Therapist - Lakewood

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care; Lakewood (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

21 days PTO

11 paid holidays

Free supervision hours

PSLF program

Job summary

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is seeking a licensed or soon-to-be-licensed therapist to join the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic in Washington.

You will provide evidence-based treatment to military-connected individuals, couples and families with a focus on PTSD, mood and adjustment disorders. The role requires a Master’s in social work with licensure eligibility or a PhD/PsyD in psychology, plus 3+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work and licensure to practice as LICSW/LMHC/LMFT or within 18 months of licensure.
• PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program; completed APA internship/residency.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Evidence-based treatment

Communication skills

Telehealth delivery

Clinical judgment

Education

MSW with LICSW/LMHC/LMFT eligibility

PhD/PsyD in clinical/counseling psychology

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

As a non-profit organization, Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services, from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a 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.
• Performs and documents client’s screenings, psychosocial assessments, and progress
• Collaborates and coordinates 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.

What We're Looking For:

• 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 (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 in DSDM-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.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision and 403(b).
• 21 days of PTO, plus 11 Paid Holidays
• Free Supervision Hours towards Washington State Licensure
• Potential participation Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A positive and collaborative work environment.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees/clients.

Schedule:

For a Therapist at Valley Cities Behavioral Health, the position is dynamic, providing opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager.

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.

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.