Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Listed compensation
$115k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Location: Washington
- Setting: Remote / Telehealth
- Position: Full-Time
- Salary: $115,000–$120,000 per year
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Position
We are seeking a Washington-licensed LMHC to provide counseling services to adults through telehealth. The role centers on regular client appointments, one-on-one counseling, and helping clients address concerns that may be affecting their emotional health, relationships, or daily life. You’ll manage your own client schedule, use your clinical judgment during sessions, and keep the necessary records up to date. This is a remote position with a consistent weekday schedule.
- Your Day-to-Day
- Meet with adult clients for scheduled counseling appointments
- Discuss concerns, current circumstances, and goals to determine the focus of therapy
- Use appropriate counseling techniques based on each client’s situation
- Help clients develop practical ways to manage stress, emotions, relationships, and life changes
- Revisit goals and make changes to the direction of care when needed
- Complete session notes and required clinical records
- Take part in case reviews or clinical discussions when appropriate
- Follow Washington LMHC regulations, confidentiality requirements, and professional standards
- Active Washington LMHC license
- Master’s degree in Counseling or related discipline
- Previous clinical therapy experience
- Ability to manage a consistent caseload remotely
- Reliable internet and private workspace
- 2 weeks paid time off
- Health insurance
- 401(k) plan with 3% company match
- Submit your resume today!
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one counseling services to adult clients via telehealth to address emotional health and life concerns. Manage client schedules, maintain clinical records, and participate in case reviews while adhering to professional standards.
Requirements
Requires an active Washington LMHC license and a Master's degree in Counseling or a related discipline. Candidates must have previous clinical therapy experience and the ability to manage a caseload remotely.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 32% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Gotham Enterprises ranks #1 of 19 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 665 active listings.
Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 20.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) at Gotham Enterprises a 7.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — ranked against 209 active Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
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.
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