Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital·Tacoma, Washington
Responsible for providing daily treatment activities and facilitating group therapy for adult patients in an acute inpatient psychiatric unit. The goal is to assist patients in achieving psychiatric stabilization and a successful return to the community.
Wellfound is hiring a full-time Group Therapist to join our inpatient team.
This position is five 8 hour shifts per week, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm one week, then four 10 hours shifts, 8:30 am - 7:00 pm second week.
Weekends may be included.
Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Tacoma, Washington.
We are Department of Health and Joint Commission accredited.
We are an acute care psychiatric hospital providing care to both voluntary and involuntary patients.
At Wellfound, our approach to treatment emphasizes whole-person centered care that supports wellness and recovery. We respect and are inclusive of everyone’s unique values, strengths, and beliefs. We believe in a team approach to care which includes our amazing providers, nurses, mental health technicians and therapy team members.
This position is responsible for providing routine, daily treatment activities in a fast-paced acute inpatient psychiatric unit. Incumbents in this position are responsible for working with a variety of adult patients with behavioral health disorders to assist in achieving psychiatric stabilization and return to the community. Incumbents should have knowledge of basic principles of psychiatric recovery, knowledge of effective group therapy modalities, ability to document patient care in accordance with facility policies and regulatory guidance. Incumbent primary duties will include facilitating group treatment. We offer competitive pay and benefits:
Hourly Union: $30.24-$56.07 depending on experience and the union scale
Weekend Shift Differential: $1.85
Great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Supplemental Life Insurance eligible the first of the month following 30 days of hire.
Employee Assistance Program up on hire
403B with discretionary match for those that participate in the plan and meet work requirements
Paid Time Off - You will accrue Paid Sick and Safe Leave at 1 hour per 40 hours worked. Paid Sick leave cannot be used until 90 days after your hire date.
Paid Time Off will be accrued based on hours worked and tenure. You will accrue 0.12 hours of PTO per hours worked until you reach the next level of accrual. PTO cannot be used until 90 days after your hire date with the exception of designated Wellfound holidays.
• One year’s experience in a psychiatric setting
Union Membership As a condition of employment, you must join the SEIU Union within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and remain a member in good standing of the Union, unless you submit and are approved for a religious exemption.
Requires a Master's degree in a counseling-related field and one year of experience in a psychiatric setting. Candidates must hold or obtain a Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration or a relevant mental health license, along with BLS certification.
Market context
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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