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Counselor Jobs in Washington

Counselor Jobs in Washington with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.

304+ positions available

304+ Counselor Jobs in Washington Available Now

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304 jobs

These 257 roles pay ~$96k median with 6.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital logo

Group Therapist FT days

Wellfound Behavioral Health HospitalTacoma, WA

Counselor
$62,899 - $116,626/year
30+ days ago
Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital logo

Outpatient Program Therapist - Per Diem

Smokey Point Behavioral HospitalMarysville, WA

Counselor
Salary Range: $50.00
30+ days ago
Volunteers Of America Western Washington logo

911 Colocation Crisis Counselor (69138)

Volunteers Of America Western WashingtonEverett, WA

Counselor
$28.97-$32.02 per hour
Octave logo

Mental Health Therapist, 1099- Washington

OctaveRemote

Counselor
$65-$140 per hour
Octave logo

Mental Health Therapist, 1099 - Washington, Spokane Area

OctaveRemote

Counselor
$65-$143 per hour
Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation logo

Independently Licensed EMDR Therapist

Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling & ConsultationWashington, DC

Counselor
$70,000 - $100,000
Hybrid
Therapeutic Health Services logo

Adult Mental Health Therapist

Therapeutic Health ServicesEmployer score · SilverEverett, WA

Counselor
$68,000 - $96,000
IRG Physical Therapy logo

Occupational Therapist (CHT) - IRG Everett

IRG Physical TherapyEverett, WA

Counselor
$87,000-$93,000
Ayuda logo

Bilingual Therapist (Mental Health Professional) [480]

AyudaWashington, DC

Counselor
$66,000 - $82,000
Hybrid
Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital logo

Group Therapist Per Diem

Wellfound Behavioral Health HospitalTacoma, WA

Counselor
$62,899 - $116,626/yr
Excelsior Wellness logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Hybrid (Spokane, WA)

Excelsior WellnessSpokane, WA

Counselor
from $250
Hybrid
Gaggle Net logo

Remote Mental Health Therapist - Washington

Gaggle NetRemote

Counselor
$50 per hour
Confidential Employer logo

Counselor 3 - WA Seattle/Puyallup

Confidential EmployerSeattle, WA

Counselor
$137,000 - $150,000
Leidos logo

MFLC Counselor: Short Term or As Needed Coverage, Fa

LeidosSpokane, WA

Counselor
$38-$46 per hour
Volunteers Of America Western Washington logo

Tribal Crisis Counselor I (69072)

Volunteers Of America Western WashingtonEverett, WA

Counselor
$25.31-$27.97 per hour

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How Washington Compares for Counselor Pay

Washington against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$84k
Pay rank
#9 of 51
Work-life balance
5.8/10 · #16
Open listings
900

Counselor roles in Washington advertise $8k above the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $98k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Washington compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs WAWLBListings
Washington (this page)$84k—5.8/10900
Wyoming#1$98k+$14k6.0/1050
Nevada#2$96k+$12k5.7/10201
Alaska#3$94k+$10k5.4/10160
Mississippi#4$93k+$9k5.5/10230
Delaware#5$90k+$6k6.9/10234
Oregonborders$77k−$7k5.8/10640
Idahoborders$76k−$8k6.0/10164

“borders” = shares a border with Washington; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Counselor Jobs in Washington: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

Washington offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in washington. With 304+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 30% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Washington on this page have an average score of 5.9/10, with 30% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in washington include Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital, Volunteers Of America Western Washington, Octave, Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital, and more. Positions span counselor jobs washington. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in washington, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 27,412+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

A few things worth knowing

About Counselor jobs in Washington.

How much do counselors earn in Washington?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?

Yes — about 30% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring counselors in Washington right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital, Volunteers Of America Western Washington, Octave, Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many counselor jobs in washington are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 304 counselors positions in Washington listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.