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Senior IOP Therapist - Per Diem, Temporary

SERO MENTAL HEALTH·Bellevue, Washington

$138/hr·Temporary·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 18 days ago
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About the role

Provide individual and group therapy using a DBT framework for patients with eating and mood disorders. Manage crisis interventions, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain clinical documentation in the EMR system.

This position will be for September 2026-April 2027. Can guarantee 10-20 hours during this time. Possible hours after April 2027.

Primary Purpose and Function

Provides Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), individual and group therapy treatment to patients in THIRA Health’s intensive outpatient program.

Required Qualifications: · Masters degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related therapy field

· Washington State Independent Licensure (PhD, PsyD, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT)

· Minimum two (2) years experience providing individual, group, and/or family therapy from a behavioral orientation

· Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and/or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) training and experience

· Experience delivering therapy to eating disorder and mood disorder patients

  • · Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and the ability to use various software programs
  • Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state)
  • Experience and literacy with Electronic Medical Records systems medical practice software
  • Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with Kipu EMR applications

Addendum A: Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  • Provide individual and group therapy from a DBT framework to adults and adolescents diagnosed with mood, anxiety and other emotion regulation disorders and/or eating disorders
  • Deliver crisis intervention services inclusive of suicide risk assessment and management, create safety plans, de-escalate dysregulated patients, and mediate conflicts between patients
  • Facilitate family involvement in treatment including but not limited to contact, coordination of care, and therapy sessions
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team regarding treatment planning, progress assessment, and discharge planning
  • Create, update, and implement a behavioral treatment plan for each individual therapy patient
  • Utilize Electronic Medical Record to complete clinical documentation in a timely manner including but not limited to: Treatment Plan, Discharge Plans, Utilization Review Summaries, individual and group therapy notes, risk assessments and safety planning, and other documentation as assigned
  • Work collaboratively with team members and Utilization Review department to prepare comprehensive treatment summaries; assess treatment progress and barriers to discharge
  • Join and contribute to the THIRA DBT Consultation Team

Addendum B: General Responsibilities & Expectations

  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  • Support and maintain policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and client confidentiality; monitor documents according to company and HIPAA policies
  • Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.
  • Adhere to WA State Requirements for Mandated Reporting
  • Demonstrate awareness and respect for diverse clients and staff
  • Adhere to THIRA Health’s compliance standards, Ethics and Code of Conduct Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy
  • Attend and actively participate in all required THIRA meetings, training, and all other coverage, duties, and special projects as assigned
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and judgement with sensitive and confidential matters, including PII, PHI, and HIPAA requirements
  • Demonstrate ability to multi-task
  • Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
  • Maintain focus on THIRA’s core principles, priorities, and patient-centered culture
  • Effectively communicate with all levels of staff, visitors, healthcare professionals, marketers, and the public in a professional, sensitive, and interpersonal manner

Working Environment

Work is performed primarily indoors, with both artificial and natural lighting.

Equipment used includes standard office equipment, i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, printer, and scanner.

Physical demands include sitting, walking, standing, bending over, repetitive use of hands, and lifting up to 25lbs.

Position requires close contact with all THIRA Health staff and mental health patients.

Hours and days can vary within a Saturday through Friday week.

Performance Assessment Criteria

  • Performance is evaluated annually via a Performance Evaluation
  • See Addendum A for full Performance Assessment Criteria

Competency Assessment Criteria

  • Competency is evaluated annually via a Competency Assessment
  • See Addendum B for full Competency Assessment Criteria

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a therapy-related field and independent licensure in Washington State. Candidates must have at least two years of behavioral therapy experience and proficiency in CBT or DBT.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Microsoft Office
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Family Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Suicide Risk Assessment
  • Patient De-escalation
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Posting details

Employment type
Temporary
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$138/hr
Location
Bellevue, Washington
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

SERO MENTAL HEALTH

Sero Mental Health develops and operates high-quality mental health treatment centers nationwide. Our innovative vision is to build best-in-class centers committed to clinical excellence, outcomes-driven approaches, and integrated models across the care continuum. Our Centers:...

Salary listed on 26 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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Behavioral health positions in Washington are typically supported by steady demand from outpatient, community, and telehealth settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a current unrestricted clinical license, experience with evidence-based therapy, and the ability to work from a HIPAA-compliant home office. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license status and prepare examples of your therapy approach before applying.

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