Therapist MHP

MultiCare Health System; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Code Lavender

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

The Mental Health Professional at MultiCare Health System in Lakewood, WA provides person-centered counseling and case management, maintaining a patient caseload and delivering interventions within established guidelines. This full-time role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and travel between clinic sites.

You will develop treatment plans that reflect the patient’s voice, meet documentation standards, and tailor services to diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a related field.
• Previous experience providing mental health counseling preferred.
• Driving is an essential function; travel between locations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered counseling, advocacy and case management for patients.
• Develop treatment plans reflecting patient voice, strategies and outcome measures.
• Meet agency documentation standards and authorization requirements of contracts.
• Tailor clinical/case management services to meet diverse patient needs.
• Contribute to MultiCare expectations and core values; engage in ongoing learning and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Advocacy

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

## Therapist MHPApply: Lakewood, Washington: Full time: Posted Today: JR85201**Join a team that shares your calling** At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. **FTE:** 1.0, **Shift:** 8:00AM - 4:30PM, **Schedule:** Monday - Friday**Position Summary**The Mental Health Professional is an exciting clinical opportunity responsible for counseling and case management service. In this role, you will maintain a patient caseload, providing intervention within established treatment guidelines, policies and procedures. The position offers you the ability to actively advocate on behalf of your patients.**Responsibilities:*** You will provide person-centered counseling, advocacy and case management for patients* You will develop treatment plans which clearly identify the patient’s voice, treatment strategies, and specific outcome measures* You will meet agency documentation standards and authorization requirements of contracts* You will strategically tailor effective clinical/case management services to meeting diverse patient needs* You will contribute to the success of MultiCare expectations and core values, continuously learning, and performing other duties as needed or assigned**Requirements:*** Masters degree in a related field* A Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724 one of these higher credentials are held: Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed, Marriage & Family Therap Assoc (LMFTA), Mental Health Counselor Assoc (LMHCA), SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), SW Advanced Lic (LASW), SW Assoc Independent Clinical Lic (LSWAIC)* Previous experience providing mental health counseling services preferred* Driving is an essential function of this position. The incumbent will routinely travel between clinic, community, patient, and business locations in the performance of assigned duties and may be required to operate a personal vehicle and/or agency-owned vehicle. A valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record in compliance with agency vehicle-use requirements are required**About Greater Lakes Mental Health** Greater Lakes Mental Health is part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network, serving more than 10,000 individuals across Pierce County each year. Providing mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adults, children and families with Medicaid coverage, Greater Lakes operates six convenient locations, including a 16-bed inpatient facility for voluntary and involuntary care. With experienced teams and robust training, caregivers help deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care. **Why MultiCare?** **Rooted in the local community** Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. **Growth and education** Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you. **Well-being and support** Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life. **Living our values** Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. **Belonging for all** Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued. **Pacific Northwest lifestyle** Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life. **Pay and Benefit Expectations**We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $34.80 - $50.10 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.Associated benefit information can be viewed here.