Washington Therapist - Severe Mental Illness

AVP; Bellingham (WA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance

401k with company match

PTO and holidays (3 weeks + 4 mental-w

Parental Leave: 8 weeks

Personal Development Credit: $500/year

Job summary

CareMind, part of the Mindoula Health family, is hiring licensed therapists (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT) to join our fully remote Severe Mental Illness Program in Washington State.

Compensation varies by location: $90,000/year for candidates in Washington State and $75,000/year outside WA, with comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to work with a fantastic team.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of direct experience working with adults in the behavioral health field.
• Licensure as WA DOH independent behavioral health professional (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT).
• Experience with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Provide biopsychosocial assessments, individual and group therapy.
• Coordinate care across medical, behavioral, and social needs with an integrated care team.
• Administer risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis stabilization.
• Maintain high-quality clinical documentation within 24 hours.
• Engage in panel management and care coordination activities.

Skills

Clinical Risk Stratification

Evidence-Based Psychotherapy

Teletherapy

Care Coordination

Documentation

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related behavioral health discipline

Job description

CareMind, part of the Mindoula Health family is hiring licensed therapists (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT) to join our fully remote Severe Mental Illness Program in Washington State.

Compensation:

For candidates located in Washington State the pay is $90,000 a year. For candidates located outside of Washington, the salary is $75,000 per year plus excellent benefits and the opportunity to work with a fantastic team.

Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Insurance paid by Mindoula
• 401k, with a company match
• 3 weeks paid vacation each year, 4 mental wellness days and 11 holidays
• Parental Leave: 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• Personal Development Program: $500 credit reimbursement per calendar year

As a Therapist, Severe Mental Illness (SMI), you will work in collaborative settings to provide biopsychosocial assessments, individual and group therapy, and work with your team to coordinate care across a range of treatment settings. You will have the ability to manage a caseload and make decisions with appropriate autonomy.

Core Duties:

• Serve as therapy provider for patients assigned and deliver Evidence-Based Psychotherapy:
• Provide high-quality individual and group teletherapy to members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and co-occurring conditions, utilizing modalities such as CBT, DBT skills, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care.
• Lead Clinical Risk Stratification: Administer validated clinical assessments at monthly review periods to measure acuity, track progress, and dynamically adjust treatment plans and engagement frequency based on member readiness and clinical need.
• Collaborate Within an Integrated Care Team: Serve as the clinical lead paired with a Behavioral Health Support Specialist (BHSS), coordinating closely to address medical, behavioral, and Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) while maintaining clear role boundaries.
• Execute Crisis Management & Escalation: Serve as the licensed clinical point of escalation for member needs, conducting real-time risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis stabilization for high-acuity member events.
• Maintain Timely Whole-Person Documentation: Complete detailed, high-integrity clinical documentation (DAP format) that accurately reflects behavioral health interventions, medical coordination, and social determinants of health to support bundled PMPM quality standards.
• Drive Multimodal Member Engagement: Leverage multi-platform technology (video, secure messaging, digital wellness content) to maintain persistent, high-frequency outreach and rebuild engagement with hard-to-reach or ambivalent members.
• Participate in Infrastructure & Panel Management: Actively engage in clinical team huddles, maintain population registry data, and track panel metrics to ensure comprehensive, wrap-around care delivery across the enrolled population.
• Engage Caregivers & Support Systems: Partner with family members, caregivers, and community-based organizations when appropriate to build sustainable, home- and community-based support networks for the member.
• Complete and maintain clinical documentation within 24 hours of completion of services in accordance with Medicaid standards.
• Provide support to other CareMind clinical programs and members as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Duties:

• Deliver psychotherapeutic services to the behavioral health population using evidence-based therapy to include individual and group therapy methods to improve clinical and functional outcomes.
• Utilize screenings including but not limited to M3, PHQ-9, GAD-7, and triage intake referrals.
• Deliver direct patient care through patient-centered, culturally competent, measurement-based care.
• Educate clients about available resources and community programs and collaborate with other staff to refer clients to other services when clinically indicated.
• Develop, manage, and update treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain all required records, reports, paperwork, and patients’ diagnostic records, maintaining the confidentiality of patients at all times.
• Complete and maintain all clinical notes and medical records in Employer’s EMR within twenty-four (24) hours of completion of services.
• Submit charges for professional services daily.
• Provide coverage for absences of colleagues as clinically appropriate.
• Mentor and/or assist incoming therapists when applicable.

Skills Required:

• Management and compliance: Ensures care is delivered according to applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner and that the team is operating at a level of excellence befitting our brand.
• Proven ability to train, develop, and coach team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Relationship Management: develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization. Able to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Problem Solving: Identify needs and take independent action to implement change when and where it is needed, focusing on results. Able to plan, organize, manage time, and prioritize multiple tasks and assignments. Use effective follow through.
• Communication: Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills. Clearly and accurately, relaying information to staff, business partners, stakeholders, and clients.
• Member and Crisis Management: Able to provide case/care management in routine and crisis situations.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or other applicable behavioral health discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Licensure: Current Washington Department of Health (WA DOH) independent behavioral health license. Eligible licenses include:
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Two or more years of direct experience working with adults in the behavioral health field required.
• Experience with severe mental illness
• Knowledge of local resources, social determinants of health, mental health, substance use disorders, interpersonal violence, and social issues.
• Familiarity with Medicare or Medicaid practices preferred

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