Eating Disorder Specialist

mindfulway-therapy; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO 75 hours/yr

CEU reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Remote/Hybrid start

WA Health Service Corps loan repayment

Front-office support

Bi-weekly supervision

Job summary

Mindful Way Therapy PLLC is seeking a compassionate Eating Disorder Specialist to join our outpatient team, serving adolescents (14+) and adults with eating disorders, body image concerns, and related trauma. You’ll provide evidence-based psychotherapy through a weight-inclusive, HAES-aligned, and trauma-informed lens.

You will collaborate with dietitians, medical providers, and higher levels of care to support holistic well-being. Hybrid/remote start with potential in-person work in Seattle.

Qualifications

• Experience treating eating disorders in outpatient settings.
• Comfort working with adolescents (14+) and adults.
• Trauma-informed, weight-inclusive care mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient psychotherapy for eating disorders and related trauma.
• Collaborate with dietitians, medical providers, and higher levels of care.
• Maintain timely documentation and adhere to WA State regulations.
• Engage in bi-weekly case consultation and supervision.

Skills

Eating disorders experience

Adolescent and adult clients

Trauma-informed care

HAES-aligned approach

Collaboration with care team

Education

Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

At Mindful Way Therapy PLLC, we are seeking a compassionate and experienced therapist to join our team as an Eating Disorder Specialist. This role is ideal for a clinician dedicated to supporting adolescents (14+) and adults navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, and related trauma. You will provide outpatient psychotherapy using a weight-inclusive, HAES-aligned, and trauma-informed lens. Many of our clients have experienced shame, medical trauma, or invalidation in healthcare systems. You’ll play a key role in creating a collaborative, affirming space where clients can explore their relationship with food and their bodies without fear of judgment or pathologizing. Experience working with co-occurring anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and LGBTQ+ identities is strongly preferred. Comfort collaborating with dietitians, medical providers, and higher levels of care is essential.

• 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)

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

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient psychotherapy to adolescents (14+) and adults experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, and related trauma
• Support clients navigating co-occurring concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence (ADHD/autism), and LGBTQ+ identity-related stress
• Utilize a weight-inclusive, HAES-aligned, and trauma-informed approach to care
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with practice standards and Washington State regulations
• Collaborate with dietitians, medical providers, and higher levels of care as needed to support clients' holistic well-being
• Stay up-to-date on best practices and research in eating disorder treatment
• 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
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with clients with eating disorders and related concerns

Preferred

• Fully licensed therapist in Washington
• Physically located in Washington State

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