Mental Health - $78K-118K per year at Valley Medical Center
Renton, WA 98056
About the Job
Valley Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health for a job in Renton, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Mental Health
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Job Description: Job DescriptionPsychiatry & Counseling Center This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Valley Medical Center and will be narrowed during the interview process based on several factors, including (but not limited to) the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization. TITLE: Psychotherapist JOB OVERVIEW: Provide psychotherapy services for adult patents with a variety of mental health conditions. Services are conducted both in person and via telehealth visits. AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Psychiatry & Counseling Clinic HOURS OF WORK: Days, some evening hours. RESPONSIBLE TO: Clinic Manager PREREQUISITES:
Washington State Licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) required.
Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Behavioral Science, or relevant field required.
Post-graduate experience conducting mental health assessments and providing direct therapy to adolescents, adults, older adults, and/or couples.
Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team and in a medical model setting.
Ability to work independently and utilize clinic supervision.
Demonstrates expertise in providing therapy to a diverse population (age, gender, diagnosis).
Demonstrates computer skills needed.
Possesses knowledge of a variety of therapeutic modalities.
Has previous psychotherapy experience working with patients 18 years old and older.
Demonstrates ability and knowledge to manage a suicidal patient.
Demonstrates knowledge about community resources related to mental health and makes appropriate referrals.
Makes independent decisions about the course of therapy best suited to the needs of the patients whom they see. This includes making a diagnosis, developing a treatment plan, and utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques or modalities to help patient resolve their presenting problems.
Meets productivity expectations of 90% direct patient care.
Maintains awareness of the patient's Fiscal relationship with the clinic.
Documents in EPIC including chart notes, telephone encounters, in basket messages, and other relevant information.
Closes patient encounters within 24 hours of seeing the patient.
Makes internal referrals to prescribing clinicians as appropriate for patients.
Completes assignments such as chart closures, patient letters and/or requests for information in a timely manner.
Maintains DOH required CEUs for licensure.
Works collaboratively with physician providing medication management for individual caseload.
Keeps Medical Director and Clinic Manager informed of potential or actual problems in a timely manner.
Participates in Roundtable discussions groups with other therapists and prescribing clinicians a minimum of two times a month.
Stays up to date on new clinic or revised Clinic Policies as they are posted.
Works effectively with non-clinical staff (PSRs, Clinic Supervisor, Intake Specialists).
Continuously reviews EPIC schedule to ensure patients have appointment slots available Communicates desired changes, concerns and/or needs to Clinic Manager, Intake Specialists, and/or Clinic Supervisor as appropriate.
Possesses knowledge about HIPPA, patient confidentially and mandatory reporting.
Completes training modules as assigned and/or required.
Other Duties as assigned.
UW Medicine Valley Medical Center Job ID #2024-1522. Posted job title: Psychotherapist
About Valley Medical Center
At Valley Medical Center, we witness the extraordinary power of life in every facet of our work. It’s a humbling and inspiring experience that continually reinforces our purpose: caring for people. Situated south of downtown Seattle, Valley Medical Center has been a cornerstone of Renton since its early beginnings in 1911. As the largest nonprofit healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma, we extend beyond the hospital walls, operating a network of over forty primary care, urgent care, and specialty clinics throughout South King County.
Valley plays a pivotal role in preserving and enhancing the health of our community. United by core values of compassion, respect, trust, and teamwork, we share a genuine passion for helping others, both patients and colleagues. By joining Valley, you become part of a remarkable and dedicated team committed to caring for our community and one another. If this excites and motivates you, consider joining our team!