Washington Therapist - Severe Mental Illness

Mindoula Health • $75K — $90K *

Walla Walla, WA 99362In-Person

Healthcare

Less than 5 years of experience

1 month ago

Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

Master's degree in psychology, social work, or applicable behavioral health discipline.
Current Washington Department of Health independent behavioral health license (LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT).
Two or more years of direct experience in the behavioral health field with adult populations.
Experience with severe mental illness and co-occurring conditions.
Knowledge of local resources and social determinants of health.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based individual and group therapy for patients with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
Administer clinical assessments to track progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Collaborate with an integrated care team to address comprehensive health needs of members.
Perform crisis management by conducting risk assessments and safety planning.
Engage with multimodal technology to maintain contact and encourage member engagement.
Participate in team huddles and manage population data for effective care delivery.
Build support systems by partnering with families and community organizations.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Supplemental life insurance and short/long term disability coverage.
401k plan with company match.
Three weeks of paid vacation, four mental wellness days, and eleven holidays.
Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
Personal development reimbursement of $500 per calendar year.

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Full 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.
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

Come be part of the solution!

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About Mindoula Health

Mindoula Health is a healthcare company that provides virtual and in-person behavioral health services to individuals, employers, and health plans. The company's services include teletherapy, medication management, and care coordination. Mindoula Health's mission is to improve access to mental health services and to provide high-quality care to those in need. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Learn more about Mindoula Health

Size

201 employees

Industry

Healthcare

Founded

2013

* Ladders Estimates

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