Mental Health Program Therapist; Inpatient

# Mental Health Program Therapist (Inpatient)
Hot Job South Sound Behavioral Hospital - Lacey, WA 98503## Overview Salary Range $75,000.00 - $ Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day## Position Summary# JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PROGRAM THERAPIST!

Behavioral Health / Social Worker / Mental Health Therapist Master’s Degree and Licensure (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) strongly preferred.$75k-$102k annually | Full-time | Lacey, WA
** Your Work Matters*
* * How will you make a difference?
* As a Program Therapist (Behavioral Health Social Worker / Mental Health Therapist) at South Sound Behavioral Hospital in Lacey, WA, you’ll play a vital role in providing compassionate, evidence-based care to patients in our inpatient behavioral health programs. You will assess, plan, and deliver therapeutic services that help patients achieve stability and begin their recovery journey.
* Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions focused on stabilization and recovery.
* Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
* Conduct psychosocial assessments and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
* Coordinate discharge and aftercare planning to ensure continuity of care.
* Partner with nursing, medical, and support staff to provide high-quality, patient-centered treatment.
* Participate in treatment team meetings, case reviews, and program development initiatives.
** Your Experience Matters*
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* What we’re looking for:

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* *** Education & Licensure:
*** Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related mental health field. Washington State licensure (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent).  +
* Associate-level or license-eligible candidates encouraged to apply.*
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* Experience:

*** Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in afast-paced inpatient environment.
* *** Additional Skill Requirements:
*** The Program Therapist role requires candidates to acquire CPR certification and crisis intervention/management training within 30 days of employment to participate in restraining procedures. Flexibility in working hours is essential to meet program needs. Additionally, candidates are encouraged to obtain acknowledgements from the Department of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR), such as Mental Health Provider and Children’s Mental Health Specialist, if eligible.

This position demands a commitment to professional development and a willingness to adapt to the program's diverse and dynamic needs.
** Your Care Matters*
* * What we provide for our team:
** 401(k) + matching
* Health insurance
* 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
* Vision insurance
* Dental insurance
* 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
* Paid time off
* Paid holidays
* Cafeteria on site
* Employee engagement events
* Employee assistance program
* Employee recognition program
* Free parking
* Disclaimer:
Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of South Sound Behavioral Hospital.*## Compensation:

This is a full-time position, and the expected compensation range is $75,000.00 - $ annually. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience, qualifications, and skill level. Join us as our Program Therapist!## About SSBH
** Get to know us*
* * Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled Service
* Welcome to South Sound Behavioral Hospital (SSBH), where passion meets purpose in the realm of mental health and substance use disorder treatment.

Our 138-bed facility, located in Lacey, WA, SSBH, is the newest behavioral health facility in the area, equipped with cutting-edge safety…