Full Time LMHCA Vancouver, WA

Blue Leaf Mental Wellness Center is growing, and we're looking for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) to join our team.

If you're passionate about working with adults, curious about trauma and EMDR, and excited to grow into the clinician you want to become, we'd love to meet you.

Many of our clinicians have built long-term careers with our practice, which reflects the supportive, collaborative culture we've intentionally created.

We're not looking for someone seeking a short-term stepping stone. We're looking for someone who wants to build something meaningful and grow within a team invested in long-term development.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You'll work with an adult caseload in a trauma-focused practice using evidence-based approaches, including EMDR.

You'll receive support from a Clinical Psychologist and experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselors through:

• Weekly supervision
• Monthly group consultation
• Monthly EMDR consultation with an Approved EMDR Consultant
• Monthly team meetings
• A team culture that takes clinical growth seriously

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're seeking someone who is:

Residing in SW Washington

Actively credentialed and newly minted as an LMHCA in Washington State

Experienced in working with adults

Interested in trauma-focused work

Experience with neurodiversity, OCD, perinatal mental health is strongly considered

Genuinely excited about learning and pursuing EMDR training

Open to feedback, growth, and collaboration

Available full-time , including some evening hours

Able to work in person, will consider hybrid with at least 2 in-office days per week

Experience in the following areas is of particular interest: neurodivergence, OCD, perinatal mental health, and trauma.

WHAT WE OFFER

Clinical Support & Community

• Weekly supervision with a seasoned psychologist (PhD)
• Monthly group consultation with both newer and experienced clinicians
• Monthly EMDR consultation with an Approved EMDR Consultant
• All 10 required EMDR consultation hours included at no cost
• A cohesive and intentionally built team culture

EMDR Training Investment

• 50% reimbursement of approved EMDR training upon completion
• We'll help identify the right training and timing
• Reimbursement available while actively employed
• All required EMDR consultation hours covered

Hybrid Schedule Flexibility

• Minimum 2 in-office days per week (3 preferred)
• Remaining sessions may be conducted via telehealth
• Evening availability required to support client needs

Infrastructure Designed for Clinicians

We've intentionally built systems so clinicians can focus on clinical work:

• Dedicated Client Care Specialist handling intake coordination and initial scheduling
• Dedicated billing support managing insurance verification and billing
• Administrative infrastructure designed to reduce clinician burden

COMPENSATION & BENEFITSCompensation

Clinical rate: $55 per billable clinical hour

Admin bonus: $20/hour for every 6 billable hours worked (automatic)

Full-time expectation: 25 billable clinical hours/week plus supervision, and monthly meetings

Estimated annual earnings: Approximately $68,000–$75,000 depending on caseload ramp-up and scheduling

Year 2 at Blue Leaf

Automatic pay increase: Approximately $75,000–$82,000 at expected full-time caseload

Team meetings & supervision: Paid at admin rate

Late cancellations & no-shows: Paid

Benefits

• 50% Employer paid medical insurance available for full-time clinicians
• Washington State sick time
• 6 hours of birthday PTO, because that day should feel different
• Continuing education stipend and subscription
• 50% reimbursement for approved EMDR training
• Required supervision for Associates
• EMDR consultation for EMDR training completion.

WHY BLUE LEAF

We believe clinicians do their best work when they feel supported, challenged, connected, and genuinely invested in.

We're committed to creating an environment where clinicians continue developing their skills while building a future with our team.

If you're looking for a practice where people stay, grow, and are truly supported — we'd love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume and cover letter and indicate approximately how many direct client hours you need for full licensure.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early applications.

Expected start date: August 8, 2026-August 30, 2026

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person