Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Sunrise Services, Inc.; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Front desk support for patient flow

Professional development

Job summary

Fairhaven Behavioral Health & Wellness is seeking Licensed Mental Health professionals to provide therapy to diverse youth and adults in a collaborative, supportive setting in Bellingham, WA.

As an independent contractor, you’ll manage a flexible schedule, benefit from a front-desk support team, and have opportunities for professional development within a community-focused practice.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or MFT from an accredited program.
• Active WA licensure as LMHC/LICSW/LMFT with unrestricted status.
• Minimum 2 years post-licensure experience focusing on adolescents/young adults.
• Experience with CBT, play therapy, EMDR, and DBT preferred.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, equitable, and youth-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy to adolescents and young adults.
• Conduct thorough assessments and create evidence-based treatment plans.
• Utilize modalities with trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and brief interventions.
• Deliver crisis intervention, education, and consultation as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant clinical documentation and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for coordinated client care.
• Participate in supervision and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or MFT

Tools

State licensure WA LMHC/LICSW/LMFT

Job description

At Fairhaven Behavioral Health & Wellness, we are committed to providing personalized and integrative mental healthcare that combines various modalities to meet the unique needs of each patient. We foster a supportive atmosphere for both our clients and our staff, believing that a healthy team is key to excellent client outcomes.

What You'll Do:

• Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy to a diverse client population, including adolescents and young adults.
• Conduct thorough assessments and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities, with strong skills in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and brief interventions.
• Deliver crisis intervention, mental health education, and consultation services as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with professional and ethical standards.
• Collaborate effectively with our multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic and coordinated client care.
• Participate in clinical supervision and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Uphold all HIPAA regulations and maintain strict client confidentiality.

What You'll Bring:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Experience with CBT, play therapy, EMDR, and DBT are preferred.
• Active and unrestricted independent licensure in Washington State as an LMHC, LICSW, or LMFT is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience preferred, with a focus on adolescents, young adults or similar population.
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive, equitable, and youth-centered care.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Why Join Fairhaven Behavioral Health & Wellness?

• Employment and Compensation Model:You will be a 1099 independent contractor, earning a revenue split model based on your experience and licensure (i.e., 50-60% of collections earned). This allows for greater flexibility and higher take-home pay. We are open to other mutually feasible compensation models, including hybrid models (i.e. set hourly pay plus percentage of collections).
• Benefits such as:Paid sick leave, regular payroll, workers’ compensation, Fairhaven Association membership, and opportunities for professional and personal development
• No-Stress Caseload:Our experienced front desk will help you contact and book patients, and assist in referrals to our psychiatrists. Do more of what you love and less administrative work.
• Meaningful Impact:Opportunity to provide essential mental health services and make a significant difference in the lives of individuals in our community.
• Supportive Environment:Work in a collegial and collaborative practice dedicated to professional growth and client success. We value and appreciate all of our team members!
• Prime Location: Enjoy working in the vibrant and picturesque Fairhaven district of Bellingham, WA.
• Flexible Schedule:Expected 20+ hours a week (20 hours/week minimum, 40 preferred)
• No Billing or Insurance Hassle:We handle credentialing and administrative work for you, for a seamless, efficient patient transition from the front desk to your sessions.