Virtual Mental Health Therapist

Discovery Behavioral Health • $67K — $97K *

Tacoma, WA 98444In-Person

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Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

Independent or associate clinical license in Washington and Oregon required.
Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field necessary.
State requirements for conducting therapeutic interventions completed.
Experience conducting individual and family therapy essential.
Knowledge of clinical documentation standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

Ensure patient safety and complete timely clinical documentation.
Carry a case load of 5-6 patients in RTC and 10-15 in OP.
Facilitate admission assessments and the admission process professionally.
Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and communicate treatment goals.
Conduct therapy sessions and facilitate psychoeducational and process-oriented groups.
Provide utilization reviews to insurance companies and manage authorizations.
Begin discharge planning at admission and ensure transition plans are clear.

Benefits

Flexible full-time schedule with a Monday-Friday work week.
Remote work location allows for work-life balance.
Engagement in a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care.
Open communication with support from milieu staff and treatment team.
Opportunity to participate in clinical outreach and community support events.

Full Job Description

The employee must hold an independent or associate clinical license in both the state of Washington AND Oregon

Position Summary:

The Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conduct individual and family therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

Ensures clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment.
Carries a case load of 5-6 patients in RTC and 10-15 in OP.
Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.
Understands role in providing expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services.
Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members.
Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients' level of care.
Facilitates process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily in RTC and 2-4 times daily in OP.
Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend.
Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary.
Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones. Returning all calls and emails within 2 hours during business hours of operations and 24-48 hours all other times.
Assesses patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence.
Communicates with the Utilization Review Department and Business Department regarding authorization and payment.
Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients.
Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact.
Ensures discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge.
Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge.
Facilitates patient transfers to higher level of care, as needed.
Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed.
Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu.
Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones.
Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to always ensure the highest level of clinical quality.
RTC Only: Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and returns all program phone calls within 20 minutes, while on call. Communicates appropriately with On Call Administrator or Regional Director regarding pertinent facility issues, while on call.

Knowledge, Education, & Experience:

Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
Completion of state requirements and state license to conduct therapeutic interventions required

Employment Status: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 11 am - 7 pm PST

Work Location: Virtual

Compensation: Pay Range: $67k - $97k Compensation will dependent upon licensure status and geographic location

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

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