Join our team

Position:  Associate and Licensed Clinicians 

Hours: Full Time and Part Time (In-Person/Hybrid)

WA Locations: Port Orchard

 At Northwest Therapy Group we are a dynamic and growing mental health practice that values diversity, inclusivity, flexibility, and supportive work environments. We firmly believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. As a team, we continually strive to learn, grow, and support each other in our personal and professional development.

Our group practice is dedicated to providing quality, affordable therapeutic services to all, regardless of income and insurance.  Northwest Therapy Group values diversity and inclusion. We seek to develop as diverse of a team as possible by training and hiring clinicians from as many cultural backgrounds as possible to better serve an ever increasingly diverse community.

Pay:  

Pay ranges between $45k and $83k depending on qualifications and caseload.  

Benefits:

 NWTG offers a benefits package with medical and dental insurance for full-time employees. We offer a 401K for all employees. Full time and half-time therapists have the potential for student loan forgiveness. We offer 28 days of PTO each year, including 10 paid holidays. We also offer consultation on a weekly basis and supervision to all associate level therapists. 

Description of Responsibilities: 

We are seeking a highly motivated, compassionate and dedicated Licensed Therapist to join our diverse and supportive team. The successful candidate will provide quality counseling services to populations as agreed upon which may include: individuals, families, couples, and diverse minority groups. They will also play a vital role in contributing to our mission of creating a more inclusive, accepting, and healthy community. 

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or closely related field. (Licensed in the State of Washington to conduct Psychotherapy)
• Knowledge and experience with evidence-based treatment strategies towards current DSM covered diagnosis. 
• Knowledge and experience with the community support model. 
• Previous experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and working
• collaboratively with other service providers.
• Therapeutic skills relevant to the definition above.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills to include use of EHR software or equivalent for scheduling, time
• Management and all clinical documentation.
• Must pass a criminal background and Inspector General check.
• Must be able to credential as am “Approved Service Provider” with the WHCA.

Typical Therapeutic Duties:

• Work in collaboration with referral sources, community service providers, and adjunctive service providers to assess, develop, and facilitate individualized treatment services and ensure continuity of care.
• Provide a broad range of medically necessary therapeutic services, including intakes, individual therapy, and group therapy. Services may be provided in agency sites and online through the agency's EHR.
• Work collaboratively with an adult's multi-disciplinary team.  Manage individual and shared client caseloads per agency guidelines, develop services appropriate to a community-based service model and participate in the management of program resources within a managed care framework.
• Work in treatment collaboration with NWTG clinicians, leadership, and referral sources to assess, develop, and facilitate individual client treatment services and ensure consistency of care with other involved providers.
• Practice successful client engagement skills and strategically address clients with a frequent and predictable no-show pattern. Close clients when appropriate.
• Maintain regular attendance to ensure continuity of quality client care.
• Agrees to allow NWTG to advertise your services. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Therapeutic Responsibilities: 

• Hold sessions as scheduled.
• Diagnose appropriately, with proper documentation supporting the diagnosis. 
• Session notes completed within 48 hours of the session.
• Invoice for sessions filed within 48 hours, session note must be completed first.
• Treatment plans completed by the 3rd session. 
• Develop 24-hour crisis plans and utilize the High-Risk Protocol as appropriate. 
• Maintain clients' charts in accordance with WAC and agency standards.  
• Adhere to agency policy pertaining to documentation and chart maintenance.
• Attend mandatory meetings as assigned.
• Adhere to agency Performance Standard Expectations.
• Participate in clinical supervision and psychiatric consultation on a regular and scheduled basis. This includes all group supervision sessions unless excused by your clinical