Collaborative Care Integrated Mental Health Therapist: Primary Care, Thurston Co

Collaborative Care Integrated Mental Health Therapist: Primary Care, Thurston Co MultiCare Health System - Puyallup, WA

Posted: 5/25/2026 - Expires: 8/23/2026

Job ID: 293440567

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Job Description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

**The primary location of this position will be at Yauger Family Medicine, Olympia Internal Medicine, Capital Women's Health, or Cooper Point*

The Integrated Mental Health Therapist (IMHT) works within a multidisciplinary team embedded in the primary care clinic and utilizes the Collaborative Care model of care. This team includes the IMHT, Psychiatric Consultant, & Primary Care Provider to provide comprehensive behavioral health services within the primary care setting. IMHT will provide evidence-based interventions, in partnership with the treatment team, to promote symptom reduction and optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

-Assesses patient's symptoms and create customized treatment plan based on individual patient needs

-Screens patients for common behavioral health disorders using PHQ9, GAD7, Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment, or other tools as required.

-Monitors patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects/complications, with a goal of reduction in symptoms.

-Supports psychotropic medication management prescribed by PCPs, focusing on treatment adherence, side effects and other complications, and treatment effectiveness.

-Tracks patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using a registry, and uses the system to identify and re-engage patients

-Facilitates care plan changes for patients who are not improving, including changes in medications or psychosocial treatments or appropriate referrals for additional services.

-Manages behavioral health crisis as they arise in a primary care setting.

-Provides flexible behavioral health services to patients on and off current caseload, both through scheduled appointments and immediate interventions via warm handoffs during medical visits with primary care providers.

FTE:

1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Day

Potentially up to $5,000 sign on bonus!

Potentially up to $10.000 relocation bonus!

Position Summary

The Licensed Integrated Mental Health Therapist-BHN is responsible for independently providing assessments, treatment/care planning and psychosocial therapy within a primary care clinic setting for a diverse population of preventative, acute care and chronic disease management patients. The incumbent uses a variety of theoretical treatment models and interventions and excellent communication skills to work within a primary care/chronic disease management team setting with limited supervision; documents treatment/communication in keeping with department standards and keeps current on community resources to effectively provide linkage and advocacy to fulfill client's needs.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
• A Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724 one of these higher credentials are held : Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW)
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a behavioral health setting
• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
• A Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724 one of these higher credentials are held : Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW)
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a behavioral health setting

About Capital Medical Center

MultiCare Capital Medical Center is a 107-bed community hospital providing award-winning care to Olympia and surrounding communities. Recognized for excellence in patient safety, the hospital offers more than 20 specialties including emergency services, surgical care and a dedicated birth center - all delivered with compassion and integrity.

About the Olympia Community

As Washington's capital, Olympia combines historic charm with natural beauty along southern Puget Sound. A stable workforce and well-supported schools complement a thriving downtown with eclectic shopping, dining and cultural experiences. Residents enjoy over 40 parks and trails, saltwater beaches and forested landscapes - perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $42.64 - $61.37 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

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