Therapist - Mental Health Services -YFS

Mental Health Therapist – Youth & Family Services

Starting Pay: $30.00/hour

Union Position | Annual Wage Increases | Current Wage Progression Range: $30.00–$41.06/hour

Location: North Bend, WA-This position is a hybrid community-based role that works primarily out of our North Bend office while also providing services in school settings and throughout the community. Regular travel within the service area is required to support youth, families, and community partners.

At Friends of Youth, we believe every child, youth, and family deserves access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care. We are seeking a licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our team and provide counseling, assessment, crisis intervention, and care coordination services to youth and families throughout our community.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to helping young people and families overcome challenges, build resilience, and thrive.

Whether you're an experienced clinician or a newer therapist passionate about working with youth and families, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Friends of Youth?

Meaningful Work

Make a direct impact in the lives of children, youth, and families.

Support individuals through life's challenges and help create positive outcomes.

Work in a collaborative environment focused on healing, growth, and resilience.

Professional Growth

Annual union-negotiated wage increases.

Clinical supervision and consultation.

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Experience working with schools, families, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams.

Opportunities to expand your skills in assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, and evidence-based treatment.

Comprehensive Benefits

15 vacation days annually.

Paid sick leave.

11 paid holidays.

4 Personal Floating Holidays.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

24/7 telehealth access.

Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability.

Retirement plan with employer match.

Transgender-inclusive healthcare benefits.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What You'll Do

Provide individual, family, and group counseling services to youth and families.

Conduct mental health assessments and develop treatment plans.

Diagnose mental health conditions in accordance with the most current DSM criteria.

Deliver evidence-based, culturally responsive therapeutic interventions.

Provide crisis intervention and stabilization support as needed.

Coordinate care and collaborate with schools, families, community providers, and other support systems.

Facilitate referrals and connect clients with community resources.

Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with Medicaid, WAC, COA, King County, and agency requirements.

Participate in individual supervision, case consultation, and team meetings.

Maintain direct service hours at approximately 60% of total weekly work hours.

We're Especially Interested in Candidates Who Have Experience With

Children, youth, and families.

Community mental health or behavioral health settings.

School-based behavioral health services.

Trauma-informed care.

Crisis intervention and risk assessment.

Care coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Culturally responsive and equity-centered clinical practices.

Qualifications

We recognize that excellent therapists come from many different backgrounds and experiences.

You may be a strong fit if you have:

A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another related human services field.

Washington State licensure as:

LICSW or LSWAIC

LMHC or LMHCA

LMFT or LMFTA

At least one year of experience working with children, youth, and/or families preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Requirements

Must satisfactorily pass a criminal history background check.

Must satisfactorily pass a tuberculosis (TB) screening.

Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver's license (or be able to obtain one by date of employment).

Must maintain a safe driving record in accordance with Friends of Youth requirements.

Must maintain auto liability insurance if using a personal vehicle for agency business.

Must successfully complete CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens training within 30 days of employment.

Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We honor, celebrate, and support the diverse identities, backgrounds, and experiences of our employees, clients, and communities.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

For more information, please contact hr@friendsofyouth.org.