Child and Teen Therapist position

We are not currently hiring for an Child and Adolescent counselor

Children ages 3–12 and adolescents 13–18

If you are a therapist who values thoughtful, developmentally informed work with children and teens—and want autonomy while being part of a supportive, values-driven group practice—Bellevue Family Counseling would love to connect with you.

We are seeking Child & Teen Therapists who enjoy relational, play-based, and family-informed work, and who want to grow their practice in a setting that prioritizes clinical quality, ethical care, and collaboration.

Client demand for in-person child and teen therapy is highest in the late afternoon and early evening. This role is a strong fit for clinicians who are open to working evening hours and want to support families during times that best meet their needs.

Our child and teen therapist role is a good fit for clinicians seeking a long-term home within a group practice. Our therapists value the balance of autonomy, support, mentoring and sustainability that allows them to focus on caring for children, teens, and families, rather than managing an independent private practice.

About Bellevue Family Counseling

Bellevue Family Counseling is a group practice committed to providing high-quality, ethical, and culturally responsive mental health care to children, teens, adults, and families. We believe in the power of therapy to support healing and growth, and we strive to “walk the talk” of healthy, authentic, and sustainable lives—for our clients and for ourselves.

Our therapists work with a high level of clinical independence while being part of a collegial, supportive community. We value consultation, shared learning, and respect for diverse therapeutic approaches. Each clinician brings unique strengths and areas of expertise, which strengthens the care we provide.

Who We’re Seeking

We’re looking for licensed or associate-licensed therapists who have experience working with children ages 3–12 and adolescents ages 13–18, and who bring a developmentally informed, relational, and ethical approach to their work.

Required / Core Experience

• Clinical experience working with children and/or adolescents
• Strong developmental understanding of childhood, adolescence, and family systems
• Comfort collaborating with parents and caregivers as part of treatment
• Commitment to culturally responsive, equity-oriented practice

Valued Modalities & Clinical Approaches

Experience with—or openness to training in—some of the following is strongly preferred:

• Play Therapy
• Sand Tray Therapy
• Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)
• Attachment-based approaches
• Trauma-informed care
• CBT for children and adolescents
• Emotion regulation and skills-based work
• Parent coaching and parent consultation
• Family systems–informed work

Additional modalities that may be a good fit include CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, IFS, and somatic approaches.

Client Populations You May Work With

Children (ages 3–12):

• Big emotions and emotional regulation
• Anxiety, trauma
• Family transitions and separation
• Neurodivergence

Adolescents (ages 13–18):

• Anxiety and mood concerns
• Trauma/PTSD
• School and peer stress
• Family transitions
• Identity development
• LGBTQ+ youth
• BIPOC and multicultural teens
• Neurodivergent adolescents

Why Join Our Team

Clinical Independence & Flexibility

• Set your own schedule, caseload, and clinical approach
• Build your caseload at a pace that works for you
• Flexibility to offer after-school, evening, or weekend hours
• Hybrid model with a minimum of two in-office days per week
• W-2 employee or 1099 contract position option

Clinical Environment & Support

• Fully furnished play therapy rooms
• Toys, games, art supplies, and sand trays provided
• No expectation to self-fund core clinical materials
• Warm, calm, child- and teen-centered office space
• Questions are encouraged
• Support and guidance with mandated reporting, family conflict, and school coordination

Administrative Support

• Full billing and claims management
• Steady referral flow
• SimplePractice for scheduling, documentation, and billing
• Beautiful Bellevue office with strong telehealth infrastructure

Professional Development

• Regular clinical supervision for associate-licensed therapists (LMHCA, LMFTA, LSWAIC)
• Case consultation meetings (optional)
• Continuing education support (up to $300 annually)
• 50% paid training for EMDR and other evidence-based approaches (valued at $2,000+)

Compensation & Benefits

• Fee-for-service compensation (you set your session rate)
• Minimum 15 client hours per week
• Part-time and full-time options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Requirements

• Licensed or associate-licensed therapist in Washington State (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, PhD/PsyD)
• Clinical experience working with children and/or adolescents
• Commitment to ethical, culturally responsive care
• Comfort with a hybrid in-office/telehealth model
• Desire for autonomy balanced with collaboration and community

Role Details

• Provide therapy to children ages 3+ and adolescents ages 13–18 using your clinical strengths
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers when appropriate
• Optional opportunity to work with families or young adults
• Participate in consultation and team meetings as desired
• Maintain clinical documentation and ethical standards

Who Thrives at Bellevue Family Counseling

Therapists who thrive here tend to be thoughtful, grounded clinicians who value depth, development, and relationship over quick fixes. They enjoy working with children and teens through a developmental and relational lens, and feel comfortable collaborating with parents and caregivers as part of the therapeutic process. They appreciate clinical autonomy, while also valuing consultation, shared learning, and being part of a supportive professional community. These therapists are curious, reflective, and committed to ongoing growth, and they care deeply about providing ethical, culturally responsive care in a practice that prioritizes quality over volume.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your application and include:

• Your resume or CV
• A brief cover note (2–3 paragraphs) describing:
  • Your clinical focus and preferred child/adolescent populations
  • Your therapeutic approach
  • Why Bellevue Family Counseling feels like a good fit

Applications without a brief cover note will not be considered.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted within one week.

Location: Bellevue Family Counseling is located in beautiful Bellevue, WA, with easy access to Seattle and the Eastside communities. Our office provides a welcoming, professional environment where both therapists and clients feel comfortable and supported.

Bellevue Family Counseling is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from therapists of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.