Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist

Support little ones. Strengthen families. Make a lasting impact. The Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist provides relationship-based, developmentally appropriate mental health services for infants and young children, partnering closely with caregivers to support healthy social-emotional development and family connection.

Now Hiring:
Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist

Location:

Auburn, WA

Schedule:

Part-time
Compensation: $37-$50 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting infants, young children, and their caregivers during some of the most important developmental years?

Circle Creek Therapy is looking for a compassionate and skilled Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide developmentally appropriate, relationship-based mental health services to infants and young children from birth through age six, as well as their families and caregivers.

This position is a great fit for a therapist who values family-centered care, understands the importance of attachment and early relationships, and enjoys working alongside professionals from multiple disciplines to support the whole child.

Services will be provided in our outpatient pediatric clinic in Auburn, Washington.

• Conduct comprehensive developmental, behavioral, and mental health assessments.
• Provide individual, family, dyadic parent-child, and caregiver-child therapy.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor client progress.
• Utilize evidence-based practices such as Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Circle of Security, or other infant mental health interventions.
• Support caregivers in strengthening attachment, emotional regulation, and parenting skills.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, early intervention providers, schools, child welfare agencies, and other community partners.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation, treatment plans, and progress notes in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case consultations, and ongoing professional development.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals when appropriate.
• Promote culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and family-centered care.

At Circle Creek Therapy, we believe clinicians provide their best care when they also feel supported.

We offer:

• A flexible part-time schedule based on clinic and client needs.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and scheduled hours.
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment.
• Opportunities to work closely with professionals across multiple pediatric disciplines.
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for consultation and professional growth.
• Continuing education and training opportunities.
• A family-owned, values-driven clinic culture.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact during an important stage of a child’s development.

Eligibility for specific benefits may vary depending on the number of hours regularly worked.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current state licensure or license eligibility (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Experience working with infants, young children, and families.
• Knowledge of child development, attachment theory, and early childhood mental health.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

• Infant Mental Health endorsement or eligibility.
• Training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), or other evidence-based early childhood…