Outpatient Program Therapist - $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Listed compensation
$83k-$102k
The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital - Marysville, WA 98271Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $83,200.00 - $102,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareThe Program Therapist performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their bio psychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed.
Salary
Fully Licensed- Up to $95,000 per year (based on experience) Associate's- Up to $79,000 per year (based on experience)Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field preferred. Experience: A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; and have strong clinical assessment skills preferred. License: Must possess a Washington state license in social work or clinical related mental health field.
Schedules
From Tuesday to Saturday or from Suday to Thursday Additional Requirements: CPR certification and crisis intervention/management training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure. May be required to work flexible hours. Mental Health Provider acknowledgement from DBHR, if eligible.
Children’s Mental Health Specialist acknowledgement from DBHR, if eligible. Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital offers competitive rates and benefits; time off, medical, dental, vision, employer paid long term disability, life insurance, and matching 401k.
Key Responsibilities
The Program Therapist provides specialized clinical social work services, including crisis intervention and family therapy, to assist patients in achieving optimal emotional health. They are responsible for performing bio psychosocial assessments and coordinating patient care through teaching and referrals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or a related mental health field and possess a valid Washington state license. A minimum of two years of experience in a psychiatric health care facility is required, along with CPR and crisis intervention training.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 32% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$93k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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