Pain Psychology Therapist (LICSW or LMHC) at Northwest… · Spokane

About Us

Northwest Spine & Pain Medicine is a Spokane-based interventional pain practice. We treat patients living with acute and chronic pain using a team approach: physicians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, and support staff working together on care plans that address the whole person. We're growing our psychology team because pain is physical, emotional, and behavioral, and our patients do better when all three are addressed.

About the Role

We're looking for a fully licensed, master-level clinician (LICSW or LMHC) with experience treating complex chronic pain. Many of our patients live with co-occurring depression, anxiety, trauma histories, sleep problems, and substance use concerns, so this role goes well beyond short-term coping skills. You'll provide intake assessments, individual therapy, and pain education groups as part of our psychology department, with consultation from our psychologists, and work closely with our medical providers on treatment planning. We're open to a part-time or full-time schedule for the right candidate.

What You'll Do

• Conduct behavioral health intake assessments for patients with chronic pain, including screening for depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, sleep problems, and substance use risk
• Provide individual therapy that draws on more than one evidence-based approach, such as CBT for chronic pain (CBT-CP), ACT, trauma-focused therapy (EMDR, CPT, or PE), pain reprocessing, mindfulness and self-compassion, and pacing, tailored to each patient's comorbidities and goals
• Lead structured pain neuroscience education groups (5-session series) and other skills-based groups
• Support patients through medication management plans, including opioid tapering, in coordination with prescribing providers
• Collaborate with our providers on care plans and communicate findings clearly and promptly
• Identify patients in crisis and follow established safety and referral protocols
• Refer patients to outside mental health, substance use, or community resources when needed
• Document all services accurately and on time in the EHR, in line with HIPAA, payer, and clinic requirements
• Help build out the practice's behavioral health program, including patient education materials and group offerings

What You Bring

Required

• Master's degree in clinical social work or clinical mental health counseling
• Active, unrestricted Washington State license in good standing: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Associate licenses (LSWAIC, LMHCA) are not eligible for this role.
• Experience treating co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and substance use, using more than one evidence-based approach (CBT, ACT, or similar)
• Experience leading therapy or psychoeducation groups
• Strong documentation skills and comfort working in an EHR
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary medical team

Preferred

• Experience in chronic pain, health psychology, primary care, integrated behavioral health, or another medical setting
• Trauma-focused training such as EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), or Prolonged Exposure (PE)
• Training in CBT-CP, ACT, pain reprocessing therapy, or pain neuroscience education
• Additional training in somatic, compassion-focused, or parts-informed approaches (for example, Somatic Experiencing, CFT, or IFS)
• Experience with substance use screening and brief intervention
• Credentialed or able to credential with Medicare, Medicaid (Apple Health), Tricare/VA, and major commercial payers. LMHC applicants who meet TRICARE Certified Mental Health Counselor requirements (CACREP-accredited degree and NCMHCE exam) are strongly preferred.

Schedule

• Part-time or full-time
• Monday through Friday, daytime clinic hours
• No evenings, weekends, or on-call

Compensation & Benefits

Pay range $40,000 - $80,000 based on schedule, licensure and experience

Benefits (eligibility may vary by full-time or part-time status):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Washington State paid sick leave
• Continuing education allowance
• License renewal reimbursement
• Malpractice / professional liability coverage

Northwest Spine & Pain Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Employment is contingent on verification of licensure and a background check.

Pay: $40,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Spokane, WA 99223