Play Therapist

Who We Are:

Eastside Play Therapy, PLLC is a niche group practice dedicated to encouraging the developmental and emotional growth of children and families. Our mission is to provide hope and healing, through the use of play based, attachment focused, and trauma informed interventions. We strive to strengthen family relationships and foster therapeutic growth in each child and family served.

We currently have two locations in Bellevue and Bothell. This position could be in Bellevue or a hybrid between Bellevue and Bothell.

About the Job:

We are looking to hire 1 part-time (15-20 client hrs/wk) and/or full-time (21+ client hrs/wk) play therapist to provide individual, filial, and family therapy for children experiencing social/emotional and behavioral challenges. Most of our referrals are insurance based and for children between the ages of 3-12, though we also receive referrals for adolescents and parent coaching. As most of our clients are school aged children, clinical hours must include 2+ evenings (3:00-7:00pm).

Eastside Play Therapy, PLLC is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment to enable clinicians to provide the highest level of care to our clients. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.

Compensation and Benefits:

• This is an employee, W-2 status position (not an Independent Contractor position)
• Compensation is competitive and includes a percentage of billable hours (DOE/license level)
• Paid administrative time
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance benefits
• 401K
• Training stipend (amount depends on hours worked)
• Flexible work schedule.
• Steady referral sources.
• Administrative support (client screening and initial scheduling, invoicing, billing, insurance eligibility, and credentialing etc.)
• Marketing support (website, newsletter, social media, marketing materials)
• Full access to playrooms, children’s library, art supplies, Theraplay supplies, office supplies, waiting room, and a large collection of professional development books, videos, and resources.
• Opportunities to assist or provide your own workshops, groups, and trainings.
• Supervision/consultation from a Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor

What We Require:

• Fully Licensed with the Department of Health preferred. Associate licenses will be considered.
• Eligible for employment in the state of WA.
• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work or related field.
• 2+ evenings (3:00-7:00pm) availability a must.
• Experience working therapeutically with children, specifically through play therapy.

What We Prefer:

• Knowledge and passion for working with children, especially those who’ve experienced complex trauma.
• Knowledge of and experience with attachment and trauma-based therapeutic interventions.
• Effective communicator. Empathic and warm presence.
• Strong clinical skills and understanding of family dynamics, childhood behaviors (as it relates to trauma), and attachment theory.
• Passion for personal growth and lifelong learning.
• Strong team member – organized, supportive, collaborative, compassionate, invested, trustworthy, self-aware, intuitive, flexible, and motivated.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter, resume, and references. Please include why you believe that you would be a good fit to work at Eastside Play Therapy, your experience, background, therapeutic orientation/beliefs/style, and what you believe you can contribute to our team. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial phone interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• WA state license to provide mental health services? (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bellevue, WA 98005: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person