Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT or CMHC)-Outpatient - job 2 of 3

As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist at Lifestance Health, your responsibilities include assessing clients' mental health needs, developing treatment plans, providing individual or group therapy, and conducting regular progress evaluations. You will be a crucial part of our clinical team, ensuring high-quality care while maintaining open communication with other healthcare providers.

To become a Licensed Mental Health Therapist at Lifestance Health, you must hold a valid Utah license as an LCSW, LMFT, or CMHC, have completed a Master's program, and finished your supervision stage. Additionally, specialization in areas such as child therapy, trauma therapy, family therapy, or couples therapy is a plus and can enhance your application.

Licensed Mental Health Therapists at Lifestance Health enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes flexible work schedules, full administrative support, modern office settings, generous compensation ranging between $75K to $102K, and the possibility of uncapped earnings. We also prioritize your well-being through strong work-life balance.

Lifestance Health is committed to the professional development of our Licensed Mental Health Therapists. We provide ample opportunities for training and continuing education, a collegial work environment that encourages collaboration, and access to the latest digital technology to improve your therapeutic techniques.

Yes, Lifestance Health offers a sign-on bonus for full-time Licensed Mental Health Therapists. This is part of our commitment to attract and retain top talent in the field and to reward our therapists for the essential work they do in providing superior patient care.

When answering this question, share specific modalities you're trained in, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, etc. Highlight your experience applying these modalities in your previous roles, detailing any successes you had with clients.

Explain your approach to managing difficult clients. Discuss strategies such as active listening, empathy, and adjusting therapeutic techniques in real-time. Share an example of a challenging client situation and how you navigated it effectively.

Discuss your thorough assessment methods, collaboration with clients, and how you ensure that treatment goals are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). Emphasize your focus on tailoring plans to each individual client's needs.

Highlight traits such as empathy, active listening, and the ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space. Explain why these qualities are vital for building trust and rapport with clients, benefiting their therapeutic journey.

Share your strategies for self-care and setting boundaries to prevent burnout, like scheduling regular breaks, pursuing hobbies, or seeking supervision when needed. Explain how maintaining balance contributes to your effectiveness with clients.

Detail your experience with diverse populations, highlighting any specialties, such as youth, trauma survivors, or couples. Discuss how this experience informs your therapeutic approach and your comfort working with various demographics.

Provide an example that showcases your therapeutic skills, focusing on the client’s journey and your role in their progress. Discuss strategies you employed, obstacles faced, and how it reinforced your professional growth.

Discuss your commitment to lifelong learning through attending workshops, reading relevant literature, or being part of professional organizations. Show how this dedication enhances your therapeutic practices and client care.

Describe your strategies for family involvement, emphasizing communication, education, and how this inclusion benefits clients. Discuss specific tools or techniques you've used to engage family members in the therapeutic process.

Explain your understanding of the importance of cultural competence in therapy. Provide examples of how you modify your approach to suit clients' cultural backgrounds and how this enriches the therapeutic relationship.