Temporary Child & Family Therapist (Associate)

Akin (formerly Childhaven)

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Washington$37.08/hrContractMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Akin (formerly Childhaven) as a Child & Family Therapist – Temporary Associate Role in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts initial client screening intake and assessment

Assesses and determines client diagnosis/service need and develops treatment/service plans and/or makes appropriate community referral

Implements treatment/service plan using a variety of therapeutic/educational interventions in a variety of locations and settings

Performs treatment/service evaluations and follow

Requirements

Regular, predictable attendance is required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Agency Affiliated Counselor Credential (obtained after hire.) Or, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate credential is acceptable

Proof of CPR and First Aid Certification is required within 30 days

step Mantoux TB skin test prior to start of employment. For those who have previously tested positive, documented proof of treatment from a doctor, or a negative chest x

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $64,542 - $89,939/year

Work Schedule

Contract position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Akin (formerly Childhaven) as a Child & Family Therapist – Temporary Associate Role.

Key Skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Temporary Child & Family Therapist (Associate) at Akin (formerly Childhaven) a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Akin (formerly Childhaven) is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Akin (formerly Childhaven) lists compensation for this psychologist position at $65k to $90k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $37 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($65k–$90k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical assessment, Case management, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Child development, Family therapy, Diagnostic assessment, Community resource coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provides clinical and case management services including intake, assessment, and diagnosis for a diverse client population. Implements treatment plans and establishes collaborative relationships with community resources.

Benefits package: Competitive Pay, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.