Child & Family Therapist - Bellingham Children's Intensive Services

Compass Health; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation & sick days

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Compass Health seeks a Child & Family Therapist in Bellingham to deliver evidence-based clinical services to youth and families across home, school, and community settings. The WISe team supports intensive services with a family-driven approach, including crisis response and ongoing supervision.

Qualified candidates hold an MSW/MA/MS, meet WA MHP standards, and have a valid WA driver's license. This full-time role offers a flexible schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• MA/MS/MSW in a Behavioral Science-related field.
• Meets qualifications as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) per Washington Administrative Code.
• Eligible to apply as an Agency Affiliated Counselor if not licensed.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• WA State Driver's License with insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to youth and families using evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to build individualized, creative treatment plans.
• Deliver therapy in home, community, and office settings.
• Participate in after-hours crisis response (initial assessment, risk evaluation, outreach).
• Receive specialized training in intensive mental health interventions on hire.

Skills

Clinical services

Team collaboration

Documentation

Boundary-setting

Independent work

Education

Master of Social Work

Master of Science

Master of Arts

Job description

Child & Family Therapist

Bellingham, WA
Full-Time | Flexible Schedule
www.compasshealth.org

Transform Lives. Empower Families. Lead with Compassion.

Join our small but mighty Bellingham WISe team - a close-knit, passionate group committed to supporting youth with complex behavioral health needs and helping families thrive.

WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services) uses a family-driven, strengths-based approach to provide Medicaid-eligible youth up to age 21 with intensive outpatient care in their natural environments - homes, schools, and communities.

Learn more about WISe: Watch the video

What You'll Do

• Provide clinical services to youth and families using evidence-based practices.


• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to build individualized, creative, and strength-focused treatment plans.


• Deliver therapy in home, community, and office settings.


• Participate in the rotation of after-hours crisis response (initial assessment, risk evaluation, outreach).


• Receive specialized training in intensive mental health interventions upon hire.

Qualifications

• MA/MS/MSW in a Behavioral Science-related field.


• Meets qualifications as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) per Washington Administrative Code.


• Eligible to apply as an Agency Affiliated Counselor if not already licensed or associate licensed.


• Ability to pass a background check.


• Valid WA State Driver's License, insured vehicle.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS) designation preferred.


• Experience in mental health, medical, or social services.


• Familiarity with or willingness to learn evidence-based practices.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.


• Strong documentation, communication, and boundary-setting skills.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to full-time employees


• 16 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 13 paid holidays (11 standard 2 floating)


• $500 in annual professional development funds up to 10 paid education days


• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% employer match after 1 year


• Supervision hours provided toward licensure


• Mileage reimbursement


• Ongoing training, supportive culture, and weekly supervision

That's over 45 paid days off in your first year!

Why Compass Health?

Compass Health is the region's largest non-profit provider of behavioral health and substance use treatment services, with over 110 years of experience serving children, families, and adults across Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties.

We are deeply committed to:

• Client-centered care


• Staff development & growth


• Work-life balance and team support


• Equity, inclusion, and innovation

Equal Opportunity Employer

We're proud to be an inclusive employer. Compass Health considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

Behaviors

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

• Master of Social Work


• Master - Science


• Master - Arts

Licenses & Certifications

• Lic Mental Health Counslr


• Lic Mar Family Ther Assoc


• Lic Marriage Family Ther


• Lic Social Worker Advancd


• Lic Social Worker Assoc


• Car Insurance


• Drivers License


• NPPES


• Agency Aff Coun-Registerd