Program Therapist

Program Therapist – $5,000 Sign‑On Bonus – Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital

Join our team as a Program Therapist and make a meaningful impact on the emotional well‑being of our patients. This role includes providing social services, guiding patients through therapeutic skills, and managing family and crisis interventions.

• Conduct individual, couples, and family counseling focusing 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.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or a clinically related mental health field from an accredited institution.
• Valid Washington state license in Social Work or a related mental health field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; strong clinical assessment skills preferred.
• Flexibility to work varying hours to meet program needs.
• Willingness to pursue additional credentials such as Mental Health Provider or Children’s Mental Health Specialist from the Department of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR).

• 401(k) with matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company‑paid life insurance up to 2× annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company‑paid long‑term disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• On‑site cafeteria and one free meal per day
• Employee engagement events, assistance program, and recognition program
• Free parking

$83,200.00 / yr – $ / yr

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care