Mental Health - $75K-102K per year

South Sound Behavioral Hospital is seeking a Mental Health for a job in Lacey, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Mental Health
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Mental Health Therapist (Inpatient)

Who are we?

Welcome to South Sound Behavioral Hospital (SSBH), where passion meets purpose in the realm of mental health and substance use disorder treatment.

Our 108-bed Hospital (SSBH), located in Lacey, WA, is the newest behavioral health hospital in the area, equipped with cutting-edge features to ensure a safe, secure, and supportive environment for both employees and patients. At SSBH, our expert team, including licensed psychiatrists, compassionate nurses, skilled therapists, and adept technicians, are united by a singular commitment — to deliver exceptional care to every individual, regardless of their financial circumstances. We offer specialized programs to create a haven for patients to embark on their healing journey in utmost comfort.

Join us in our transformative mission to redefine mental healthcare through person-centered care. Here, your unique skills and boundless compassion have the power to make a profound impact on the lives of those in need. If you are ready to contribute to a community that values excellence and empathy, seize this opportunity to apply and become a catalyst for positive change at South Sound Behavioral Hospital.

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What will you do?

The Program Therapist performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their bio psychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed.

Qualifications
Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field preferred.

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.

License: Must possess a Washington state license in social work or clinical related mental health field.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification and crisis intervention/management training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure. May be required to work flexible hours. Mental Health Provider acknowledgement from DBHR, if eligible. Children’s Mental Health Specialist acknowledgement from DBHR, if eligible.

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k) + matching, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Cafeteria on site + discounted meals, Employee engagement events, Employee recognition program, Free parking

Equal Opportunity Employer

South Sound Behavioral Hospital Job ID #109771.

About South Sound Behavioral Hospital

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Employee assistance programs
• Vision benefits
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance