Therapist

Therapist I or Therapist II

Brigid Collins Family Support Center

Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week | Whatcom/Skagit County | Licensed  Independent or Associate-Level Therapist

Therapist I: $30.00 Hourly, $62,400 annually
Therapist II: $34.00 Hourly, $70,720 annually

Bilingual add-on: +$1.00/hour for fluency in Spanish or Mixteco

At Brigid Collins, we believe healing begins with safety, trust, and compassion, and that the strongest therapeutic work happens within a supportive, collaborative team. Our approach is grounded in trauma-informed care, honoring each child's and family's unique story with dignity, respect, and cultural responsiveness. We foster a learning-oriented environment where curiosity is encouraged, professional growth is supported, and reflective practice is part of our daily work. If you are a therapist who values humility, connection, and continuous learning, and who believes deeply in the resilience of children and families, we would be honored to have you consider joining our team.

Brigid Collins is seeking a passionate, skilled, and dedicated therapist to support children and families impacted by trauma. We are hiring for a Therapist I (associate licensed) or Therapist II (independently licensed) depending on experience, and we welcome applicants at different stages in their clinical journey.

What You'll Do

As a therapist at Brigid Collins, you'll play an essential role in helping children and caregivers heal from trauma. You will:

• Provide trauma-informed individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based models that support resilience and recovery.
• Complete clinical assessments, develop and update treatment plans, and adapt interventions as needed to support each family's unique goals.
• Deliver services with cultural humility, meeting the needs of diverse families experiencing multiple stressors with compassion and respect.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, including case notes, treatment plans, billing, and reports.
• Actively participate in the Children's Advocacy Center multidisciplinary team, collaborating with partners such as medical providers, child protection, law enforcement, and other community agencies.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with caregivers, referral sources, and community partners.
• Engage in regular clinical supervision, consultation, and ongoing training to support high-quality care and your own professional growth.
• Help families connect to additional supports by providing warm hand-offs and resource navigation.

If hired as a Therapist II, you will also:

• Provide consultation, case staffing support, and task supervision for associate-level therapists and interns.
• Assist Clinical Supervisors with case assignments and onboarding new clinical staff.
• Serve as an advanced clinical resource within the multidisciplinary team and help foster a strong learning environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to consistently meet established productivity, documentation, and quality benchmarks.
• Strong understanding of child development, trauma, and family systems.
• Skilled in child and family assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention.
• Ability to communicate clearly, compassionately, and effectively with children, caregivers, and community partners.
• Capacity to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical practice—especially in high-stress or emotionally complex situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and to navigate complex community systems with ease.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Humility, cultural responsiveness, and the ability to engage and support diverse, multi-stressed families.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule as needed to meet with families at times that work best for them.
• A valid WA State driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and ability to travel throughout Whatcom and/or Skagit Counties to provide accessible services to families.

Qualifications

Therapist I

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.
• Washington State associate license (LMHCA, LMFTA, or LSWAIC), or eligibility to obtain within six months of hire.
• Experience in child and family therapy or trauma work preferred.
• Interest in learning and implementing evidence-based trauma treatments.

Therapist II

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.
• Independent Washington license (LMHC, LMFT, or LICSW).
• At least three years of experience providing trauma-focused therapy to children and/or families.
• Proficiency in at least one evidence-based practice for childhood trauma; multiple EBPs preferred.
• Experience mentoring or supporting associate-level clinicians is a plus.

Fluency in English is required, fluency in Spanish is strongly desired.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance options with 80%+ employer-paid premiums
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution after one year
• Annual raises
• 11 paid holidays + paid agency closure days
• 12 sick days and 11 vacation days accrued in the first year
• Paid training and travel opportunities
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Supervision hours that count toward WA DOH licensure
• Paid licensure renewal and paid training in evidence-based interventions
  

How to Apply

Please submit a:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• At least three (3) professional references

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position will remain open until filled.