Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Hybrid (Spokane, WA)
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Job Description
Sign on Bonus $5,000
Excelsior Wellness Center is looking for a Licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our VIEW telehealth program. This role will need to be local to the Spokane area and may have to work in different virtual and in-person programs based on program/agency need.
As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist within the VIEW program, you play a crucial role in our mission to promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being in the broad community of Washington State. You will provide individual and group counseling to clients and their families.
Your daily interactions with our clients make a significant impact by offering them hope, connection, and the knowledge that recovery is possible. You will collaborate closely with the VIEW team, contributing your clinical knowledge and guidance to enhance the quality of care we provide.
Your role is instrumental in helping our clients regain control of their lives and work towards their wellness goals.
How to Qualify
- A Master’s Degree in Counseling or related field.
- Licensed and certified through Washington State Department of Health as an LMHC, LICSW or LMFT preferred; Associates required.
- Strong communication and active listening skills.
- Empathy and the ability to build trust with clients.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with clinical and counseling professionals.
- Dedication to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide therapy and a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients.
- Provide high-quality therapy, including evidence-based practices when possible.
- Complete intakes for clients accessing our services.
- Collaborate with the VIEW team to enhance client care.
- Participate in team meetings to share insights and updates.
- Review client progress and provide ongoing therapy.
- Assist in the development of recovery-focused initiatives and programs.
- Contribute to the evaluation and improvement of VIEW services.
Benefits
Excelsior Wellness offers comprehensive medical (Providence + Cigna), dental (Lincoln), and vision (VSP) insurance packages.
- Employee insurance packages range from a $0 to $75 monthly premium.
- Medical coverage responsible deductibles ranges from $250 to $500/Annually
Excelsior Wellness employees typically save $1,200 to $8,700 annually on premiums and $1,250 to $6,000 on deductible expenses compared to other regional employers.
But our commitment to your well-being doesn't stop there. We provide a range of additional benefits, including retirement with employer match, employer-paid life insurance, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, free access to learning platforms, employer-paid licensing fees applicable to your role, professional development courses, and more.
Visit our website at Excelsior Wellness to learn more about us.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality individual and group therapy while maintaining a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients. Collaborate with the VIEW team to conduct intakes, review client progress, and develop recovery-focused initiatives.
Requirements
Requires a Master’s Degree in Counseling or a related field and active licensure as an LMHC, LICSW, or LMFT in Washington State. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, the ability to build trust, and the capacity to pass a criminal background check.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Hybrid (Spokane, WA) at Excelsior Wellness a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,558 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 26% have no call, 74% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.7 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $67k–$95k | Mental Health Therapy median $103k (middle half $78k–$118k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$76k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Washington | 187 active | 7,579 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 58% remote · 26% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Washington counselor listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 14% offer loan repayment280 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,476 in the last 30 days | 1,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$81k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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