WA Licensed Clinician - LSWAIC, LICSW, LMHCA or LMHC - Behavioral Health

About Concert Health

Concert Health is the leading national behavioral health medical group committed to integrating the Collaborative Care model into existing health care practices to improve patients’ lives. We believe everyone, regardless of location or insurance, should have easy access to personalized, high-quality behavioral health support that is guided by the provider they trust.

Job Summary

The Collaborative Care Clinician I is an associate-level licensed behavioral health clinician reporting to the Clinical Excellence Manager. This role provides evidence-based interventions via the Collaborative Care Model to individuals (pediatric and/or adult populations) experiencing mild to moderate symptoms and utilizes evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote symptom reduction and optimal patient outcomes.

Schedule

• Time Zone: Pacific Time Zone (PT)
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm PT

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients based on the needs of assigned Care Pod, customizing treatment plans to individual patient needs.
• Supports and closely coordinates behavioral health care with the patient’s primary care provider and (when appropriate) other service providers.
• Screens patients for common behavioral health and substance use 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, aiming for symptom reduction.
• Supports psychotropic medication management prescribed by PCPs, focusing on treatment adherence, side effects, complications, and treatment effectiveness.
• Tracks patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using a registry; records encounters in the registry and uses the system to identify and re-engage patients.
• Plans specific mutual self-management goals, objectives, and interventions with action-oriented patients.
• Facilitates care plan changes for patients who are not improving, including changes in medications, psychosocial treatments, or appropriate referrals.
• Documents patient progress and treatment recommendations in Salesforce and the electronic health record (EHR) for easy sharing with PCPs, psychiatric consultants, and treating providers.
• Completes relapse prevention plans with patients in remission.
• Educates patients about behavioral health/substance use disorders and treatment options.
• Establishes mutually agreeable care management plans with the care team and patient/family.
• Participates in regularly scheduled caseload consultations with psychiatric consultants and supervision sessions with clinical supervisors.
• Identifies social determinant barriers and collaborates with the Care Navigation Partner to assist in providing access to internal or external care.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Licensed to practice in the state of Washington as an associate clinician under supervision (ASW, APCC, or equivalent) OR as an independent clinician (LCSW, LPCC, or equivalent).
• Experience: Minimum 1–5 years of experience as a licensed professional.
• Technical: A secure, high-speed internet connection capable of supporting video conferencing and cloud-based systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in medical interpretation and documentation in English and Spanish meeting industry standards.
• Proficiency in evidence-based treatment approaches (Problem-Solving Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Behavioral Activation).
• Expertise in handling higher-acuity patients/situations.
• Technical proficiency in EHR platforms and ability to quickly learn new technology.
• Knowledge of/experience with behavioral health screening tools (PHQ9, GAD7, CSSRS, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• Licensed Clinician requiring supervision: $56,707.60 – $90,843.43 / year
• Licensed Clinician not requiring supervision: $67,441.92 – $102,585.10 / year
• Bilingual Adjustment: Individuals proficient in medical interpretation and documentation in multiple languages meeting industry standards are eligible for a 5% adjustment in base salary.

Benefits

• 100% remote setup with employer-supplied computer equipment
• $50.00/month non-taxable remote stipend
• Opportunities for clinical supervision
• 10 paid holidays, sick time, and flexible PTO plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans effective on the first day of employment
• First Stop Health (FREE medical access for enrolled members and immediate family)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability plans
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance ($50,000)
• Employer-paid Parental Leave (12 weeks)
• 401(k) plan

Selection Process

1. Virtual Intro: 30-minute virtual interview to discuss experience, qualifications, salary expectations, and Collaborative Care Model overview.
2. Assessment: Competencies evaluation required for the role.
3. Clinical Interview: 45-minute virtual interview with Clinical Leaders.

• Estimated completion time: Two weeks.