Mental Health Therapist Associate, Inpatient Unit

Responsibilities

Provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and families with serious developmental, emotional, and behavioral problems in a manner which is cost effective and results in improvements in the child and family's functioning in multiple life domains.. The Mental Health Therapist Associate also functions as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team providing mental health services. Under the supervision of an attending Psychologist or Psychiatrist, the Mental Health Therapist Assistant is responsible for the assessment of children, adolescents and families with serious developmental, emotional and behavioral problems, as well as the implementation of treatment plans and evaluating of the need for ongoing mental health services. As per state licensing requirements, the Mental Health Therapist Associate will function under the requirements of the Associate License.

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Requirements

Required Education/Experience: - Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field. - Minimum of practicum experiences during training focused on the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and families with serious developmental, emotional and behavioral problems. - Actively working to obtain 3000 hours of supervised experience toward independent licensure in the State of Washington. Required Credentials: This job requires 1 of 4 current licenses: - Licensed in Washington State as a Mental Health Counselor Associate - Licensed in Washington State as a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate - Licensed in Washington State as an Independent Clinical Social Work Associate - Social Worker Associate Advanced License (SA) Preferred: - Minority Mental Health Specialist designation. - Experience with multi-system involved children with severe behavioral problems and/or developmental disabilities. - Experience with the King County MHP and Washington State Mental Health WACs. - Experience providing comprehensive intake evaluations with multi-axial diagnoses. - Experience with evidence based practice.

Min to Max Hourly Salary

$35.68 - $53.51 /hr

Min to Max Annual Salary

$74,214.40 - $111,300.80 /yr

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

The union pay ranges can be found on the Seattle Children's website here: WSNA - UFCW

Seattle Children's offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Click here for more information.

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