Mental Health Therapist

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Full Time Spokane Valley, Spokane Valley, WA, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $30.89 To $49.53 Hourly

We are a residential treatment center for youth with co‑occurring substance use and mental health disorders, offering outpatient behavioral health and on-site medical services. Located on 55 peaceful acres, we provide a safe, supportive environment grounded in traditional, cultural, and spiritual values. Our holistic program blends Indigenous teachings with evidence-based practices to support healing, growth, and resilience in both Native and non‑Native youth, fostering respect, honesty, generosity, and cultural identity.

The Mental Health Counselor provides outpatient mental health services to adolescents, families, and community members, with involvement in residential treatment services as part of an integrated continuum of care. The counselor delivers individual, family, and group counseling and works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide trauma‑informed, culturally responsive services that support emotional well‑being and stability.

Responsibilities include completing mental health assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, coordinating care with residential and community providers, participating in treatment team meetings, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Provide therapeutic services to adolescents and families in individual, group, and family settings using developmentally appropriate, trauma‑informed, and evidence‑based approaches.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, interpret findings, formulate diagnostic impressions consistent with current DSM‑5 criteria, and identify co‑occurring conditions or risk factors to inform treatment planning.
• Develop, implement, and update person‑centered treatment plans with measurable goals, culturally responsive interventions, and ongoing review; modify plans based on progress, engagement, and changing clinical needs.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team (including medical, substance use, cultural programming, and education staff) to coordinate care, participate in case conferences, and align interventions across services.
• Provide consultation and clinical support to team members regarding presentation, risk considerations, and effective engagement strategies for adolescents and families.
• Respond to crises and support safety planning, including suicide risk identification and escalation in accordance with organizational protocols.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation of assessments, clinical services, treatment planning, and outcomes in accordance with organizational policy, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics consistent with licensure requirements, organizational policies, and applicable laws; obtain informed consent and manage releases of information appropriately.
• Engage families and caregivers through education, skills development, and coordinated goal‑setting to support treatment progress, continuity of care, and aftercare planning.
• Participate in discharge and transition planning, including coordination of step‑down services, school reentry, community supports, and follow‑up care; prepare clinically relevant summaries to support continuity.
• Monitor treatment progress and outcomes, document effectiveness or barriers to progress, and adjust interventions to maintain clinical appropriateness and medical necessity.
• Contribute to program development and staff education initiatives, including training or consultation on mental health and trauma‑informed practices, as requested.
• Adhere to organizational policies supporting non‑coercive, trauma‑informed de‑escalation and behavior management practices consistent with accreditation standards.
• Coordinate referrals and advocate for client needs across systems,…