Mental Health Program Therapist (Outpatient)

South Sound Behavioral Hospital

7 days ago

Lacey, Washington$40 - $45/hrPer Diem / PRNMental Health Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join South Sound Behavioral Hospital as a Outpatient Mental Health Therapist – Per Diem, Lacey WA in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: South Sound Behavioral Hospital - Lacey, WA 98503Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $40.00 - $45.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate structured therapeutic groups using evidence‑based modalities (CBT, DBT, psychoeducation, skills training, relapse‑prevention, etc.

Promote engagement, collaboration, and problem‑solving within group settings to support patient progress and cohesion.

Assess and document patient participation, progress, and clinical needs in accordance with program and regulatory standards.

Contribute to individualized treatment planning by providing timely clinical updates and observations to the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary Vision insurance Dental insurance 100% company

paid long term disability insurance Paid time off Paid holidays Cafeteria on site Employee engagement events Employee assistance program Employee recognition program Free parking Disclaimer:

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $40 - $45/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join South Sound Behavioral Hospital as a Outpatient Mental Health Therapist – Per Diem, Lacey WA.

Key Skills

Group FacilitationCrisis InterventionClinical AssessmentEvidence-Based TherapyCBTDBTPsychoeducationSkills TrainingRelapse PreventionPatient EngagementTreatment PlanningCultural CompetenceTrauma-Informed CareCollaborationDocumentationProblem Solving

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Program Therapist (Outpatient) at South Sound Behavioral Hospital a 3.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at South Sound Behavioral Hospital is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

South Sound Behavioral Hospital lists compensation for this psychologist position at $40k to $45k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $45000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lacey, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Group Facilitation, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Assessment, Evidence-Based Therapy, CBT, DBT, Psychoeducation, Skills Training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Outpatient Therapist will facilitate structured therapeutic groups using evidence-based modalities and promote patient engagement and collaboration. They will assess patient progress, contribute to treatment planning, and support crisis intervention as needed.

Benefits package: 401(k) with Matching, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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