Primary Therapist

Join Our Team as a Primary Therapist at AMFM Healthcare!

AMFM Healthcare is a leading adult residential treatment center around the nation dedicated to providing comprehensive, evidence-based care to individuals struggling with mental health disorders. Our mission is to offer compassionate, personalized care to help our clients achieve lasting recovery and improve their quality of life.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Therapist to join our team at AMFM Healthcare to extend our services to those in Fishline. The Primary Therapist will provide individual and group therapy to clients within the Fishline agency. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans that support clients in achieving their recovery goals. The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse populations and a strong commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care.

Fishline Case Managers and the AMFM team will execute a Release of Information (ROI) to facilitate the exchange of essential client care data. Upon execution of the ROI, the Fishline Receptionist will facilitate scheduling and referral appointments for the AMFM Therapist.

Data pertaining to Fishline client outcomes and sessions completed by the AMFM Therapist shall be provided, adhering to a reasonable schedule and documentation requirements as requested by Fishline.

Position Details

• Location: Remote
• Schedule: Must work three (3) work days during the business week from 9:00am-5:00pm. Scheduling is flexible.

About Us

After the tragic loss of a beloved son due to mental illness, A Mission for Michael (AMFM Healthcare) was created with the vision of preventing such hopelessness in the lives of others. Our mission is to provide exceptional residential mental health care that transforms lives and promotes lasting recovery. 

At AMFM Healthcare, our team is composed of individuals who possess both the qualifications and the unwavering passion to deliver comprehensive care for severe mental illness. We understand the profound impact mental health struggles can have on individuals and their families, and we are dedicated to offering support, healing, and hope.

What sets AMFM Healthcare apart in the field of mental health care is our commitment to an intensive focus on clinical evidence-based treatment. We believe in the power of proven therapeutic approaches and continuously strive to integrate the latest research and advancements into our care programs. By leveraging this expertise, we aim to provide the highest quality of treatment and optimize outcomes for our residents.

As you step into our facilities, you'll immediately notice that we are different from most mental health treatment centers. We foster a welcoming and nurturing environment where individuals can find solace and embark on their journey to recovery. Our dedicated staff members prioritize personalized and compassionate care, understanding that each person's experience with mental illness is unique. We take the time to truly listen, to empathize, and to tailor our programs to meet the specific needs of each resident.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum Education Requirement: Masters degree or higher in a relevant course of study at an accredited university.

2. Acceptable Credentials (Minimum) - Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Mental Health Counselor. Fully licensed preferred. Must be in Washington State.

3. Hands-on experience in Groups (process, psycho educational, and topic), Family Therapy, Individual Therapy (wide range of modalities accepted), and working with clients with addiction issues.

4. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function assigned satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

5. Successful completion of Criminal Background Checks through DSS LiveScan DOJ Fingerprint, in addition to passing the ADP Selective Screening Services background check.

6. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 20 lbs. 

Responsibilities and Job Duties:

1. Conduct clinical evaluation, biopsychosocial assessment, client diagnosis, and interpretive summary. Prepare person-centered treatment plans, case management, consultation, education, and referral as needed.

2. Provide therapeutic interventions including crisis counseling to individuals, groups and families as needed.

3. Facilitate individual psychotherapy sessions and group therapy.

4. Provide services in accordance to organization’s policies and procedures and established Mental Health and Substance Abuse Standards as well as within the scope of practice of the therapist.

5. Evaluate the individual and family systems as well as assess clients functioning within work, family, and routines of daily living and identify areas needing continued support, resources, and treatment in order to assist clients.

6. Maintain Electronic Health Records to reflect the course of treatment and provide required documentation.

7. Prepare pre-certification/authorization information to insurance utilization review team and subsequent concurrent review (continued stay) clinical reports per medical necessity criteria.

8. Provide emergency crisis services during work hours and after hours as assigned.

9. Attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences, training, and other activities, which ensure effective and efficient functioning of clinical operations.

10. Adhere to organizational standards and policies and procedures, code of ethics, legal aspects of clinical practice, professional standards, duty to warn, abuse and neglect reporting policies and procedures and exercise professionalism at all times.

AMFM Healthcare is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.