Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health Therapist/LMHC

RLC-Sumner, WA

Tues-Fri

Position Purpose:

The Therapist - LMHC(A) is responsible for providing individual and group therapy for clients with mental health or substance use disorders and completing corresponding paperwork. The Therapist LMHC(A) is responsible for completing Individualized Treatment Plans with clients. The Therapist - LMHC(A) provides family therapy sessions as needed. The Therapist LMHC(A) provides therapeutic interventions including group or individual therapy for clients with mental health or substance use disorders. The Therapist -LMHC(A) will utilize evidence-based practices and therapy. They participate in performance improvement and quality assurance practices. Therapist - LMHC(A) communicate with Directors regarding any clinical issues transpiring with their caseload. Therapist LMHC(A) is responsible for Discharge/Transfer Summaries and appropriate referrals. The Therapist- LMHC(A) will ensure that documentation is completed in compliance with all state regulations.

Education: Graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum of Substance Use Disorder Counseling Degree and/or Mental Health Counseling Degree. If currently an intern must have weekly supervision and provide documentation of current degree enrollment.

Experience: Therapist must have a minimum of 2 years experience in mental health or substance use disorder treatment.

Licensure/Certification: LMHC(A)-Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Associate) required. CPR certification required.

Specific Areas of Responsibility to Position:

1. Conduct individual and family therapy 60-minute individual sessions once a week for your caseload.

2. Document sessions within 24 hours in EMR system. Ensure that thorough documentation is completed

on all forms.

3. Conduct routine reviews of client progress and document according to policy and protocols.

4. Ensure there is an active treatment plan from admission until discharge for clients. Treatment plan

progress must be documented weekly during their treatment program.

5. Facilitate psychoeducation and process groups related to mental health and substance use recovery.

6. Utilize evidence-based therapies (e.g. trauma informed care, CBT, DBT, Motivational interviewing)

7. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team including psychiatrists, medical providers, case

managers, and peer support specialists.

8. Support crisis intervention and risk assessments as needed

9. Maintain client confidentiality.

10. Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with agency, state, and federal

guidelines.

11. Participate in clinical supervision as required for associate licensure

12. Complete discharge session/ paperwork.

13. Communicate with administrative staff any scheduling issues.

14. Communicate with administrative staff and/ or clinical staff any concerning issues that may affect

client’s sobriety or treatment within the facility.

15. Communicate with supervisor or executive director for any needs to help with interventions, behavior

agreements, etc.

16. Continually assess client appropriateness for treatment and justification for level of care per ASAM.

17. Attend treatment team meetings weekly to discuss clients on your caseload.

18. Make referrals to case management or other referrals, as necessary and document accordingly. This

includes sending referrals to mental health or medical providers as needed or necessary.

19. Engage in ongoing professional development and training.

20. Complete suicide risk assessments for clients on your caseload and complete safety plans as needed.