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Job Title


Outpatient Competency Restoration Therapist


Company : MultiCare Health System


Location : Lakewood, WA


Created : 2025-12-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About Greater Lakes Mental HealthGreater Lakes Mental Health is a key component of MultiCare's Behavioral Health Network, providing mental health and substance use disorder treatment for over 10,000 individuals annually across Pierce County. Providing services for adults, children, and families with Medicaid coverage, Greater Lakes offers 6 convenient mental health care locations including a 16-bed inpatient facility covering medically necessary voluntary and involuntary services to adults. Our experienced teams, veteran nurses, and robust training plans are designed to support your success and growth in facilitating recovery-oriented and trauma-informed treatment.FTE: 1.0, Shift: M-F, Schedule: 8-4:30Position SummaryThe Mental Health Therapist is a vital role at MultiCare, responsible for the delivery of clinical counseling and case management services. From patient advocacy to therapeutic interventions, this position will offer you dynamic engagements in your daily work functions.ResponsibilitiesYou will provide person-centered counseling, advocacy and case management for patientsYou will develop treatment plans which clearly identify the patient's voice, treatment strategies, and specific outcome measuresYou will meet agency documentation standardsYou will meet authorization requirements of contractsYou will strategically tailor effective clinical/case management services to meet diverse patient needsRequirementsBachelor's degree in a behavioral health related field required; Master's degree preferredMust be eligible and apply for a Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor within 30 days and obtain within 90 days of placement in job, unless a higher credential is heldCurrent Washington state driver's license or obtained within 30-days of relocating to WashingtonPrevious experience providing mental health counseling services preferredDepending on assigned area, proof of a safe driving record (which meets established MultiCare Standards) obtained by a motor vehicle report from the appropriate state may be requiredPay and Benefit ExpectationsWe provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $30.10 - $43.32 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.Associated benefit information can be viewed here.MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V