Therapist – Suicide Prevention, Family Support

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Deliver evidence-based teletherapy for individuals, families, and parents/guardians for youth aged 12–26 who are at high or critical risk of suicide.

• Employ family-systems frameworks, C-CBT, DBT skills, and Motivational Interviewing techniques.

• Perform suicide risk assessments utilizing validated tools such as the C-SSRS.

• Facilitate real-time safety planning, lethal means counseling, and crisis stabilization efforts.

• Conduct monthly clinical assessments to evaluate acuity and monitor the trajectory of suicide risk.

• Modify care frequency and treatment objectives according to member readiness and family capacity.

• Lead clinical safety strategies in collaboration with Behavioral Health Support Specialists and the 24/7 crisis response team.

• Address high-acuity situations through immediate risk mitigation, triage, and updates to safety plans.

• Ensure timely DAP documentation that substantiates medical necessity, suicide risk levels, family interventions, and holistic care for Medicaid FFS billing.

• Utilize video conferencing, secure messaging, and interactive safety applications to engage with youth and caregivers.

• Take part in interdisciplinary huddles, maintain accurate registries, and monitor clinical KPIs.

• Work collaboratively with members, families, and healthcare providers to create tailored care plans.

• Develop and coordinate resources for medical, behavioral, suicide prevention, and social services.

• Identify and initiate referrals for financial, psychosocial, community, and state-supported services.

• Keep thorough records of assessments, care plans, referrals, reports, diagnostic records, and confidential member documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or another relevant behavioral health discipline from an accredited institution is required.

• Valid independent behavioral health license from the Washington Department of Health (WA DOH).

• Acceptable licenses include LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT.

• Minimum of two years of direct experience working with adolescents and adults in the behavioral health sector is required.

• Strong preference for experience in suicide prevention.

• Required crisis intervention training and experience.

• Knowledge of local resources, social determinants of health, mental health issues, substance use disorders, interpersonal violence, and social challenges.

• Familiarity with Medicare or Medicaid practices is preferred.

• Proficient in computer use, including experience with electronic health records (EHR).

• Capability to provide case management in both routine and crisis scenarios.

• Must maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment when handling sensitive member information.

• Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Strong planning, organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.

• Ability to work independently, adapt to change, and operate with urgency in a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Supplemental Life Insurance.

• Short Term and Long Term Insurance provided by Mindoula.

• 401k plan with company matching contributions.

• Three weeks of paid vacation annually.

• Four mental wellness days.

• Eleven paid holidays.

• Eight weeks of paid parental leave.

• $500 reimbursement for Personal Development Program credits each calendar year.