Mental Health Therapist II

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Mental Health Therapist II to provide comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families. The therapist will conduct psychosocial assessments, diagnose mental health conditions, provide crisis intervention, develop treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based therapeutic services in individual, family, and group settings.

This role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while promoting positive treatment outcomes and continuity of care. The ideal candidate is a skilled clinician with experience working with youth and families and a strong commitment to professional excellence, advocacy, and behavioral health best practices.

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and mental status evaluations.
• Assess behavioral, emotional, social, family, and environmental factors impacting mental health.
• Establish diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based practices.
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy utilizing developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Deliver crisis intervention, stabilization services, and risk assessments as needed.
• Facilitate family meetings and provide psychoeducation to support treatment goals.
• Assist caregivers in understanding diagnoses, treatment plans, and behavioral support strategies.
• Evaluate patient progress and modify treatment approaches based on clinical needs.
• Recommend appropriate levels of care and coordinate referrals when necessary.

• Partner with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatry, social work, case management, education professionals, and community providers.
• Participate in treatment planning meetings and case reviews.
• Support patient engagement in treatment and discharge planning.
• Coordinate services to ensure continuity of care across healthcare and community settings.
• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to colleagues and developing behavioral health professionals.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Complete assessments, treatment notes, billing documentation, and required reports according to organizational standards.
• Adhere to all regulatory, ethical, legal, and professional practice requirements.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental projects.
• Contribute to program development and enhancement of behavioral health services.
• Provide education, training, or mentorship to staff, students, and community partners when appropriate.
• Maintain professional competency through continuing education and ongoing clinical development.
• Uphold professional ethics and standards of practice.

• Master's Degree in:
  
  
  
  • Social Work
  • Professional Counseling
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Behavioral Health or a closely related field
  
  
  
  

• Minimum 2 years of post-master's clinical experience providing direct behavioral health or mental health services.
• Experience providing therapy, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, and treatment planning.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric, behavioral health, healthcare, or community mental health setting preferred.

Must possess one of the following active licenses upon hire:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CAADC)

Applicable state licensure required based on work location.

• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development.
• Understanding of child and adolescent psychopathology.
• Experience with evidence-based therapeutic modalities and psychological assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of behavioral health treatment methodologies and crisis intervention strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care.
• Knowledge of community resources and patient advocacy practices.
• Professional demeanor, emotional maturity, and sound decision-making skills.

• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Prior experience in inpatient, outpatient, crisis response, or integrated behavioral health settings.
• Substance use counseling credentials or experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or providing clinical consultation to developing clinicians.

About Equiliem

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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