Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Listed compensation
$90k-$115k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
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We are actively looking to hire talented therapists for our outpatient offices in Washington State, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
We Offer Licensed Therapists:
- Competitive compensation package with uncapped earning potential
- Comp range of $90,000-$115,000-Compensation model based on productivity.
- W2 employed position
- Sign-on bonus
- Cash based incentive plan
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401K with 4% match
- Part-time and full-time options
- CEUs
- Paid parental leave
- Malpractice insurance provided
Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking::
- Therapists fully licensed and credentialed in Washington - Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT).
- Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations.
About LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our Values
- Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
- Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
- Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
- One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use lifestance.com or careers.lifestance.com. Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the @lifestance.com domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.
Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
Key Responsibilities
Provide evidence-based, medically driven mental healthcare services to children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team to deliver personalized treatment through both in-person and telemedicine platforms.
Requirements
Must hold a valid, full license and credentialing in Washington State as an LMHC, LICSW, or LMFT. Requires experience working with adult, child, or adolescent populations and a commitment to clinical excellence.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
LifeStance Health ranks #7 of 17 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 924 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$96k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings in Washington | 303 active | 13,689 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% remote · 30% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| LifeStance Health | silver tier, 84/100 · #7 of 17 for pay | Top Employers work-life index924 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$103k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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