LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapist

At Mindful Way Therapy PLLC, we are looking for a therapist who is dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ clients with compassion, cultural humility, and identity-affirming care. In this role, you’ll provide individual, couples, and/or family therapy to clients across the gender and sexuality spectrum, many of whom are navigating issues like coming out, identity exploration, relationships, trauma, and systemic marginalization. You’ll play a key role in creating a safe, validating space where clients can show up authentically and access meaningful support without fear of judgment or pathologizing.

• Make your own schedule!
• All employees are entitled to the applicable laws in Washington (1 hour per 40 hours worked)
• Paid admin time (1 hour per 5 client hours)
• CEU reimbursement (varies based on FTE status)
• Licensure reimbursement (varies based on FTE status)
• Health insurance reimbursement (Up to $400/month; We hope to begin offering a group health plan later in 2026; only full-time)
• PTO (up to 75 hours per year; full-time only. Restrictions apply on how much can be used on a given day. Will discuss during interview)
• Eligible site for WA Health Service Corps (loan repayment up to $75,000 over 3–5 years)
• All marketing to ensure a steady stream of referrals, and front-office support!
• Licensure supervision
• While this position is not specifically for assessements, you can request training to provide ADHD and/or Autism assessments

• Part-time: minimum 12 clients per week (scheduling 15)
• Full-time: minimum 22 clients per week (scheduling 25)

• Remote/Hybrid to start with the possibility of in-person in the future
• Starting at $42.75 for associates (increase after 6 months)
• Starting at $52.75 for fully-licensed (increase after 6 months)
• Admin rate: $30/hour (1 hour per 5 hours worked; 15 hours max per month)
• Sliding scale and pro-bono is a reduced rate

• Provide individual and couples therapy sessions to clients, with a focus on LGBTQ+ affirming care
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments utilizing intake forms and assessment questionnaires
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Educate clients and families about mental health resources and coping strategies
• Stay up-to-date on best practices and research in LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy
• Coordinate care and collaborate with community agencies or external providers when necessary
• Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work
• Must have completed an internship that meets state requirements
• Associate license (LMFTA, LMHCA, LSWAIC) in the state of Washington
• Experience working with LGBTQ+ clients and strong understanding of affirmative therapy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Fully licensed therapist in Washington
• Physically located in Washington State
• Personal/lived experience with the LGBTQ+ community

Note:

In compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, we do not inquire about criminal backgrounds in the hiring process.