Child Therapist Jobs in Washington
Child Therapist jobs in Washington are concentrated across behavioral health agencies, school districts, pediatric hospital systems, and community mental health centers, with demand strongest among licensed clinicians working with developmental trauma, autism spectrum disorders, and early childhood mental health. Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane lead hiring activity, and established employers such as Seattle Children's Hospital, Navos Mental Health Solutions, and MultiCare Health System maintain consistent openings at associate through senior clinician levels. Washington's robust Medicaid-funded mental health infrastructure and growing school-based services expansion make it among the most active markets in the Pacific Northwest for this role. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Open roles20
Top employerSea Mar Community Health Centers
Top citySeattle, WA
Cities hiring17
Work type83% On-site
Top industryHealthcare
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School- Based Child and Family Therapist
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Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington
School- Based Child and Family Therapist
Wenatchee, Washington
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Child and Family Therapist
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Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington
Child and Family Therapist
Richland, Washington
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Child & Family Therapist
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AKIN
Child & Family Therapist
Seattle, Washington
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Child & Family Therapist - Everett Children's Intensive Services Mint team
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Compass Health
Child & Family Therapist - Everett Children's Intensive Services Mint team
Everett, Washington
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Child and Family Therapist - Bilingual English/Spanish
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Southwest Youth & Family Services
Child and Family Therapist - Bilingual English/Spanish
Seattle, Washington
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School- Based Child and Family Therapist
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington·Wenatchee, Washington
Job functions:
$85k - $101k/yr
Master's degree in social work
201-500 employees
Job Description
Position Summary:
Provides clinical mental health services to children, families, and adults in an outpatient community mental health clinic, client homes, or community-based locations such as schools. Responsibilities will include intakes, diagnosis, case management, and mental health treatment services to identified clients. This position will support multiple schools in the Eastmont and Wenatchee School districts, with a focus on students grades 4-7. This position will travel between schools based on need and it is a year round position.
Responsibilities:
- Provide intake assessments, diagnosis, and ongoing culturally sensitive treatment to children, families, and adults using Evidence Based Practices
- Complete required documentation within the identified timeframes
- Develop clinical treatment plans which focus on client strengths, culture, needs, and goals within the briefest time frame for successful achievement
- Maintain encounters/productivity of 60% of reportable/billable services
- Participate in ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement to ensure that services provided demonstrate best practice standards and meet all contractual requirements
- Actively participate in individual and group supervision, clinical staff meetings, and other multi-disciplinary meetings
- Staff cases that require specialist consultations and psychiatric consultation as required
- Coordinate client treatment with schools, physicians, and other community resources and referrals to community services whenever necessary
- Observe confidentiality in all related program functions with staff and clients
- Establish and maintain working relationships with other community mental health providers, primary care, and other referral sources
- Provide routine services and on-call coverage outside of standard business hours if required by assigned program or team
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements
Physical Requirements:
This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision.
Non-Physical Requirements:
Qualifications for candidates hired at the MHP level: $84,800 - 95,400 per year
- Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA), Marriage & Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA), Independent Clinical Social Work Associate (LICSWA), or Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor (LAAC) in Washington State
Qualifications for candidates hired at the Licensed level: $90,100 - $100,700 per year
- Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW) license in Washington State
Minimum requirements for all candidates
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, clinical psychology, or a related field leading to eligibility for clinical licensure
- Two years of experience working with children, families adults in a professional outpatient setting
- Valid Washington driver's license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State
- Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities liability insurance provider
- Operate from a strengths-based perspective
- Strong clinical assessment skills and knowledge
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills and excellent documentation skills
- Ability to provide service in a culturally sensitive manner
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Ability to work in a collaborative manner with referral sources
- Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community
- Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred, but not required
Employment is conditional upon:
- Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required
- Compliance with policy regarding Disclosure of Outside Employment for purposes of evaluating potential conflicts
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am- 5pm; hours may shift depending on program or school needs
Wage Range: $84,800 - $100,700; depending on experience and credentials
Relocation Assistance: up to $5000 for relocations over 50 miles
Benefits:
Wage Range: $84,800 - $100,700; depending on experience and credentials
Relocation Assistance: up to $5000 for relocations over 50 miles
Benefits:
- 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
- Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
- Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
- Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
- Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
- Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
- Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
- Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
- Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment
It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.
Addendum to Job Description
Disclosure of Outside Employment
Although Catholic Charities does not prohibit Child & Family Therapists from engaging in outside employment. The agency does require that that the employee’s activity and conduct away from the job must not compete, conflict with, or compromise its interests or adversely affect job performance or the employee’s ability to fulfill all job responsibilities, including reasonable scheduling requirements. Please see the Agency’s policy on Outside Employment for additional information.
To assure that any outside employment or business does not create a conflict of interest, compromise the interest of Catholic Charities, or otherwise adversely affect job performance, the Child & Family Therapist must disclose any outside employment or businesses to Human Resources. Outside employment includes, but is not limited to, any private practice or any therapy related services, regardless of whether the employee receives any benefit from such activities.
Human Resources will evaluate and discuss the situation with the employee and determine whether any particular measures may be available to avoid any potential conflicts of interest.
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington
School- Based Child and Family Therapist
Wenatchee, Washington
Added 2d ago201-500 employees
Job functions:
$85k - $101k/yr
Master's degree in social work
Job Description
Position Summary:
Provides clinical mental health services to children, families, and adults in an outpatient community mental health clinic, client homes, or community-based locations such as schools. Responsibilities will include intakes, diagnosis, case management, and mental health treatment services to identified clients. This position will support multiple schools in the Eastmont and Wenatchee School districts, with a focus on students grades 4-7. This position will travel between schools based on need and it is a year round position.
Responsibilities:
- Provide intake assessments, diagnosis, and ongoing culturally sensitive treatment to children, families, and adults using Evidence Based Practices
- Complete required documentation within the identified timeframes
- Develop clinical treatment plans which focus on client strengths, culture, needs, and goals within the briefest time frame for successful achievement
- Maintain encounters/productivity of 60% of reportable/billable services
- Participate in ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement to ensure that services provided demonstrate best practice standards and meet all contractual requirements
- Actively participate in individual and group supervision, clinical staff meetings, and other multi-disciplinary meetings
- Staff cases that require specialist consultations and psychiatric consultation as required
- Coordinate client treatment with schools, physicians, and other community resources and referrals to community services whenever necessary
- Observe confidentiality in all related program functions with staff and clients
- Establish and maintain working relationships with other community mental health providers, primary care, and other referral sources
- Provide routine services and on-call coverage outside of standard business hours if required by assigned program or team
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements
Physical Requirements:
This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision.
Non-Physical Requirements:
Qualifications for candidates hired at the MHP level: $84,800 - 95,400 per year
- Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA), Marriage & Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA), Independent Clinical Social Work Associate (LICSWA), or Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor (LAAC) in Washington State
Qualifications for candidates hired at the Licensed level: $90,100 - $100,700 per year
- Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW) license in Washington State
Minimum requirements for all candidates
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, clinical psychology, or a related field leading to eligibility for clinical licensure
- Two years of experience working with children, families adults in a professional outpatient setting
- Valid Washington driver's license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State
- Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities liability insurance provider
- Operate from a strengths-based perspective
- Strong clinical assessment skills and knowledge
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills and excellent documentation skills
- Ability to provide service in a culturally sensitive manner
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Ability to work in a collaborative manner with referral sources
- Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community
- Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred, but not required
Employment is conditional upon:
- Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required
- Compliance with policy regarding Disclosure of Outside Employment for purposes of evaluating potential conflicts
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am- 5pm; hours may shift depending on program or school needs
Wage Range: $84,800 - $100,700; depending on experience and credentials
Relocation Assistance: up to $5000 for relocations over 50 miles
Benefits:
Wage Range: $84,800 - $100,700; depending on experience and credentials
Relocation Assistance: up to $5000 for relocations over 50 miles
Benefits:
- 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
- Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
- Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
- Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
- Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
- Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
- Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
- Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
- Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment
It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.
Addendum to Job Description
Disclosure of Outside Employment
Although Catholic Charities does not prohibit Child & Family Therapists from engaging in outside employment. The agency does require that that the employee’s activity and conduct away from the job must not compete, conflict with, or compromise its interests or adversely affect job performance or the employee’s ability to fulfill all job responsibilities, including reasonable scheduling requirements. Please see the Agency’s policy on Outside Employment for additional information.
To assure that any outside employment or business does not create a conflict of interest, compromise the interest of Catholic Charities, or otherwise adversely affect job performance, the Child & Family Therapist must disclose any outside employment or businesses to Human Resources. Outside employment includes, but is not limited to, any private practice or any therapy related services, regardless of whether the employee receives any benefit from such activities.
Human Resources will evaluate and discuss the situation with the employee and determine whether any particular measures may be available to avoid any potential conflicts of interest.
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Find Child Therapist JobsChild Therapist Jobs by City in Washington
Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Seattle
3 jobsKelso
2 jobsMonroe
1 jobEverett
1 jobPoulsbo
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1 jobAberdeen
1 jobBellevue
1 jobLakewood
1 jobRichland
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1 jobChild Therapist Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in child therapist jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington State licensed mental health counselor or clinical social worker credential required
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a directly related clinical field
- Experience delivering evidence-based modalities such as TF-CBT, play therapy, or DBT with children
- Ability to maintain clinical documentation within electronic health record systems like Epic or Credible
- Current CPR certification and ability to pass Washington State DSHS background clearance
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams alongside school staff, case managers, or pediatricians
Child Therapist Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a child therapist in Washington?
To work as a child therapist in Washington, you need a master's degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy, followed by supervised post-graduate hours accumulated under an approved supervisor. Licensure is issued by the Washington State Department of Health, which oversees credentials including the Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and Licensed Clinical Social Worker designations. Candidates must pass the required national clinical exam and complete a criminal background check before receiving a full license to practice independently.
How much do child therapists make in Washington?
Child therapists in Washington earn a median of about $60,000 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $55,690 for the lowest 10% to over $103,740 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire child therapists in Washington?
Employers hiring child therapists in Washington right now include Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Compass Health, and Kitsap Mental Health Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's dense network of community mental health centers, Medicaid managed care contractors, and pediatric health systems means hiring is distributed well beyond the Seattle metro into Tacoma, Spokane, and smaller regional communities.
Which Washington cities have the most child therapist jobs?
The cities with the most child therapist openings in Washington are Seattle, Kelso, and Monroe. Seattle dominates due to its concentration of pediatric health systems, behavioral health nonprofits, and school district contracts, while Tacoma and Spokane reflect large regional medical centers and county-funded community mental health programs that consistently maintain child and family caseloads.
Are there remote child therapist jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical fields because child therapy often involves in-person assessment, play-based intervention, and school or home visits. About 17% of child therapist openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. Telehealth-only therapy positions for older children and adolescents represent the segment most likely to be fully remote, particularly within outpatient and private group practice settings.
How can I get hired as a child therapist in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for an associate-level or supervised-hours position at a community mental health center, which in Washington includes organizations such as Navos, Comprehensive Life Resources, and Neighborcare Health. These employers routinely hire candidates holding an LMHCA or LCSWA credential, which Washington State issues to post-master's graduates who are still accumulating supervised hours. School districts also hire child and family counselors at an associate level, and case manager or family support specialist roles at pediatric health systems offer a lateral pathway for candidates building toward full licensure.
Where can I find and apply to child therapist jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to child therapist jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to this role and state. Search the available positions, identify the roles that match your license level and preferred setting, and apply directly to whichever ones fit your background and availability.
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