Join Our Dedicated Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Job Description

Job Description

Centered Mind Counseling Services is seeking a select cohort of postdoctoral psychologists to join our distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Our commitment is to provide comprehensive support and preparation so that our fellows emerge as some of the most highly skilled, newly licensed psychologists in Washington State.

We welcome candidates who specialize in working with children, teens, and adults across diverse areas of interest and clinical specialty.

Centered Mind Counseling Services is a place where your professional growth and development are valued and nurtured.

Centered Mind Counseling Services (CMCS) is a comprehensive mental health group practice of experienced and caring psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, licensed therapists, and associate licensed therapists serving children, families, adults, and couples. We are seeking a dedicated group of postdoctoral fellows to join our team of collaborative health professionals.

CMCS works in close partnership with its affiliated practice, Centered Connections, which specializes in psychological assessment. All psychological evaluations are conducted through Centered Connections, and fellows in our Psychological Assessment Specialization gain dedicated experience within that specialized evaluation setting.

We have designed a comprehensive Postdoctoral Fellowship Program tailored to meet the unique requirements and developmental needs of postdoctoral fellows working toward full licensure. Fellows select one of three specialized training tracks, each pairing a focused caseload with structured supervision and didactic instruction.

Specialized Tracks at CMCS

•     EMDR Therapy Specialization: This track prepares fellows for specialized practice in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, with a focus on trauma, PTSD, and anxiety-related presentations across the lifespan. Fellows receive foundational EMDR training (Parts 1 and 2), engage in EMDR-specific supervision, and maintain a trauma-informed caseload. Upon successful completion, fellows are eligible to pursue EMDRPT-1 (EMDR Practitioner Level 1) certification.

•     Child, Family, and Couples Specialization: Designed for clinicians seeking to develop expertise in youth and relational systems, this track emphasizes evidence-based approaches for children, adolescents, and families. Fellows access a library of specialized continuing education through PESI, participate in focused supervision, and manage a caseload composed primarily of child, family, and relational cases. The program develops competencies including parent coaching, school consultation, and age-appropriate risk assessment.

•     Psychological Assessment Specialization: This track provides comprehensive training in affirming, strengths-based, and culturally responsive psychological evaluations across the lifespan. Fellows receive 20 hours of didactic instruction and complete 12 comprehensive assessments. The program focuses on four core domains: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), and psychiatric disorders, with a strong emphasis on differential diagnosis and neurodiversity-affirming report writing. All assessments in this track are conducted through Centered Connections, our affiliated assessment practice.

What We Provide Our Fellows

In addition to specialized track training, every fellow receives:

• Weekly individual supervision with one of our experienced licensed clinical psychologists.
• Postdoctoral group supervision that builds meaningful connections among peers and fosters a supportive, collaborative environment.
• Weekly consultations with our team of seasoned clinicians at virtual drop-in lunch sessions open to the entire practice.
• Free online trainings, plus additional continuing education reimbursements.
• Administrative support, including scheduling clients matched to your area of interest and expertise.
• Competitive pay and non-billable monthly pay allotments.
• Company-sponsored benefits package for providers who see 20 or more sessions weekly (medical, dental, and vision).
• 401(k) with up to a 4 percent employer match.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• All referrals provided.
• Schedule flexibility.
• Professional marketing.
• HIPAA-compliant practice management tools.
• All billing services managed for you.
• Full caseloads built to your desired capacity.

This is an excellent opportunity to practice alongside a multidisciplinary team of seasoned mental health clinicians in a collaborative, values-driven, professional, and supportive environment. You get to focus on your clients, and we do the rest.

What Our Associate Are Saying

“I love CMCS!”

“I am grateful to be with CMCS. I appreciate you and your care.”

“Working at CMCS as an associate allowed me the opportunity to acquire valuable learning experiences while developing my counseling skills in a group practice. I have appreciated being part of a supportive and collaborative team at CMCS while also having flexibility and independence with my schedule and counseling practices.”

If you are interested in joining us in our mission to provide quality services and professional collaboration in the beautiful communities of Issaquah and Sammamish, Washington, we would love to hear from you.

After obtaining full licensure, members of our Postdoctoral Fellowship Program have the opportunity to continue clinical practice at CMCS as part of our fully licensed team. Our licensed providers benefit from continuous support, including weekly practice-wide professional consultations, professional development, and training opportunities. This ongoing support facilitates a seamless transition from postdoctoral fellow to licensed practitioner, helping each clinician effectively manage their caseload and supporting their ongoing professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Completion of a Psy.D. or Ph.D. program in psychology from an accredited program. Degree must be conferred prior to the start date.

• Eligibility for and willingness to apply for a Washington State Psychological Associate license prior to the start date. This credential authorizes supervised practice while completing the requirements for full psychologist licensure.

• Passion for mental health treatment planning, assessment, and client interaction.

• A methodical approach to developing and documenting client assessments, treatment plans, interventions, and responses to treatment.

• A strong commitment to clinical boundaries and client confidentiality.

• Adherence to a code of professionalism by being reliable, competent, trustworthy, and respectful.

• A collaborative nature, with contributions to multidisciplinary consultations and openness to feedback.

Additional Requirements for Psychological Assessment Specialization Applicants

• Competence and efficiency in comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations and report writing. Highly Desired (Psychological Assessment Specialization)

• Experience in the psychological assessment of ADHD, ASD, Specific Learning Disorders, and psychiatric disorders is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychotherapy services, including intake assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, risk assessment, and best-practice documentation.
• Provide direct psychotherapy services, including intake assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, risk assessment, and best-practice documentation.
• Fellows in the Psychological Assessment Specialization conduct psychological evaluations based on specific referral questions and create comprehensive psychological reports with client-specific treatment recommendations.
• Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and regulations, including HIPAA, APA ethical guidelines, legal requirements, and CMCS policies and procedures.
• Participate in the supervision process and attend trainings and consultations.
• Complete clinical documentation promptly (48 hours for psychotherapy notes, 2 weeks for psychological test reports).

Benefits

Great Opportunity With Centered Mind Counseling Services

• Excellent, motivated, and friendly clients.
• A supportive, multidisciplinary, high-achieving, and professional team of therapists and administrative staff.
• An independent working environment with limited meetings and business duties.
• Competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with 4 percent match, monthly non-billable allotments, free CEUs, and more.
• Focus on therapy without any marketing tasks.
• Amazingly helpful and hard-working support staff.
• Opportunities to make positive changes and develop programs of interest.
• Regular consultation, supervision, and support, within an environment and culture where the majority of your time is spent doing exactly what you love: practicing psychology.

Join us!