Mental Health Program Therapist (Inpatient)

7 days ago
United States$40.00 - $45.00 HourlyPer Diem / PRNMental Health Therapy

Job Description

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

  • will you make a difference? As a Program Therapist (Behavioral Health Social Worker / Mental Health Therapist) at South Sound Behavioral Hospital in Lacey, WA, you’ll play a vital role in providing compassionate, evidence-based care to patients in our inpatient behavioral health programs.
  • will assess, plan, and deliver therapeutic services that help patients achieve stability and begin their recovery journey.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments and maintain accurate, timely documentation.

Requirements

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

  • Hourly rate: $45/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join South Sound Behavioral Hospital as a Mental Health Program Therapist (Inpatient).

Key Skills

Mental Health TherapyPsychosocial AssessmentIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyFamily TherapyCrisis InterventionTreatment PlanningDocumentationCollaborationPatient CareBehavioral HealthSocial WorkCounselingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProfessional Development
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Program Therapist (Inpatient) 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

Stated compensation: $40.00 - $45.00 Hourly.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $45 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental Health Therapy, Psychosocial Assessment, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Planning, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: As a Program Therapist, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients in inpatient behavioral health programs. This includes assessing, planning, and delivering therapeutic services, as well as facilitating therapy sessions and coordinating discharge planning.

Benefits package: 401(k) + Matching, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental 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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About South Sound Behavioral Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Marysville, Washington
2-5

Benefits & Perks

401(k) + Matching
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
3.7

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

7d ago

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