Seattle Children's·Seattle, Washington
Provide mental health services to children, adolescents, and families with serious developmental and behavioral problems. Work primarily within a School-Based Health Center to improve functioning across multiple life domains.
Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) has locations in Othello and the Central District.
Services at the clinics include pediatric medical care, behavioral health, dental services, nutrition, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and more.
Since 1970, OBCC has worked to uphold the vision of community organizer Odessa Brown: to bring quality healthcare with dignity to children from birth to young adulthood in the Central District and south Seattle.
Provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and families with serious developmental, emotional, and behavioral problems in a manner which results in improvements in the child and family's functioning in multiple life domains and is cost effective.
We are looking for a fully licensed Mental Health Therapist to work primarily at a School-Based Health Center.
This is a full-time 1.0 FTE (80 hours per bi-weekly pay period) Monday-Friday day shift position.
The acceptable licenses for this role are LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC in WA State.
Required Education/Experience: Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
Minimum two years experience in providing direct treatment services to children and families.
May work evening & weekends as required.
Required Credentials: Licensed as a Mental Health Professional in Washington State in appropriate field according to degree (e.g., LICSW, LMFT).
For staff that work in schools, prior to the start of employment, individuals are required to submit a copy of a receipt directly to Human Resources (electronically) confirming they have completed the fingerprinting process as outlined by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Within 90 days of employment, must obtain, and maintain in good standing, medical or allied health professional staff privileges that are not limited, revoked, suspended, conditioned, or probationary, except for normal probationary periods due to initial appointment.
All medical and allied health professional staff members are provisional for the first year.
Any and all medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children's will terminate automatically upon the termination of the individual's employment at Children's.
Termination of employment does not prohibit the individual from seeking medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children's as a non-employee in any category for which the individual qualifies.
Questions regarding medical or allied health professional staff privileges may be directed to Medical Staff Services.
Minority Mental Health Specialist designation. Experience with multi-system involved children with severe behavioral problems and/or developmental disabilities. Experience with the King County MHP and Washington State Mental Health WACs. Experience providing comprehensive intake evaluations with multi-axial diagnoses. Experience with evidence based practice. Compensation Range $46.96 - $70.43 per hour Salary Information This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided. Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors. Benefits Information Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits. About Us Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve.
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Requires a Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work and a valid WA State license (LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC). Minimum of two years experience providing direct treatment services to children and families is required.
Market context
In Washington, school-based mental health therapist roles are often driven by ongoing need for student and family support in educational settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree, a valid WA license such as LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC, and direct experience with children and families. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure and school-based experience before applying.