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. 

FTE: 1.0 | Shift: Day | Schedule: 40 hours/week

Compensation + Bonus:

• Licensed (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW): $35.87 – $51.61/hour

• Associate (LMHCA, LMFTA, LSWAIC, LASW): $31.32 – $45.09/hour

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (available to eligible external candidates meeting experience requirements)

​Compensation is determined based on licensure level, experience, and qualifications. Bonus subject to applicable terms and conditions.

We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to join our behavioral health team. This opportunity is open to both licensed clinicians and associate-level therapists working toward independent licensure. Providers must meet the Washington State definition of a Mental Health Professional.

Licensed Mental Health Professional

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric/psychosocial assessments, including mental status exams

• Develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans

• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy

• Deliver evidence-based and supportive interventions (CBT, skills training, etc.)

• Monitor patient outcomes and evaluate treatment effectiveness

• Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation

• Collaborate with clinical team and referral sources

Requirements:

• Active WA license (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW)

• Master’s degree in behavioral health field

Associate Mental Health Professional

Responsibilities:

• Provide person-centered counseling, advocacy, and case management

• Develop treatment plans with measurable outcomes

• Deliver individual and/or group therapy under supervision

• Tailor interventions to meet diverse patient needs

• Maintain documentation and meet agency standards

• Collaborate with care team and support patient care coordination

Requirements:

• Active WA associate license (LMHCA, LMFTA, LSWAIC, LASW)

• Eligible for and participating in clinical supervision

• Master’s degree in behavioral health field

Position Summary

The Licensed Mental Health Professional is a key role within the behavioral health department of MultiCare, responsible for providing individual, family, and group therapy for patients. Treating a broad array of behavioral health disorders, mental illness and co-occurring illnesses, within this role you will be able to apply evidenced-based and evidence-informed outpatient therapy and clinical service skill sets in your daily work functions.

Responsibilities:

• You will complete psychiatric or psychosocial assessments, including mental status exams
• You will develop with the individual in service, an assessment and comprehensive treatment plan that identifies the unique needs of each individual and may provide individual, couples, family, psychoeducation, and group therapy
• You will provide psychotherapy, supportive therapy, i.e. problem solving, role-playing, modeling and support, social skill development, and assertiveness training to increase patient social and interpersonal activities in community settings
• You will document all encounters inpatient electronic health record according to organization policies and procedures; monitor outcome measurements
• You will collaborate with referral sources and other members of the patient's clinical team
• You will provide ongoing measurement of the individual in service outcomes and evaluation of intervention effectiveness

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
• A Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724 one of these higher credentials are held: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW)

Why MultiCare? 

 

Rooted in the local community 

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. 

 

Growth and education 

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you. 

 

Well-being and support 

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life. 

 

Living our values 

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. 

 

Belonging for all 

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued. 

 

Pacific Northwest lifestyle 

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We 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 $35.87 - $51.61 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.