Collaborative Care Integrated Mental Health Therapist - Liberty Lake

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The Integrated Mental Health Therapist (IMHT) works within a multidisciplinary team embedded in the primary care clinic and utilizes the Collaborative Care model of care. This team includes the IMHT, Psychiatric Consultant, & Primary Care Provider to provide comprehensive behavioral health services within the primary care setting. IMHT will provide evidence-based interventions, in partnership with the treatment team, to promote symptom reduction and optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s symptoms and create customized treatment plan based on individual patient needs
• Screens patients for common behavioral health disorders using PHQ9, GAD7, Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment, or other tools as required.
• Monitors patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects/complications, with a goal of reduction in symptoms.
• Supports psychotropic medication management prescribed by PCPs, focusing on treatment adherence, side effects and other complications, and treatment effectiveness.
• Tracks patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using a registry, and uses the system to identify and re-engage patients
• Facilitates care plan changes for patients who are not improving, including changes in medications or psychosocial treatments or appropriate referrals for additional services.
• Manages behavioral health crisis as they arise in a primary care setting.
• Provides flexible behavioral health services to patients on and off current caseload, both through scheduled appointments and immediate interventions via warm handoffs during medical visits with primary care providers.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Potentially up to $5,000 sign on bonus!

Potentially up to $10.000 relocation bonus!

Position Summary

The Licensed Integrated Mental Health Therapist-BHN is responsible for independently providing assessments, treatment/care planning and psychosocial therapy within a primary care clinic setting for a diverse population of preventative, acute care and chronic disease management patients. The incumbent uses a variety of theoretical treatment models and interventions and excellent communication skills to work within a primary care/chronic disease management team setting with limited supervision; documents treatment/communication in keeping with department standards and keeps current on community resources to effectively provide linkage and advocacy to fulfill client’s needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, 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)

Minimum two (2) years of experience in a behavioral health setting

About Rockwood Clinic

MultiCare Rockwood Clinic is one of the region’s largest outpatient diagnostic and treatment centers, serving communities across eastern Washington, northern Idaho and western Montana. With more than 350 physicians and providers across 50 specialties and multiple primary and urgent care locations, Rockwood delivers more than 160,000 patient visits annually. This diverse and growing outpatient network offers a wide range of meaningful career opportunities.

About the Spokane Community

Spokane, in eastern Washington along the Spokane River and near the Selkirk Mountains, offers a vibrant city experience with endless access to outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries, and nearby national parks, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene. Spokane delivers the perfect balance of city living and Pacific Northwest recreation year-round.

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 $38.38 - $55.23 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.