Licensed Adult Outpatient Therapist at Three Rivers Therapy, LLC – Kennewick, Washington

We are seeking a Licensed Adult Outpatient Therapist role provides the opportunity to build a consistent caseload, deliver high quality clinical care, and work within a collaborative, well supported outpatient environment. You will independently assess, diagnose, and treat adult clients using evidence based practices while maintaining strong clinical and documentation standards.

This position offers stability, professional growth, clinical autonomy, and the ability to make meaningful impact through long term client relationships.

What You’ll Do

Provide Clinical Care

• Deliver individual and group therapy using evidence based therapeutic approaches
• Establish strong therapeutic relationships that support stability, recovery, and growth
• Independently assess, diagnose, and treat adult behavioral health conditions within scope of licensure

Assessment and Treatment Planning

• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans based on clinical progress

Crisis Intervention and Risk Management

• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning when needed
• Support clients in developing relapse prevention and coping strategies

Care Coordination and Resource Support

• Provide psychoeducation related to diagnoses, treatment approaches, and skill building
• Coordinate referrals and connect clients with appropriate community resources

Clinical Documentation and Productivity

• Maintain a minimum of 70 percent productivity through direct service hours
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
• Ensure documentation meets insurance, medical necessity, and regulatory standards

Collaboration and Professional Practice

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and referral partners
• Participate in clinical meetings, supervision, and quality improvement initiatives

Professional Development

• Maintain licensure and required continuing education
• Engage in ongoing clinical training and skill development
• Additional duties may be assigned based on program needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field from an accredited program
• Active, unrestricted Washington State license in good standing as one of the following:
• - MHCAL
• - LMHC
• - LICSW
• - LMFT
• Ability to independently assess, diagnose, and treat adult behavioral health conditions
• Experience providing outpatient therapy using evidence based approaches
• Strong clinical documentation skills and familiarity with insurance and medical necessity standards
• Comfort managing a full outpatient caseload with productivity expectations
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with electronic health records and telehealth platforms
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with trauma, substance use, serious mental illness, or co-occurring disorders
• Knowledge of Benton and Franklin County community resources
• Experience in integrated or collaborative care settings

Licensing and Compliance

• Must maintain active Washington State licensure in good standing throughout employment
• Ability to pass required background checks

Physical Requirements

• Primarily sedentary work with occasional standing and light lifting
• Repetitive computer and documentation tasks