Pediatric Mental Health Therapist (LICSW or LMFT)

Job Description About Columbia Pediatric Therapy Columbia Pediatric Therapy is a growing pediatric therapy practice dedicated to helping children and families thrive through compassionate, evidence-based care. We provide speech therapy and occupational therapy in a collaborative, family-centered environment. Our team believes that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential while feeling supported, understood, and empowered. We are looking forward to adding Mental Health services to our clinic. If you are interested in pediatric private practice, helping families and working with wonderful clinicians, you could be a great fit with our team! Position Summary Columbia Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) to provide counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children, skilled in family-centered care, and excited to collaborate within a multidisciplinary pediatric team. This would ideally be part time at our Vancouver office. This role offers the opportunity to develop and grow a pediatric counseling program while working alongside Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists to support children's emotional, behavioral, developmental, and social-emotional needs. This position would help to establish a mental health program at our center, experience and inter-collaborative approach with other therapists preferred. Essential Responsibilities Provide individual counseling services for children and adolescents ages 2–18. Support children experiencing: Anxiety Depression Emotional regulation challenges ADHD Autism-related social-emotional concerns Behavioral challenges School-related difficulties Life transitions and adjustment issues Provide direct patient care. Provide parent coaching and caregiver education. Collaborate closely with speech and occupational therapists to support whole-child development. Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and treatment planning. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation. Coordinate care with physicians, schools, educators, and community providers when appropriate. Comply with HIPAA and all applicable state and federal regulations. Qualifications Required Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, or related field. Current Washington licensure as: LICSW LMFT Experience providing counseling services to children and families. Knowledge of child development and family systems. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team. Preferred Experience in pediatric outpatient settings. Training in play therapy. Experience working with neurodivergent children, including autism and ADHD. Experience providing parent coaching. Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will: Enjoy building meaningful relationships with children and families. Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and professionalism. Be comfortable working in a fast-paced pediatric environment. Value interdisciplinary collaboration. Be committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. Possess strong organizational and time-management skills. Benefits Depending on employment status: W-2 employee model Competitive compensation Flexible scheduling Paid time off Continuing education reimbursement Professional development opportunities Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment Administrative and billing support Why Join Columbia Pediatric Therapy? At Columbia Pediatric Therapy, we believe exceptional care happens when therapists work together. You'll join a supportive team that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and helping children and families achieve meaningful outcomes. This position offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping build an integrated pediatric mental health program within a respected and growing clinic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Columbia Pediatric Therapy