Join our Dedicated Postdoctoral Program at CMCS

We are looking for a cohort of carefully selected postdoctoral psychologists to join our highly esteemed postdoctoral clinical program at Centered Mind Counseling Services.

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

• 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 where your professional growth and development are valued and nurtured.

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

We have designed a comprehensive Postdoctoral Psychological Associates Program at CMCS tailored to meet the unique requirements and needs of postdoctoral psychological associates working towards full licensure.

Specialized Tracks at available at CMCS:

• EMDR
• Testing
• Child and Family

In addition to SUPPORT, we provide our postdoctoral psychological associates with . . .

• Weekly individual supervision with one of our experienced licensed clinical psychologists.
• Postdoctoral 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, AND . . .
• Consistently as 'full as they desire' client loads.

This is an excellent opportunity to practice alongside a multidisciplinary team of seasoned mental health clinicians in a collaborative, values-driven, professional, and supportive environment. You get to focus on your clients, and we do the rest!

What our Associate Therapists are saying . . .

"I love CMCS!"

"I am grateful to be with CMCS :) I appreciate you and your care."

"Working at CMCS as an associate allowed me the opportunity to acquire valuable learning experiences while developing my counseling skills in a group practice. I have appreciated being part of a supportive and collaborative team at CMCS while also having flexibility and independence with my schedule and counseling practices."

If you are interested in joining us in our mission to provide quality services and professional collaboration in the beautiful communities of Issaquah or Sammamish, Washington, we'd love to hear from you!

After obtaining full licensure, members of our postdoctoral psychological associate program have an opportunity to continue clinical practice at CMCS as part of our fully licensed team. Our licensed providers at CMCS benefit from continuous support, including weekly practice-wide professional consultations, professional development, and training opportunities. This ongoing support facilitates a seamless transition from postdoctoral associate to licensed practitioner, helping them effectively manage their caseloads and supporting their ongoing professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Completion of Psy.D. or Ph.D. program in psychology from an accredited program. Degree must be conferred prior to start date.
• Must be willing to obtain a Psychological Associate license from Washington State DOH.
• Passion for mental health treatment planning, assessment, and client interaction
• Competent and efficient in comprehensive psychological/neuropsychological 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

Highly Desired

• Experience in psychological assessment of ADHD, ASD, Specific Learning Disorders, and psychiatric disorders is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• In-person services are required at least 3 days per week, with some remote work allowed.

Benefits

Great Opportunity with Centered Mind Counseling Services . . .

• 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
• Amazingly helpful and hard-working support staff
• Make positive changes and develop various programs of interest
• Regular consultation, supervision, and support, AND we've created an environment and culture where the lion's share of your time is spent doing exactly what you love. . . Practicing Psychology!

Join Us!