disorders. Therapists will play a key role in delivering our model of care, which was built with several core elements in mind, including access, low wait times, treating the entire military family and serving veterans regardless of role or discharge status. Qualified candidates will be proficient in providing individual, couples, children, and/or family therapy, with an emphasis on delivering evidence-based care. Certification or documented proficiency in one or more of the following EBP’s: PE, CBT or CPT are required at time of hire or within a year of employment. Internal training opportunities in these practices are available at no cost to staff.

As a Member of the Military Family Clinic, You Will Have the Opportunity to:

• Training: Have access to a wide range of free training courses to support high-quality clinical practice, with a specific focus on evidence-based practices such as CBT, PE, CPT, and CBT-I, as well as population-specific training such as Military Cultural Competence and training focused on treating families, couples, and children/adolescents.
• Evidence Based Practices: Provide evidence-based treatment which is a systematic process of decision-making to include the best available research to guide treatment decisions and clinical practices in the context of patient characteristics.
• Make an Impact: You will have the opportunity to join a mission driven team making a difference in the lives of our military connected community and beyond.
• Flexible schedules: We offer a variety of work schedules including hybrid remote/in clinic schedules. Our leadership works with each staff to identify a schedule that meets both their needs and the needs of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based treatment and assessment for individuals, children, couples and/or families, based on clinical expertise, interest and experience.
• Perform and document client’s screenings, psychosocial assessments, and progress.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the caregiver, physician, director, case management and/or other support elements to help our clients reach their goals.
• Attend weekly clinical, supervision and administrative meetings to support your professional growth and care provided to those we serve.
• Provide services via telehealth platform, as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

To Succeed in This Role, You Must Embody:

• Strong integrity and customer service in the care provided to those we serve.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via oral and written means.
• Ability to remain calm and maintain self-control amid difficult circumstances and emergencies. Ability to respond in a professional manner in routine and challenging situations.
• Ability to leverage clinical judgement and critical thinking when providing care, making recommendations and referrals to other levels of care or support.
• Ability to set work priorities and to evaluate and create solutions to work related problems.
• Ability to collaboratively work with clients to create & utilize a treatment plan that supports the client moving towards their goals.
• Interest, desire, and passion in providing high quality, targeted, and evidence-based care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work and licensed to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or will consider candidates that are 18 months or less from licensure.
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) or Psychology (PsyD) degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited psychology program. Shall have completed an APA accredited internship/residency in professional psychology.
• A minimum of three years’ experience. Experience working with adults, children, couples and/or families is required.
• Knowledge of DSM-IV/DSM-V diagnosis is required; Experience in PTSD diagnosis and treatment is required.
• Certification or documented proficiency in one or more of the following EBP’s: PE, CBT and CPT are preferred.
• Experience working with military populations and/or Veterans is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel; PowerPoint and Access a plus.
• Knowledge of clinical services and community resources.
• Clinic Hours of Operation: 8:30am - 7pm Mon‑Thurs and 8:30 - 3pm on Fridays. Employees should expect to work some evenings and potentially an occasional weekend day. Flexible schedules are available.

Join our Team!

Be a part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. Meaningful work, and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage available for employees and eligible family members and dependents
• Health Savings Account, $2,000 contribution annually, prorated monthly.
• Agency sponsored retirement plan, up to 6% employer contributions, and pre-tax/Roth available
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources
• Comprehensive paid time off, paid holidays, and extended sick leave options
• Access to Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Annual longevity bonuses
• Recognition programs and incentives
• Access to training, supervision, and consultation for professional certification and licensure
• Clinical supervision provided toward licensure, if applicable
• Paid training days and yearly training fund

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume (cover letter optional) detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Valley Cities is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Valley Cities is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, reassign, compensate, and administer all personnel actions without regard to age, sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or medical condition including pregnancy. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Valley Cities also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs or practices fully required by law. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.