Current Positions

Current Positions

Licensed psychologists, pre- or post-doctoral psychologists & mental health therapists in Vancouver, WA:

We are hiring in Southwest WA for part-time/ full-time, contract, psychologists and therapists who take a relational, trauma-informed, and regulation based approach in working with children, adolescents and adults. Experience with a neurodiversity affirming approach and executive functioning skills/coaching a plus.

Psychologists with experience in providing comprehensive evaluations to assess for autism, ADHD, learning difference and to clarify diagnoses and treatment planning with children, teens, and adults are encouraged to apply.

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Educational Therapist: Position Overview

Wonder Tree Developmental Psychology is seeking a compassionate, skilled Educational Therapist to provide individualized, evidence‑based intervention for children and adolescents with learning differences, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and executive functioning challenges. This role blends cognitive rehabilitation, academic strategy instruction, and emotional support to help learners strengthen foundational skills and thrive across school, home, and community environments.

The Educational Therapist works under licensed supervision and collaborates closely with families, schools, and multidisciplinary providers to ensure consistent, holistic care.

Core Responsibilities

  • Deliver one‑on‑one educational therapy sessions using structured, evidence‑based approaches

  • Assess learning needs and identify executive functioning barriers (attention, working memory, cognitive flexibility, self‑monitoring)

  • Develop individualized intervention plans grounded in cognitive rehabilitation principles

  • Teach executive functioning strategies including time management, task initiation, planning, organization, and goal‑directed persistence

  • Provide metacognitive coaching to build self‑awareness and emotional regulation

  • Use therapeutic techniques such as modeling, prompting, scaffolding, and strategy instruction

  • Track progress through measurable goals and session documentation

  • Collaborate with caregivers and school teams to support generalization of skills

  • Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional ethics

  • Support learners emotionally around school stress, confidence, and motivation

  • Integrate compensatory tools such as visual schedules, graphic organizers, and environmental supports

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Educational Therapy, Special Education, Developmental Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling, or a related field

  • Experience working with children and adolescents with ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, or executive functioning challenges

  • Training or familiarity with:

    • Cognitive rehabilitation

    • Executive functioning coaching

    • Behavioral scaffolding

    • Reading/writing/math intervention

    • Social‑emotional learning supports

  • Ability to create a structured, calming, and supportive learning environment

  • Strong skills in rapport‑building, patience, and child‑centered communication

  • Experience collaborating with parents, schools, and multidisciplinary teams

  • Comfort with goal‑driven documentation and progress tracking

  • Commitment to neurodiversity‑affirming practice

  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a consistent caseload

Ideal Candidate Attributes

  • Warm, attuned, and child‑centered

  • Strong understanding of neurodevelopment

  • Creative problem‑solver who adapts strategies to each learner

  • Emotionally regulated and steady in session

  • Collaborative and comfortable working with families and schools

  • Reflective and metacognitively oriented

  • Values holistic, integrative care

Work Environment

  • In‑person sessions at Wonder Tree Developmental Psychology

  • Part‑time or full‑time options

  • Primarily serving children and adolescents

  • Structured, calming, sensory‑aware therapy spaces

  • Monthly staff meetings to build consistency on case management

  • Close collaboration with supervising Educational Therapist

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Teacher/Tutor for Neurodiverse Students & Outdoor Approach

Location: Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Position Type: Part-time/Contract

We are seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable teacher/tutor who is experienced in working with neurodiverse students and aligns with the principles of unschooling/outdoor, project-based and self-directed learning. You will be working with very small groups of children, and/or one-on-one.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Provide individualized, strength-based academic support to neurodiverse learners.

  • Foster a self-directed, curiosity-driven learning environment.

  • Adapt teaching methods to meet the unique learning styles of each student.

  • Collaborate with families to set meaningful educational goals.

  • Utilize creative, flexible, and engaging teaching strategies.

  • Offer executive functioning support as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Experience working with neurodiverse children (e.g., ADHD, autism, learning differences).

  • Familiarity with unschooling, self-directed education, or other alternative learning models.

  • Strong ability to individualize instruction and create a supportive learning environment.

  • Background in education, psychology, or a related field preferred.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

  • Passion for fostering a love of learning in children.

Schedule & Compensation:

  • Flexible, part-time hours based on student needs. Two mornings a week from about 10am to 1pm and 2-3 afternoons a week.

  • Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience.

Please submit a letter of interest and CV to

Ms. Joy Meyer at admin@wondertree-dp.com