Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Washington
Mental Health Therapist jobs in Washington are open across Lakewood, Puyallup, and Seattle and other Washington metros, with employers like MultiCare Health System, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, and LifeStance Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization.
Position Summary
Full-time Mental Health Therapist position available for our Behavioral Health Program located in Lynnwood, WA. The MH Therapist provides assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, case management in coordination with other teams or parties involved with treatment. In addition, the therapist will provide individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment and treatment plans, and lead therapy groups. This position uses a patient registry to track and measure patient goals and clinical outcomes, and facilitate treatment adjustment if a patient is not improving as expected. The person in this position will utilize pay-for-performance mechanisms to support model fidelity and prioritize patient outcomes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
ADMINISTRATIVE
- Assists in insuring agency compliance with WAC's, RCW's, and other pertinent laws, regulations, and contracts
- Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures as directed by the Program Manager
- Educates staff regarding the process for mental health service referrals and regarding psycho educational topics (suicide risk assessment, behavior modification, etc.) as directed by the Program Manager
- Maintains documentation of mental health services, and follow through in patient charts
CLINICAL DUTIES
- Provides diagnostic assessments for each patient during the program. Documents outcomes, justifies diagnoses, and communicates with the primary Chemical Dependency Counselor regarding outcomes and recommendations
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
- Able to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients
- Refers patients to psychiatric services as appropriate. Gathers record materials and background information as needed by the community mental health center (See Policies and Procedures). Attends session with the psychiatric service provider to insure accuracy of presentation and that identified needs are addressed. Provides monitoring regarding the effects of medications, and feedback to the psychiatrist regarding effects/side effects
- Provides consultation to Sea Mar staff regarding mental health and behavioral issues; and develops treatment plans with staff to address emotional needs and behavioral problems identified for patients
- Provides individual counseling, in coordination with other system as needed
- Provides suicide risk assessment and develop treatment plans to address suicidal ideation or gestures. Uses case management as needed to provide follow through and build community support as follow through. Provides other crisis stabilization as needed
- Gathers information regarding past mental health services to be used in the individual’s treatment plan development. Provides mental health services referrals to patients prior to or following admission, and exchanges information with outside service providers
- Supports other staff regarding mental health needs of staff or patients. Maintains confidentiality, prevent splitting between staff and patients, and offer concrete ideas on handling challenging situations
PRODUCTIVITY STANDARD
- Performs a minimum of 80 hours of face-to-face contact and 80 encounters each month
EDUCATION AND/OR REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology or social work, which includes course work in psychological diagnostics, is required
- Applicants must qualify as an MHP in accordance with state WACs
- Good oral and written skills a must
- Experience with the MHIP model of care, patient registries, and collaborative care required
- Four or more years’ experience in the field
- Must meet criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP)
- Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License (may be pending for up to 60 days if applied for within 7 days of being offered employment) or mental health Associate License (includes Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, and Clinical Social Worker)
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
WHAT WE OFFER
Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription coverage
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays
We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Adekunbi Olukoya, Program Manager at AdekunbiOlukoya@seamarchc.org.
LOCATION
Lynnwood, WA
EEO STATEMENT
Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted 7/23/2024
External candidates considered after 7/26/2024
This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).
INTRODUCTION
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization.
Position Summary
Full-time Mental Health Therapist position available for our Behavioral Health Program located in Lynnwood, WA. The MH Therapist provides assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, case management in coordination with other teams or parties involved with treatment. In addition, the therapist will provide individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment and treatment plans, and lead therapy groups. This position uses a patient registry to track and measure patient goals and clinical outcomes, and facilitate treatment adjustment if a patient is not improving as expected. The person in this position will utilize pay-for-performance mechanisms to support model fidelity and prioritize patient outcomes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
ADMINISTRATIVE
- Assists in insuring agency compliance with WAC's, RCW's, and other pertinent laws, regulations, and contracts
- Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures as directed by the Program Manager
- Educates staff regarding the process for mental health service referrals and regarding psycho educational topics (suicide risk assessment, behavior modification, etc.) as directed by the Program Manager
- Maintains documentation of mental health services, and follow through in patient charts
CLINICAL DUTIES
- Provides diagnostic assessments for each patient during the program. Documents outcomes, justifies diagnoses, and communicates with the primary Chemical Dependency Counselor regarding outcomes and recommendations
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
- Able to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients
- Refers patients to psychiatric services as appropriate. Gathers record materials and background information as needed by the community mental health center (See Policies and Procedures). Attends session with the psychiatric service provider to insure accuracy of presentation and that identified needs are addressed. Provides monitoring regarding the effects of medications, and feedback to the psychiatrist regarding effects/side effects
- Provides consultation to Sea Mar staff regarding mental health and behavioral issues; and develops treatment plans with staff to address emotional needs and behavioral problems identified for patients
- Provides individual counseling, in coordination with other system as needed
- Provides suicide risk assessment and develop treatment plans to address suicidal ideation or gestures. Uses case management as needed to provide follow through and build community support as follow through. Provides other crisis stabilization as needed
- Gathers information regarding past mental health services to be used in the individual’s treatment plan development. Provides mental health services referrals to patients prior to or following admission, and exchanges information with outside service providers
- Supports other staff regarding mental health needs of staff or patients. Maintains confidentiality, prevent splitting between staff and patients, and offer concrete ideas on handling challenging situations
PRODUCTIVITY STANDARD
- Performs a minimum of 80 hours of face-to-face contact and 80 encounters each month
EDUCATION AND/OR REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology or social work, which includes course work in psychological diagnostics, is required
- Applicants must qualify as an MHP in accordance with state WACs
- Good oral and written skills a must
- Experience with the MHIP model of care, patient registries, and collaborative care required
- Four or more years’ experience in the field
- Must meet criteria of a Mental Health Professional (MHP)
- Must hold and maintain an active Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License (may be pending for up to 60 days if applied for within 7 days of being offered employment) or mental health Associate License (includes Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, and Clinical Social Worker)
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
WHAT WE OFFER
Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription coverage
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays
We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Adekunbi Olukoya, Program Manager at AdekunbiOlukoya@seamarchc.org.
LOCATION
Lynnwood, WA
EEO STATEMENT
Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted 7/23/2024
External candidates considered after 7/26/2024
This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).
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Mental Health Therapist Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- MultiCare Health System26
- Sea Mar Community Health Centers24
- LifeStance Health12
- Comprehensive Healthcare4
- CONSEJO Counseling and Referral Service3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services80
- Non-Profit & Social Services9
- Sports & Recreation2
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health therapist jobs across Washington.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychology
- Active state licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LMHC, or associate licensure with supervision
- Proficiency in evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused therapy
- Experience completing clinical documentation and treatment plans in an EHR system
- Ability to conduct intake assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and safety risk assessments
- Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and mandatory reporting obligations for the practice setting
Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How many mental health therapist jobs are there in Washington?
There are 82+ mental health therapist openings in Washington on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Lakewood, Puyallup, and Seattle. New positions post regularly as employers across Washington hire.
Which Washington cities have the most mental health therapist jobs?
Lakewood, Puyallup, and Seattle have the most mental health therapist openings in Washington right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire mental health therapists in Washington?
Employers hiring mental health therapists in Washington include MultiCare Health System, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, and LifeStance Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote mental health therapist jobs in Washington?
Yes. About 13% of mental health therapist openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Washington metros.
How do I apply for mental health therapist jobs in Washington?
You can apply to mental health therapist jobs in Washington directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Washington location, then apply to each one that fits.
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