Mental Health Therapist in Spokane, Washington at Volunteers of America Eastern Washington

Mental Health Clinician (LMHC or LICSW)

What if clinicians were valued for all of their work, not just billable hours? Volunteers of America Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho is launching a new Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic, and we're looking for an experienced LMHC or LICSW to help shape services from the ground up. This is not a traditional community-based behavioral health role. Our clinicians are paid for their full 40-hour workweek, not just time spent in sessions. We believe quality care includes treatment planning, care coordination, documentation, crisis response, consultation, team collaboration, and professional development. As a full-time clinician, you'll have a realistic productivity expectation of approximately 20-25 billable hours per week, allowing time to provide the thoughtful, integrated care participants deserve. If you're looking for meaningful clinical work, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to help build an innovative outpatient behavioral health program, we'd love to meet you.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Help build a brand-new Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic
• Paid for all 40 hours worked, not just direct service hours
• Realistic 20-25 billable hours weekly expectation
• Strong focus on clinician sustainability and quality care
• Collaborative team of Mental Health Clinicians, SUDPs, Care Coordinators, Peer Support Specialists, and Behavioral Health Specialists
• Opportunity to work with individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring challenges
• Opportunity to shape and influence a growing program from the beginning
• Exceptional employer-paid benefits package

Compensation & Benefits

We believe caring for employees is part of delivering exceptional care.

• Competitive compensation
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (approximately $12,000-$15,000 annual value)
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability (approximately $1,500-$2,500 annual value)
• Generous PTO, including vacation and sick leave
• 8 paid holidays plus up to 5 floating holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Free electric vehicle charging at our main location

About the Clinic

VOA's new Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic expands our continuum of care by creating a dedicated outpatient setting where participants can access coordinated behavioral health services in one location. While VOA is known for meeting people where they are through community-based and housing-focused services, this clinic offers a unique opportunity to provide treatment in a professional outpatient environment designed specifically for integrated care. The clinic focuses on serving individuals experiencing mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring challenges through a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented model.

What You'll Do

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and diagnostic evaluations
• Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, including:
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Behavioral Activation
  • DBT-informed interventions
  • EMDR when appropriate
• Monitor participant progress and adjust treatment strategies
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis interventions
• Develop safety plans and coordinate higher levels of care when necessary

• Coordinate care with SUDPs, Care Coordinators, Peer Support Specialists, and community partners
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
• Provide consultation and case review support
• Maintain timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities

Who We're Looking For

This position is a great fit for clinicians who:

• Enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Believe in trauma-informed, person-centered care
• Value collaboration and integrated treatment approaches
• Can balance empathy with strong clinical judgment
• Are comfortable working with diagnostic complexity
• Enjoy helping build innovative programs and services
• Want to make a meaningful impact in their community

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Washington State LMHC or LICSW license
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience after obtaining full licensure
• Meet Washington State Mental Health Professional requirements
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Experience supporting individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, poverty, or housing instability
• Experience using electronic health records
• Ability to pass a Comprehensive Criminal History Background Check

• Two or more years of outpatient behavioral health experience
• Experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Experience working with youth, young adults, or unhoused populations
• Experience in integrated behavioral health settings
• Knowledge of Medicaid documentation requirements

Schedule

Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week | Monday-Friday. Typical operating hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Flexible scheduling opportunities may be available based on program needs.

About VOA

Volunteers of America Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho provides behavioral health, housing, shelter, and supportive services throughout the region. We believe recovery happens through connection, collaboration, and meeting people where they are. Through our new Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic, we're bringing mental health treatment, substance use services, care coordination, and peer support together to help individuals build healthier, more stable futures.

If you're an LMHC or LICSW looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your time is respected, and your work helps build something new, we encourage you to apply.