Primary Therapist- RTF

Responsible for providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) individual and group therapy treatment topatientsages 13-65 in partial hospitalization, residential and intensive outpatient settings.

• Requires a Masters in Counseling , Psychology, Social Work, or related therapy field
• Requires a Washington State provisional license(LICSWA, LMHCA, LMFTA,) or license-eligible if out-of-state;
• Minimum one year (1) experience providing individual, group, and/or family therapy from a behavioral orientation
• Crisis management experience
• Demonstratedproficiencyin the use of Microsoft Office and the ability to use various software programs
• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state)
• Experience and literacy with Electronic Medical Records systems medical practice software
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Washington State Independent Licensure (PhD, PsyD, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) preferred
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and/or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) training and experience
• Experience delivering therapy to eating disorder and mood disorder patients
• Experience or familiarity with
  
  KipuEMR applications
• Ability to transport patients in company vehicle;possessa valid WA state driver’s license; successfully pass THIRA’s Driver Assessment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

• Provide individual and group therapy from a DBT framework to adults and adolescents diagnosed with mood, anxiety and other emotion regulation disorders and/or eating disorders
• Deliver crisis intervention services inclusive of suicide risk assessment and management, create safety plans, de-escalatedysregulated patients, and mediate conflicts between patients
• Facilitate family involvement in treatment including but not limited to contact,coordination of care, andtherapysessions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teamregardingtreatment planning,progress assessment, and discharge planning
• Create , update,and implement a behavioral treatment plan for each individual therapy patient
• Utilize Electronic Medical Record to complete clinical documentation in a timely manner including but not limited to:
  Treatment Plan, Discharge Plans,Utilization Review Summaries, individual and group therapy notes, risk assessments and safety planning, and other documentation as assigned
• Work collaboratively with team members and Utilization Review department to prepare comprehensive treatment summaries;assess treatment progress and barriers to discharge
• Join and contribute to the THIRA DBT Consultation Team
• Support Mental Health Technicians and Medical Team to ensure a safe and properly supervised milieu space for patients

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

• Support andmaintainpoliciesregardingprofessional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and client confidentiality;monitor documents according to company and HIPAA policies.
• Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.
• Adhere to WA State Requirements for Mandated Reporting
• Demonstrate awareness and respect for diverse clients and staff
• Adheres to THIRA Health’s compliance standards, Ethics and Code of Conduct Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy
• Attend and activelyparticipatein all required THIRA meetings, trainings, andall other coverage, duties, and special projects as assigned
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and judgement with sensitive and…