Integrated Mental Health Therapist: Primary Care​/Pediatrics​/Women’s Health, Pierce

Integrated Mental Health Therapist:
Primary Care/Pediatrics/Women’s Health, Pierce County

Brought into a multidisciplinary team in primary care settings, the Integrated Mental Health Therapist (IMHT) provides evidence‑based behavioral health services within Multi Care Health System’s Office of Primary Care. The IMHT works closely with primary care providers and a psychiatric consultant to assess, plan, and intervene to promote symptom reduction and optimal patient outcomes.

FTE: 1.0 –
Shift: Day –
Schedule: Day

Clinic locations: West Tacoma Family Medicine, South Hill Family Medicine, Family Medicine Center, Tacoma Central Family Medicine, Northshore Family Medicine, Sumner Family Medicine, Primary Care Puyallup, East Pierce Family Medicine, Lakewood Clinic

• Assess patient’s symptoms and create a customized treatment plan based on individual needs
• Screen patients for behavioral health disorders using tools such as PHQ‑9, GAD‑7, Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment, or others as required
• Monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects, aiming for symptom reduction
• Support psychotropic medication management prescribed by PCPs, focusing on adherence, side effects, and effectiveness
• Track patient follow‑up and clinical outcomes using a registry to identify and re‑engage patients
• Facilitate care plan changes for patients not improving, including medication or psychosocial adjustments or appropriate referrals
• Manage behavioral health crises as they arise in primary care
• Provide flexible behavioral health services to patients on and off current caseload through scheduled appointments and immediate interventions during warm handoffs with primary care providers

The Licensed Integrated Mental Health Therapist‑BHN independently provides assessments, treatment/care planning, and psychosocial therapy within a primary care clinic for a diverse population of preventative, acute care, and chronic disease management patients. The incumbent uses a variety of theoretical treatment models and excellent communication skills to work within a primary care/chronic disease management team with limited supervision, documents treatment, and stays current on community resources for linkage and advocacy.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field
• One of the higher credentials defined within HB 1724:
  Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW)
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a behavioral health setting

As a Multi Care employee, you will reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness, and Joy. These values guide patient care and shape our organizational expectations.

• Belonging:
  We work to create a true sense of belonging for all employees
• Mission‑driven:
  Dedicated to partnering for healing and a healthy future for patients and communities
• Market leadership:
  Washington state’s largest community‑based, locally governed health system
• Employee‑centric:
  Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” for several years
• Technology: “Most Wired” health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research:
  Multi Care Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of groundbreaking research
• Lifestyle:
  Live and work in the Pacific Northwest with breathtaking natural surroundings

Competitive salary ($39.46 – $56.78 USD) plus medical, dental, retirement, and paid time off. Compensation is influenced by skill set, experience, and certifications. If the position is union‑contracted, pay will reflect the appropriate step on the pay scale.

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