ADHD & Autism Therapist and Evaluator

mindfulway-therapy; Washington; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Make your own schedule

Paid admin time

Health insurance after 2026

PTO for full-time employees

CEU reimbursement

Licensure supervision

Job summary

Mindful Way Therapy PLLC in Washington is seeking a passionate therapist to provide psychotherapy and evaluations for ADHD and Autism. The role involves administering therapy with a focus on neurodivergent clients, conducting assessments under supervision, and maintaining clinical documentation. Candidates need a Master's degree in a related field and an associate license in Washington. The position offers flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment with competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work.
• Associate license in Washington state necessary.
• Experience with neurodivergent clients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to clients with a focus on neurodivergent affirming care.
• Conduct assessments for ADHD and Autism under supervision.
• Collaborate with community agencies as needed.

Skills

Neurodivergent affirming care

Clinical documentation accuracy

Experience with ADHD and Autism assessments

Bilingual patient communication

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Associate license (LMFTA, LMHCA, LSWAIC)

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.