Licensed and Associate Level Mental Health Therapists

Location: Bellingham, WA (Options of hybrid, in-person and telehealth)

Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Flexible | Part-Time or Full-Time Caseload Options (15 - 25 clients per week)

About the Role

We are seeking fully licensed and associate therapists in Bellingham, WA with a passion for mental health and a demonstrated commitment to serving the LGBTQIA+ community to join our supportive, collaborative group practice as a 1099 independent contractor. This role is ideal for clinicians who value inclusive, affirming care and want to support individuals and/or couples through life transitions.

You’ll have the autonomy to build a caseload while being supported by a practice that prioritizes therapist well-being, ethical care, and sustainable workloads.

This role is ideal for the counselor that desires to work and participate in a space that is actively building community and support to help clinicians thrive.

Qualifications

• Fully or associate licensed in Washington State (LMHC, LMFT, LMHCA, LMFT)
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to providing affirming care to LGBTQIA+individuals and couples (required)
• Active, unrestricted WA license in good standing
• Experience working with adults and/or couples (preferred but not required)
• Ability to work independently while engaging in a collaborative clinical community
• Timely and accurate clinical documentation

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy services to individuals and/or couples (mixed caseload)
• Deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and LGBTQIA+-affirming care
• Maintain ethical and professional standards of practice
• Complete documentation in a timely manner
• Participate in optional consultation and peer support

Compensation

• Competitive per-session rate, Clinician/Practice split (fully licensed clinicians: 65/35 first year, 70/30 year2+, associate licensed clinicians: 60/40 first year, 65/35 year 2+)
• Steady referral stream, including perinatal, couples and LGBTQIA+ clients
• No required unpaid administrative meetings

Preferred (but not required) Experience

• Training and/or experience in perinatal mental health (pregnancy, postpartum, fertility, birth trauma, perinatal loss, early parenting)
• Experience providing couples/relationship therapy, or focus on perinatal relationshiptherapy

Therapist Support, Community & Perks

We are committed to creating a therapist-first and affirming workplace where
clinicians feel supported both professionally and personally.

What we offer:

• Clinical supervision for associate level clinicians
• Dedicated Office Space: Beautiful, furnished office space in Fairhaven, availablefor in-person and virtual sessions
• Built-In Community: A collegial, non-competitive environment with clinicians who value connection and collaboration
• Clinician Centered, Affirming Consultation: Optional case consultation and peer support with unique attention to perinatal and LGBTQIA+ clinical considerations
• Clinical Autonomy: Choose your schedule, clients, and therapeutic approach
• Administrative Support: Referrals, EHR and telehealth system (Simple Practice), client and insurance paneling + billing
• Flexible Scheduling: Create a caseload that aligns with your life, caregiving responsibilities, and energy
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for perinatal specialization, continuing education,IFS support and professional networking
• Values-Driven Practice: A culture that prioritizes clinician wellness, boundaries, inclusivity, and sustainable practice
• Guidance and support if you decide to move into your own private practice

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to provide meaningful mental health care in an environment
that truly values inclusion, affirmation, and clinician well-being. You can practice independently—without practicing alone—while being part of a community that understands the unique needs of both clients and clinicians. 

How to Apply

Please submit your resume/CV and a brief letter of intention describing your clinical experience, your therapeutic approaches, your work with the LGBTQIA+ community, the populations you most enjoy serving, and anything else that you feel is important to know about you.

*Apply through Indeed website or email resume and letter of intention to [email protected]

*Applications submitted without a letter of intention will not be reviewed