ADHD & Autism Therapist and Evaluator

mindfulway-therapy; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Licensure reimbursement

CEU reimbursement

WA Health Service Corps loan repayment

Job summary

Mindful Way Therapy PLLC is seeking a therapist to provide outpatient psychotherapy and comprehensive ADHD and Autism assessments. You will work under supervision, focusing on neurodivergent affirming care and supporting clients through diagnosis and treatment in a compassionate, culturally humble environment.

The role offers remote/hybrid start with potential in-person work later, salary starting at the associate level with growth as licensure is achieved, plus licensure and CEU reimbursement,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work.
• Associate license (LMFTA, LMHCA, LSWAIC) in Washington state.
• Experience with neurodivergent clients and affirming therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and couples therapy focusing on neurodivergent affirming care.
• Conduct comprehensive autism and ADHD assessments under supervision.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation per state regulations.
• Coordinate care with community agencies as needed.
• Participate in bi-weekly case consultation and supervision.

Skills

Neurodivergent affirming care

Clinical interviewing

ADHD/Autism assessment

Cultural humility

LGBTQ+ affirming care

Education

Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work

Tools

DSM-5

Structured clinical interviews

Standardized questionnaires

Job description

At Mindful Way Therapy PLLC, we are seeking a passioante and experienced therapist to join our team in providing outpatient psychotherapy and evaluations for ADHD and Autism. This role is ideal for a clinician who is dedicated to supporting neurodivergent clients with compassion, cultural humility, and identity-affirming care. While this role is primarily focused on providing therapy and conducting comprehensive assessments to neurodivergent individuals, you will also work with other presenting concerns. As part of providing assessments, you will be trained to utilize standardized questionnaires and clinical interviews to provide accurate diagnoses and recommendations under the supervision of Ryne Evans, MA, LMFT. Many of our clients exploring a neurodivergent identity for the first time or seeking clarity after years of misdiagnosis or being misunderstood. You'll play a key role in creating a safe, validating space where clients can show up authentically and access meaningful support without fear of judgment or pathologizing.

Please note: In order to complete Autism assessments, providers must be fully licensed. If you are an associate, you will be trained to conduct ADHD assessments and provide therapy, and once you are fully licensed, you will be able to provide Autism assessments as well. We are open to hiring both associates and fully licensed providers for this role.

• Make your own schedule!
• All employees are entitled to the applicable laws in Washington (1 hour per 40 hours worked)
• Paid admin time (1 hour per 5 client hours)
• CEU reimbursement (varies based on FTE status)
• Licensure reimbursement (varies based on FTE status)
• Health insurance: Beginning in 2026, we are offering a group health plan through Premera to full-time employees (we do not cover dependents or spouses at this time). The cost per pay period is approximately $125/pay period.
• PTO (up to 75 hours per year; full-time only. Restrictions apply on how much can be used on a given day. Will discuss during interview)
• Eligible site for WA Health Service Corps (loan repayment up to $75,000 over 3–5 years)
• All marketing to ensure a steady stream of referrals, and front-office support!
• Licensure supervision

Job Type

• Part-time: minimum 12 clients per week (scheduling 15)
• Full-time: minimum 22 clients per week (scheduling 25)
• Note: providing assessments counts towards these minimum hours; exact ratio will be discussed during interview

Location

• Remote/Hybrid to start with the possibility of in-person in the future

Salary Range

• Starting at $42.75 for associates (increase after 9 months)
• Starting at $52.75 for fully-licensed (increase after 9 months)
• Admin rate: $30/hour (1 hour per 5 hours worked; max of 15 hours per month)
• Sliding scale and pro-bono is a reduced rate
• Assessments are paid at your hourly rate + a set rate per written evaluation

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and couples therapy sessions to clients, with a focus on neurodivergent affirming care
• Conduct comprehensive autism and ADHD assessments utilizing standardized questionnaires and clinical interviews under supervision
• Support clients navigating co-occurring concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and LGBTQ+ identity-related stress
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with practice standards and Washington State regulations
• Stay up-to-date on best practices and research in neurodivergent affirming therapy
• Coordinate care and collaborate with community agencies or external providers when necessary
• Participate in bi-weekly case consultation and supervision as required by state law
• Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work
• Associate license (LMFTA, LMHCA, LSWAIC) in the state of Washington
• Experience working with neurodivergent clients and strong understanding of affirming therapy

Preferred

• Fully licensed therapist in Washington
• Physically located in Washington State
• Personal/lived experience with the LGBTQ+ community

Note: In compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, we do not inquire about criminal backgrounds in the hiring process.