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Careers at Refuge Counseling & Wellness

At Refuge, we offer more than just a job. We provide a place where therapists can thrive professionally, be part of a supportive and collaborative team, and help clients experience deep and lasting healing.

If you’re looking for a work culture that values both clinical excellence and personal well-being, you may have found your place.

Why Join Refuge?

  • Team-Oriented Culture
    We believe healing happens in community—for both clients and clinicians. Our team values collaboration, integrity, and celebration.
  • Beautiful, Purposeful Workspace
    Fully furnished offices with natural light and access to a private somatic studio for movement, yoga, or group work.
  • Trauma-Informed and Innovative
    We integrate proven modalities like EMDR, somatic therapy, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy to support real transformation.
  • Support Without Burnout
    We offer the autonomy of private practice with the support and stability of a group. No micromanaging. No endless administrative tasks. Just meaningful work with real support.

Benefits

Benefits That Let You Focus on the Work

Private practice can mean giving up stability for freedom. At Refuge you get both: a real W2 job with real benefits, and the room to practice the way you trained to.

Stability & Pay

  • W2 Employment
    Many group practices bring therapists on as 1099 contractors. We hire you as an employee, so we pay our share of payroll taxes and you’re covered by unemployment and workers’ comp.
  • 401(k) With Match
    Save for retirement, with Refuge matching what you put in.
  • Paid Admin Time
    Admin work beyond your sessions is paid separately from clinical pay, so the extra hours aren’t unpaid.
  • Liability Insurance Covered
    Refuge pays for your professional liability coverage.

Health & Time

  • Health, Dental & Vision
    Each full-time employee gets a monthly allowance from Refuge to spend on the medical, dental, and vision plans that fit them best.
  • Paid Time Off
    1 hour of PTO for every 20 hours worked. That’s twice Washington’s minimum for paid sick leave.
  • Flexible Scheduling
    You set your hours around your life and your caseload.

Practice Support

  • Free Supervision Toward Licensure
    Associates get clinical supervision at no cost while working toward full licensure.
  • Marketing Handled
    We bring clients in so you don’t have to build a caseload from scratch.
  • No Insurance Billing
    Refuge is private-pay. No claims, denials, or preauthorizations.
  • EHR & Telehealth Provided
    Your records and video sessions run on platforms we pay for and set up.

Growth & Tools

  • License Fees Covered
    We pay your Washington license renewal every year.
  • $200 a Year for CEUs
    Money for the trainings that keep you growing.
  • A MacBook for Work
    Refuge provides and maintains your work laptop.

Why W2 Matters

As a 1099 contractor, the costs of being employed usually land on you. At Refuge, we carry them so more of what you earn stays yours.

At RefugeTypical 1099 practice
Payroll taxesWe pay our halfYou pay both halves (15.3%)
Retirement401(k) with matchOn your own
Health, dental & visionMonthly allowanceOn your own
Paid time offAccrues as you workUnpaid
License renewal & liability insurancePaid by RefugeOut of pocket
Laptop, EHR & telehealthProvidedOften out of pocket
NOW HIRING

Current Openings

Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Associate

We’re hiring licensed therapists (LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT) ready to do deep, meaningful trauma work without the burnout of agency life or the isolation of solo practice. If you’re wanting a clinical home where you can grow, we’d love to hear from you.

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