Psychotherapist, SAGE

Job overview

Psychotherapist, SAGE is an onsite, full-time day role in Seattle, WA. Compensation is $84,337.44–$93,115.20 per year. The SAGE program serves adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses; DESC provides behavioral health services and supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness and complex health conditions. The psychotherapist provides short-term individual and group therapy within a multidisciplinary team. Through counseling, assessment, outreach, crisis response, and coordination with care partners, the role supports clients’ recovery goals and engagement with services.

What you'll do

• Provide brief individual counseling using cognitive behavioral therapy within a recovery model
• facilitate group counseling
• develop measurable therapy goals
• document services
• collaborate with care team members and assist with individualized service plans
• conduct outreach and engagement, psychosocial assessments, and Less Restrictive Alternative reviews as needed
• provide crisis intervention and risk assessment
• support clients in maintaining healthy living conditions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

psychotherapist

sage

behavioral health

individual therapy

group counseling

cognitive behavioral therapy

recovery model

crisis intervention

seattle wa

desc

$84,337–$93,115/year

seiu healthcare 1199nw

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical coverage with no employee premiums or payroll deductions, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, FSA, ORCA card subsidy, 34 days of paid time off per year, and retirement plan.

Why this role

Requires a master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related behavioral science and eligibility for a qualifying Washington mental health professional credential. The posting lists Saturday and Sunday as days off and identifies union representation by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW.

About the employer

DESC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.