Mental Health Therapist, Suicide Care and Psychosis​/Journeys

Seattle Children’s Hospital

Seattle Children’s Hospital is seeking a licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our Magnuson campus team, splitting their time between two specialized programs:
Suicide Care and Psychosis/New Journeys. In this in-person role, you will provide short-term crisis stabilization for youth (ages 10–18) using CAMS and CBT, as well as long-term, fidelity-based family therapy for young adults (ages 13–21) experiencing psychosis. As part of a multidisciplinary team of psychologists and psychiatrists, you will conduct evaluations and lead individual, group, and parent sessions. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in adolescent suicidality and psychosis, a willingness to be trained in specialty protocols, and the flexibility to work at least one evening per week to support equitable access to care.

Provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and families with psychosocial, developmental, emotional, and behavioral issues.

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field. Minimum two years experience in providing direct treatment services to children and families, with specialization in child development and Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Psychiatric diagnoses. Evening and Weekend work required.

Licensed as a Mental Health Professional in Washington State in appropriate field according to degree (e.g., LICSW, LMFT). Prior to start of employment, must obtain, and maintain in good standing, medical or allied health professional staff privileges that are not limited, revoked, suspended, conditioned, or probationary, except for normal probationary periods due to initial appointment. All medical and allied health professional staff members are provisional for the first year.

Any and all medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children's will terminate automatically upon the termination of the individual's employment at Children's. Termination of employment does not prohibit the individual from seeking medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children’s as a non-employee in any category for which the individual qualifies. Questions regarding medical or allied health professional staff privileges may be directed to Medical Staff Services.

Experience in autism spectrum disorder treatment and psycho educational approaches. Minority Mental Health Specialist designation. Experience with multi-system involved children with severe behavioral problems and/or developmental disabilities. Experience with the King County MHP and Washington State Mental Health WACs. Experience providing comprehensive intake evaluations with multi-axial diagnoses. Experience with evidence based practice.

$46.96 - $70.43 per hour

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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