Dedicated Post-Doctoral Psychological Associate Program at CMCS

We are looking for a cohort of carefully selected post-doctoral psychological associates to join our highly esteemed post-doctoral clinical program at Centered Mind Counseling Services.

Our commitment is to provide comprehensive support and preparation to our post-doctoral clinicians, ensuring that they emerge as some of the most highly skilled, newly licensed psychologists in Washington State.

• Both in-person and Telehealth positions are available.
• We seek candidates who specialize in working with children, teens, and/or adults with diverse areas of interest and specialties.

Centered Mind Counseling Services is a thriving mental health group practice of experienced and caring psychologists, licensed therapists, associate licensed therapists, nutritionists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners serving children, families, adults, and couples. We are seeking a select group of post-doctoral psychological associates to join our team of collaborative health professionals!

We have designed a comprehensive Post-Doctoral Psychological Associates Program at CMCS tailored to meet the unique requirements and needs of post-doctoral psychological associates working towards full licensure.

• Weekly individual supervision with one of our experienced licensed clinical psychologists.
• Post-doctoral group supervision allows postdoctoral associates to create meaningful connections with their peers and fosters a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Weekly consultations with our team of seasoned clinicians at our virtual drop-in lunch sessions, open to the entire practice.
• Unlimited free online CEUs, plus additional continuing education reimbursements.
• Administrative support (including scheduling clients that match your area of interest and expertise).
• Competitive pay and non-billable monthly pay allotments.
• Company-sponsored benefits package for providers who see 20+ sessions weekly (medical, dental, vision).
• 401K (up to 4% employer match).
• Company-paid life insurance.
• All referrals provided.
• Schedule flexibility.
• Professional marketing.
• HIPAA-compliant practice management tools.
• All billing services.
• Consistently full client loads as desired.

• Completion of Psy.
  
  D. or Ph.D. program in psychology from an accredited university (pre-licensed).
• Passion for mental health treatment planning, assessment, and client interaction.
• Competent and efficient in comprehensive psychological evaluations and report‑writing.
• Methodical in developing and documenting client assessments, treatment plans, interventions, and responses to treatment.
• Strong value of clinical boundaries and client confidentiality.
• Adheres to a code of professionalism by being reliable, competent, trustworthy, and respectful.
• Collaborative nature, contributes to multidisciplinary consultations, openness to feedback.
• Experience in psychological assessment of ADHD strongly desired.

• Provide direct psychotherapy services including intake assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and risk assessment, best practice documentation.
• Conduct psychological evaluations based on specific referral questions and create a comprehensive psychological report with client‑specific treatment recommendations.
• Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and regulations such as HIPAA, APA ethical guidelines, legal requirements, and CMCS policies and procedures.
• Participate in the supervision process and attend trainings and consultations.
• Complete clinical documentation promptly (48 hours for psychotherapy notes, 2 weeks for psychological test reports).

• Excellent, motivated, and friendly clients.
• Supportive, multidisciplinary, high achieving, fun, and professional team of therapists & admin staff.
• Independent working environment with limited meetings and business duties.
• Competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k (4% match), monthly non-billable allotments, free CEU's, plus more.
• Focus on therapy without any marketing tasks.
• Helpful and hard‑working support staff.
• Make positive changes and develop various programs of interest.
• Regular consultation, supervision, and support.