Child & Family Mental Health Therapist - Full-Time, Hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About the Position

Wonderland Child & Family Services is seeking a passionate and skilled Child & Family Mental Health Therapist to join our dynamic, transdisciplinary team at the Hope Rising Clinic (HRC). In this role, you will provide education and evidence-based therapeutic support to caregivers and children ages 3–12 with prenatal substance exposure (PSE) and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). We provide extensive training for our therapists to provide trauma, FASD, & PSE informed care. Services are delivered in our Bothell clinic, and through remote work.

Working at Wonderland

Being a Mental Health Therapist on Wonderland’s HRC team provides a unique opportunity to:

• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy by managing your own schedule and appointments Monday through Friday.
• Develop specialized expertise in Prenatal Substance Exposure (PSE ) through training and direct experience supporting children and families affected by prenatal substance exposure.
• Collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team, learning alongside professionals from a variety of specialties including mental health, occupational therapy, and family support services.
• Share knowledge and build community through clinic-wide, departmental, and specialty team meetings focused on learning, innovation, and best practices.
• Be part of a relationship-centered, integrated model of care that supports children and empowers caregivers through coordinated, evidence-informed services.
• Make a lasting impact on children and families by helping build resilience, strengthen caregiver-child relationships, and support long-term success.

Pay and Location:

• This is a full-time position with a starting salary range of $75,000 - $100,000 and a $1000 hiring bonus.
• This hybrid role is expected to be 25% remote / 75% in-person, subject to change based on family and agency need

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, life, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off starts accruing at 18 days per year
• Nine paid holidays that are separate from your Paid Time Off bank
• Paid winter closure the last week of the year from December 25th through January 1st
• Paid two-day summer closure in August
• Wellness and cell phone reimbursement allotment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Annual pay increases

Note: Benefits are available to employees working at least 20 hours per week and costs vary by FTE.

• Interest in and passion for working with children with FASD and prenatal substance exposure.
• Master’s degree with a valid license in the state of Washington; LMHC-A or LSWAIC may be considered.
• Direct service experience as a mental health provider with children and families, preferably providing child-based mental health, trauma-informed care and/or working with families dealing with substance use and/or prenatal exposure.
• Able to conduct therapy sessions via telehealth, on-site at the clinic, and occasionally in community settings.
• Strong organizational skills needed for maintaining documentation, meeting deadlines, and scheduling clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Current criminal background check maintained for all employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer child and family counseling with some experience in Play Therapy, CBT/DBT, crisis work, trauma-informed care, and/or motivational interviewing training/experience.
• Bilingual preferred.
• WA-AIMH endorsement preferred.
• Knowledge of parent/caregiver coaching; experience preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in multidisciplinary intake assessments along with occupational therapists and family support specialists.
• Conduct caregiver training, focusing on neurobehavioral health.
• Collaborate in developing individualized goals and treatment plans for children and families.
• Implement evidence-based interventions tailored to children with PSE using a primary service provider model and structured approaches such as synergetic play therapy.
• Approach service delivery and support utilizing a neurobehavioral lens (brain-based disability where child “can’t” rather than “won’t”), of which accommodation is a key component (training provided).
• Recognize the importance of working with children and caregivers to achieve the greatest impact and be comfortable providing support and services to both.
• Participate as a member of the transdisciplinary team including caregivers and professional staff from various disciplines.
• Provide coaching, consultation, and in-service trainings for staff, parents, and care providers.
• Conduct 10-12 week Caregiver Education Program with parents – a 1 on 1, remote introduction to PSE and therapy through a neurobehavioral lens. This program precedes all clinic-based services for new clients. Training provided.
• Serve as a liaison with the medical and educational community on behalf of enrolled children and their parents/caregivers.
• Demonstrate a caring, nonjudgmental, equity-minded approach to working with every family.
• Attend scheduled clinical and staff meetings and be an active participant in staff related activities.
• Prepare written reports and chart notes as required.
• Be committed to ongoing education and maintaining knowledge of current practices and research specific to this population.
• Support Wonderland's values by fostering an environment where children, families, and employees from all background feel welcomed, heard, and supported.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in an office environment, their home, and community settings. This role may occasionally require lifting items up to 30 pounds. The position involves prolonged sitting, reaching above the head, and use of a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Wonderland Child & Family Services believes that each employee makes a meaningful contribution to the agency’s success. This job description outlines primary duties, qualifications, and scope of work but is not intended to limit the role’s evolution or the organization’s ability to adapt work as needed. Employees are expected to support the agency wherever and whenever necessary to further its mission.

About Hope RISING Clinic and Wonderland Child & Family Services

Hope RISING Clinic is a division of Wonderland Child & Family Services which is a multi-program agency serving children from birth through age 12 with developmental delays, disabilities, and prenatal substance exposure. Founded 50 years ago, Wonderland’s mission is to provide a strong and equitable foundation for children and their families with diverse needs and abilities to flourish through therapy, education, advocacy, and resources. We reach hundreds of families every month through Early Childhood Programs & Services and Hope RISING Clinic for Prenatal Substance Exposure. Our clinic is a leader in the field, setting a national standard for innovative, high-quality care for children with PSE and their caregivers.

Wonderland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Wonderland values diverse perspectives and life experiences and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences. We endeavor to provide all employees and families we serve with equitable, meaningful, and engaging opportunities to thrive and have a sense of belonging.

We look forward to hearing from you!