Child & Family Therapist - Bellingham Children's Intensive Services

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Full-Time | Flexible Schedule
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Join our small but mighty Bellingham WISe team — a close-knit, passionate group committed to supporting youth with complex behavioral health needs and helping families thrive.

WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services) uses a family-driven, strengths-based approach to provide Medicaid-eligible youth up to age 21 with intensive outpatient care in their natural environments — homes, schools, and communities.

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As a Child & Family Therapist, you’ll:

• Provide clinical services to youth and families using evidence-based practices.

• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to build individualized, creative, and strength-focused treatment plans.

• Deliver therapy in home, community, and office settings.

• Participate in the rotation of after-hours crisis response (initial assessment, risk evaluation, outreach).

• Receive specialized training in intensive mental health interventions upon hire.

• MA/MS/MSW in a Behavioral Science-related field.

• Meets qualifications as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) per Washington Administrative Code.

• Eligible to apply as an Agency Affiliated Counselor if not already licensed or associate licensed.

• Ability to pass a background check.

• Valid WA State Driver’s License, insured vehicle.

• Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS) designation preferred.

• Experience in mental health, medical, or social services.

• Familiarity with or willingness to learn evidence-based practices.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Strong documentation, communication, and boundary-setting skills.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to full-time employees

• 16 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 13 paid holidays (11 standard + 2 floating)

• $500 in annual professional development funds + up to 10 paid education days

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% employer match after 1 year

• Supervision hours provided toward licensure

• Mileage reimbursement

• Ongoing training, supportive culture, and weekly supervision

That’s over 45 paid days off in your first year!

Compass Health is the region’s largest non-profit provider of behavioral health and substance use treatment services, with over 110 years of experience serving children, families, and adults across Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties.

We are deeply committed to:

• Client-centered care

• Staff development & growth

• Work-life balance and team support

• Equity, inclusion, and innovation

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. Compass Health considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

Ready to make an impact?
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