Parenting Therapist

Parenting Therapist I

Brigid Collins Family Support Center 
Full-Time |  40 Hours per week |  Non-Exempt | On-Site | Licensed Associate-Level (LMHCA, LMFTA, or SWAIC)

About Brigid Collins Family Support Center

At Brigid Collins, our mission is to strengthen community health and resilience by providing trauma-informed, comprehensive support to children and families. We believe that parents and caregivers are the foundations of a child’s well-being, and that with the right support, every family can heal, grow, and thrive.

The Parenting Academy Therapist plays a vital role in supporting families navigating behavioral challenges, mental health concerns, trauma, relationship stress, and complex life transitions. Using evidence-based parent management training interventions, you’ll help strengthen parent–child relationships, build resilience, and promote positive development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist early in their career who is passionate about attachment, parent–child work, and evidence-based interventions, and who is seeking strong supervision, supportive colleagues, and meaningful impact.

Compensation

Starting wage: $30.00/hour

Bilingual add-on: +$1.00/hour for fluency in Spanish or Mixteco

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits

High-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance with 80%+ employer premium contribution

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution after 1 year

Annual raises

11 paid holidays + additional paid agency closure days

12 days of accrued sick leave annually

11 days of accrued vacation in the first year

Paid training and travel

Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Supervision hours that count toward WA DOH licensure

Paid licensure renewal and paid training in evidence-based interventions

What You’ll Do

As a Parenting Therapist I, you will provide compassionate, strengths-based therapy to parents and caregivers, helping families build stronger, healthier relationships.

Assessment & Treatment Planning

Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, including interviews, observations, and screenings

Assess family strengths and needs and complete thorough evaluations

Develop collaborative, individualized treatment plans and track client progress

Therapeutic Services

Provide parent–child therapy and parent management training using evidence-based interventions

Support skill-building in positive parenting practices, emotional regulation, communication, and relationship enhancement

Deliver dyadic therapy to strengthen attachment and promote healthy development

Facilitate group seminars and classes that offer psychoeducation and parenting support

Collaboration & Care Coordination

Partner with community agencies, schools, and professionals to ensure coordinated services

Refer families to community resources as needed

Help screen incoming referrals and support triage efforts

Clinical Documentation & Quality Assurance

Maintain accurate, timely, and ethical clinical records

Meet standards for evidence-based program fidelity, training, and quality assurance

Participate in mandatory meetings, group supervision, and continuing education

Professional Development

Attend regular clinical supervision (qualifying for licensure hours)

Participate in ongoing training in evidence-based practices

Demonstrate commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered care

Other Duties

Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the Parenting Academy and agency mission

What You Bring (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Strong understanding of positive discipline, behavior management, and effective communication strategies

Knowledge of child development across cognitive, social-emotional, and physical domains

Ability to provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered support

Excellent rapport-building, empathy, and active listening skills

Ability to engage children and caregivers who have experienced adversity or trauma

Flexibility and creativity in adapting interventions to diverse family needs

Strong oral and written communication skills for collaboration with caregivers and professionals

Ability to identify concerns, problem-solve, and connect families with appropriate resources

Effective time management, planning, and documentation skills

Willingness to adjust schedule to meet family availability

Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and professional standards

Comfort working and traveling across Whatcom and Skagit Counties

Qualifications

Master’s degree in mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, or a related field

Associate-level licensure with WA State DOH (LMHCA, LMFTA, or SWAIC)—or ability to obtain within 6 months

Eligible to work in the U.S. and able to pass required background checks

Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Fluent in English; bilingual Spanish or Mixteco highly preferred

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit:

Cover letter

Resume

Three professional references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
No phone calls, please.