THERAPIST DCR
Listed compensation
$37.99-$56.99/hr
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Kennewick, WA 99336Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Master's degreeSalary Range: $37.99 - $56.99 HourlyJob Shift: DayWho is Comprehensive Healthcare? Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages.
We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. What are we looking for in a Therapist / Designated Crisis Responder? This position serves two main functions: therapy and crisis response.
During the workday, the Therapist / Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) meets with scheduled clients to provide evidence-based therapy for youth and adults. In addition to therapy duties, they also participate in rotating on-call shifts during the workday, evenings, and weekends to provide crisis outreach services.
This involves answering calls that request crisis services and traveling out in the community to complete crisis evaluations, determine what level of treatment is needed to stabilize the situation, and make arrangements for hospital placements or outpatient treatment as appropriate.
The goal is to stabilize the crisis using the least restrictive setting possible, while still ensuring the safety of the individual in crisis as well as the community.
The Therapist DCR position is best suited to someone who likes variety in their daily activities and wants to work as a therapist but also enjoys assisting individuals in crisis. Training in evidence-based practices is provided as part of this position.
This position is located in our Kennewick office on our adult outpatient team and will provide crisis services for the Benton County Jail.
Therapist DCR duties may include: providing individual and family therapy and facilitating behavioral health groups completing mental health intakes and assessments receiving calls for crisis services from individuals, law enforcement, medical facilities, & service providers and responding in the community to assess individuals for safety and gather information determining the least restrictive environment for crisis resolution and stabilization for the client arranging client placements for voluntary and involuntary hospitalization or detox services, when necessary communicating with Comprehensive treatment teams about clients who have had crisis contact and participating in safety planning thorough and timely completion of required clinical documentation Qualifications: Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field Two years of previous experience providing behavioral health treatment is preferred Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor and designation as Mental Health Professional Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide documentation upon hire or be approved for a qualifying medical or religious exemption prior to starting work What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You Training and Development A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable Innovative Program & Services A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services Excellent
Benefits
Competitive salaries within our communities and industry Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies Access to Employee Assistance Program services Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation Agency-funded life and disability insurance program Financial incentives to further employee education Qualifications
Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions.
The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist provides evidence-based therapy to youth and adults while participating in rotating on-call shifts for community crisis response. Responsibilities include conducting mental health assessments, stabilizing crises, and coordinating hospital or outpatient placements.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field and be eligible for Agency Affiliated Counselor registration. Two years of behavioral health experience is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates THERAPIST DCR at COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE a 6.1 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.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 16% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k 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 ~$99k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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