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Program Therapist; Outpatient

Job in Lacey, Thurston County, Washington, 98509, USA
Listing for: South Sound Behavioral Hospital
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Clinical Social Worker, Psychology
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 - 102000 USD Yearly USD 75000.00 102000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Program Therapist (Outpatient)

Job Details Job Location:
South Sound Behavioral Hospital - Lacey, WA Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $75000.00 - $102000.00 Salary/year Job Shift:
Day Position Summary

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM THERAPIST!

Outpatient Therapist

Full Time

Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?

Are you a compassionate and skilled mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact on individuals' emotional well-being? Your opportunity to shine is here at South Sound Behavioral Hospital!

As a Program Therapist, you will play a vital role in our mission to address the bio-psychosocial needs of our patients. This position involves performing social services functions, guiding patients in accessing therapeutic treatment skills to achieve optimal emotional health. Your responsibilities will include offering basic consultation, delivering specialized clinical social work services, crisis intervention, and conducting short-term and long-term family therapy.

We are seeking a dedicated individual who can provide information and referrals as needed, contributing to the overall well-being of our patients and their families. If you are ready to bring your therapeutic expertise to a dynamic and caring team, join us at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital, where your skills will be instrumental in helping individuals achieve their optimal level of emotional health.

  • Conduct individual/couples/family counseling with a focus on engagement, collaboration, and problem-solving.
  • Collaborate with community agencies for patient assessment and services.
  • Evaluate and document the effectiveness of interventions and patient responses.
  • Assess psychosocial, educational, and behavioral functioning of patients and document updates.
  • Utilize age-specific considerations in treatment planning.
  • Respond promptly to social work service requests.
  • Contribute to the effective functioning of the patient's program and meet social work needs.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
  • Ensure specific, measurable goals and interventions are defined.
  • Adhere to specific standards for the care of diverse patient populations.
  • Utilize appropriate interventions in psychiatric emergencies.

Your Experience Matters What we’re looking for:

  • Education & Licensure: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinical-related mental health field. Valid Washington state license in Social Work or clinical-related mental health field.
  • Experience: A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; and have strong clinical assessment skills preferred.
  • Additional Skill Requirements: 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 diverse and dynamic needs of the program.

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 $75,000-$. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our OP 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…

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