Child & Family Therapist - Bellingham Children's Intensive Services

Compass Health • Bellingham, WA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our small but mighty Bellingham WISe team — a close-knit, passionate group committed to supporting youth with complex behavioral health needs and helping families thrive. WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services) uses a family-driven, strengths-based approach to provide Medicaid-eligible youth up to age 21 with intensive outpatient care in their natural environments — homes, schools, and communities.

Requirements

• MA/MS/MSW in a Behavioral Science-related field.
• Meets qualifications as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) per Washington Administrative Code.
• Eligible to apply as an Agency Affiliated Counselor if not already licensed or associate licensed.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Valid WA State Driver’s License, insured vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS) designation preferred.
• Experience in mental health, medical, or social services.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn evidence-based practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong documentation, communication, and boundary-setting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to youth and families using evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to build individualized, creative, and strength-focused treatment plans.
• Deliver therapy in home, community, and office settings.
• Participate in the rotation of after-hours crisis response (initial assessment, risk evaluation, outreach).
• Receive specialized training in intensive mental health interventions upon hire.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to full-time employees
• 16 vacation days
• 12 sick days
• 13 paid holidays (11 standard + 2 floating)
• $500 in annual professional development funds
• up to 10 paid education days
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% employer match after 1 year
• Supervision hours provided toward licensure
• Mileage reimbursement
• Ongoing training, supportive culture, and weekly supervision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level