Therapist - Mental Health Services - Bridge Pointe
Therapist - Mental Health Services - Bridge Pointe
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Job Description
The Therapist of Mental Health Services located in the Post-Intensive Behavioral Health Treatment Facility (Bridge Point) Discharge Housing program provides clinical counseling services to young adults intensive behavioral health care to community-based living. They provide clinical care by conducting mental health assessments short and long-term therapy case management and crisis intervention.
The Therapist is a key member of the Behavioral Health team and plays a crucial role in providing support to the community.
essential duties
Clinical Services Tasks
- Provide evidence-based and culturally responsive therapeutic interventions and services to young adults transitioning out of intensive behavioral health treatment.
- Administer mental health assessments provide individual and group counseling sessions.
- Maintain awareness of crisis intervention best practices and provide crisis support to clients as needed.
- Diagnose mental health conditions in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
- Collaborate with the housing team to provide clinical input into individualized care plans and support alignment between behavioral health and housing stability goals.
- Provide clinical consultation coordination and referrals in collaboration with discharge planners housing case managers and other care team members.
Administrative Tasks
- Attend weekly/bi-weekly individual meetings with Clinical Supervisor to review cases.
- Participate in employee case consultations and division meetings.
- Maintain awareness of the divisions within the agency and its internal resources.
- Improve knowledge about current best practices for various diagnoses and mental health concerns through research.
- Maintain case records in an accurate and timely manner per all WAC COA Medicaid and King County requirements.
- Collaborate with internal and external providers to support successful transitions fromintensive care to long-term stability in the community.
job requirements
- Education and Experience
- Masters degree in human services field.
- Licensed with the State of Washington as an LICSW/LSWAIC. LMHC/A or LMFT/A.
- Minimum of 1-year relevant work experience with children youth and/or families.
- Demonstrated knowledge of MS365 Power Platform.
- Additional Requirements
- Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check.
- Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must successfully complete the following health certification requirements within 30 days of employment: CPR First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required.
We offer:
- Generous time off including 15 vacation days per year paid sick leave 11 paid holidays 2 social justice leave days per year for full-time employees
- Health insurance package including medical dental vision 24/7 access to telehealth long term disability and life insurance
- Retirement plan with match
- Transgender Health Benefits
Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer. We welcome honor and celebrate our clients colleagues and communities diverse identities and cultures. For more information email
Employment Type
Full Time
