Senior Clinical Programs Counselor
Listed compensation
$44.35-$68.86/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Providence as a Senior Clinical Programs Counselor – Forensic Mental Health in Edmonds, Washington, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $44.35 - $68.86/hour.
- Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Matching
- Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vacations
- Holidays
- Well-being Resources
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
This position offers no call requirements. Work with Providence in Edmonds, Washington, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Court Evaluator conducts clinical assessments and prepares legal petitions for patients under the Involuntary Treatment Act. They also serve as an expert witness in legal proceedings and provide guidance to staff regarding mental health laws and regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling, or a Ph.D. in Social Work or Psychology. Additionally, they must possess a valid Washington state license in their respective field and have at least 2 years of experience in acute mental healthcare.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Clinical Programs Counselor at Providence a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 22% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$118k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 10 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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