Group Therapist

The THIRA clinical team, informed by decades of experience in the areas of eating and anxiety disorders, depression, and self-harm, uses proven treatment methods built on a foundation of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to treat the unique needs of each individual so they can lead fulfilling and rewarding lives.

Our programs are guided by a passionate team of leaders from a variety of backgrounds. Our mission to support the whole person through transformative treatment is made possible by our skilled team, which includes trained, certified experts in therapy, art, movement, nutrition and more.

Primary Purpose and Function

Responsible for leading Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) groups and providing DBT milieu intervention treatment and support to patients in partial hospitalization, residential, and intensive outpatient settings.

Required Qualifications

• Master's in counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related therapy field
• Washington State provisional license (LICSWA, LMHCA, LMFTA,) or license-eligible if out-of-state
• Minimum one year (1) experience providing individual, group, and/or family therapy from a behavioral orientation
• Crisis management experience
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Washington State Independent Licensure (PhD, PsyD, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) preferred
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and/or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) training and experience
• Experience delivering therapy to eating disorder and mood disorder patients
• Experience or familiarity with Kipu EMR applications
• Ability to transport patients in company vehicles; possess a valid WA state driver's license; successfully pass THIRA's Driver Assessment

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Lead a variety of psychoeducational and process groups including but not limited to: DBT Skills Training, DBT Homework Review, Body Acceptance, CBT Strategies, Mindfulness, Community, Arts & Crafts, Community Engagement Group, Structure & Skills Planning, Tutoring/Vocation, and Family DBT Skills Training & Support Groups
• Provide supportive and DBT-skill based milieu intervention to patients, promoting application and generalization of DBT skills
• Deliver crisis intervention services inclusive of suicide risk assessment and management, creating safety plans, de-escalating dysregulated patients, and mediating conflicts between patients
• Facilitate structured Milieu and therapeutic atmosphere. Responsible for knowing and enforcing program and facility rules and redirecting patients as needed
• Provide patients with support and encourage application of DBT skills and exposure activities while on community outings
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including other mental health therapists, prescribing clinicians, registered dieticians (RD), nursing staff, in comprehensive treatment and care planning
• Support Behavioral Health Technicians and Medical Team to ensure a safe and properly supervised milieu space for patients
• Utilize EMR to complete all required clinical documentation in a timely manner
• Support and maintain policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and client confidentiality; monitor documents according to company and HIPAA policies.
• Other duties as assigned

Pay: $ $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings