Mental Health Therapist - Expanded Community Services (ECS) at Multicare Health System in Washington, DC

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Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. The Expanded Community Services (ECS) Program is a collaborative team of Behavioral Support Specialists, Peer Specialists, Psychiatric Medication Providers, and Program Leadership dedicated to supporting adults with complex behavioral health needs living in Adult Family Homes (AFHs) throughout Pierce County. Our team provides behavioral support services designed to help clients remain successful and stable in their residence while enhancing their quality of life. We partner closely with caregivers, offering education, consultation, and practical strategies to better understand and manage challenging behaviors. In addition, we work collaboratively with DSHS, Home & Community Case Managers to ensure clients receive comprehensive, person-centered support. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in the community, building strong relationships, and helping individuals thrive, we'd love to hear from you! FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8 hour-shifts; 40 hours/week. After 90-day probationary period, there is opportunity for flexible scheduling, e.g. (4)10-hour/days. Position Summary The 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. Responsibilities: You will provide person-centered counseling, advocacy and case management for patients You will develop treatment plans which clearly identify the patient’s voice, treatment strategies, and specific outcome measures You will meet agency documentation standards You will meet authorization requirements of contracts You will strategically tailor effective clinical/case management services to meet diverse patient needs Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health related field required; Master's degree preferred Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered (ACCR ) credential must be applied for within thirty (30) days of hire. Employees may work while the application is pending for up to one hundred twenty (120) days, unless a higher credential is already held: Counselor Agency Affiliated Certified, Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed, Mental Health Counselor Assoc (LMHCA), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Marriage & Family Therap Assoc (LMFTA), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), SW Advanced Lic (LASW), SW Assoc Independent Clinical Lic (LSWAIC), SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW) Previous experience providing mental health counseling services preferred Driving is an essential function of this position. The incumbent will routinely travel between clinic, community, patient, and business locations in the performance of assigned duties and may be required to operate a personal vehicle and/or agency-owned vehicle. A valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record in compliance with agency vehicle-use requirements are required ​ About Greater Lakes Mental Health Greater Lakes Mental Health is part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network, serving more than 10,000 individuals across Pierce County each year. Providing mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adults, children and families with Medicaid coverage, Greater Lakes operates six convenient locations, including a 16-bed inpatient facility for voluntary and involuntary care. With experienced teams and robust training, caregivers help deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-i