Infant and Early Childhood Therapist

Circle Creek Therapy PLLC; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive compensation

Collaborative environment

Professional growth opportunities

Continuing education

Job summary

Circle Creek Therapy is seeking an Infant and Early Childhood Therapist to provide developmentally appropriate, relationship-based mental health services to birth through age six and their families in Auburn, Washington.

You will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, using CPP, PCIT, Circle of Security, and other infant mental health approaches while supporting caregiver attachment and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current state licensure or license eligibility (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Experience working with infants, young children, and families.
• Knowledge of child development, attachment theory, and early childhood mental health.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental, behavioral, and mental health assessments.
• Provide individual, family, dyadic parent-child, and caregiver-child therapy.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor client progress.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, early intervention providers, schools, child welfare agencies, and other community partners.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation, treatment plans, and progress notes in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Therapy the Way It Should Be

Are you passionate about supporting infants, young children, and their caregivers during some of the most important developmental years?

Circle Creek Therapy is looking for a compassionate and skilled Infant and Early Childhood Therapist to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide developmentally appropriate, relationship-based mental health services to infants and young children from birth through age six, as well as their families and caregivers.

This position is a great fit for a therapist who values family-centered care, understands the importance of attachment and early relationships, and enjoys working alongside professionals from multiple disciplines to support the whole child.

Services will be provided in our outpatient pediatric clinic in Auburn, Washington.

What You’ll Do

As an Infant and Early Childhood Therapist, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive developmental, behavioral, and mental health assessments.
• Provide individual, family, dyadic parent-child, and caregiver-child therapy.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor client progress.
• Utilize evidence-based practices such as Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Circle of Security, or other infant mental health interventions.
• Support caregivers in strengthening attachment, emotional regulation, and parenting skills.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, early intervention providers, schools, child welfare agencies, and other community partners.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation, treatment plans, and progress notes in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case consultations, and ongoing professional development.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals when appropriate.
• Promote culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and family-centered care.

What You’ll Get

At Circle Creek Therapy, we believe clinicians provide their best care when they also feel supported.

We offer:

• A flexible part-time schedule based on clinic and client needs.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and scheduled hours.
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment.
• Opportunities to work closely with professionals across multiple pediatric disciplines.
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for consultation and professional growth.
• Continuing education and training opportunities.
• A family-owned, values-driven clinic culture.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact during an important stage of a child's development.

Eligibility for specific benefits may vary depending on the number of hours regularly worked.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current state licensure or license eligibility (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Experience working with infants, young children, and families.
• Knowledge of child development, attachment theory, and early childhood mental health.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Infant Mental Health endorsement or eligibility.
• Training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), or other evidence-based early childhood interventions.
• Experience working with trauma, foster care, child welfare, or early intervention programs.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of infant and early childhood development.
• Ability to engage families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making skills.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and family-centered practice.

Who We Are

Circle Creek Therapy is a family-owned, multidisciplinary pediatric clinic located in Auburn, Washington. Our team provides Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Behavioral Health, and ABA services in one collaborative setting.

We believe children and families receive the best care when professionals communicate, collaborate, and consider the whole child. We are committed to creating an environment where our clients, families, and employees feel supported, respected, and valued.

Our core values are:

• Flexible
• Intentional
• Empathetic
• Resourceful
• Collaborative
• Enthusiastic

Let's Talk

If you are passionate about infant and early childhood mental health and want to join a collaborative pediatric team that values relationships, professional growth, and family-centered care, we would love to hear from you.

Circle Creek Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.