Mental Health Therapist at Peninsula Behavioral Health, WA
Job Description
Location: Main Office in Port Angeles, WA (no remote work)
Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year (DOE/DOQ)
Hours: Full Time, 40/week, Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM
About the Role
Join our outpatient clinical team and provide compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health services. As a Mental Health Therapist, you’ll deliver diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, treatment planning, and crisis intervention tailored to each client’s strengths, needs, and cultural background.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy.
- Complete comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans with measurable goals.
- Monitor client progress and adjust care as needed.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
- Ensure confidentiality and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Collaborate with peers, supervisors, and community partners.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
- Experience working with individuals with serious, persistent mental illness
- Knowledge of DSM diagnoses, evidence-based practices, and recovery-oriented care
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Preferred:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in mental/behavioral health
- Washington State independent license (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT)
Additional Requirements
- Ability to pass background check and pre-employment drug test
- Proof of required vaccinations (MMR, Hep B, Tdap, flu)
Why Join Us
We offer a supportive team environment, ongoing training, and opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Vacation, Sick Leave, Float Days & Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
- LifeFlight Membership
- Education Allowance
*Peninsula Behavioral Health does not discriminate because of a person's presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity including transgender status, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, age (40), honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, state employee or health care whistleblower status.
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