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Coulee Medical Center
Grand Coulee, Washington · Hybrid

LICENSED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72k-$120k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Grand Coulee - Grand Coulee, WA 99133Salary Range: $72,000.00 - $120,000.00 SalaryThe Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist is a vital member of Coulee Medical Center’s collaborative care team. Hybrid schedule options available!

This team is made up of the primary care provider, a psychiatric consultant, the patient, and a larger primary care team.

The clinician is responsible for supporting and coordinating the behavioral and physical health care of patients on an assigned patient caseload with the patient’s primary care provider and, when appropriate, other behavioral health providers.

The Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist supports the organization by being an active member of the medical team, and carries out these duties in a manner consistent with the mission and vision of Coulee Medical Center.

Qualifications

A minimum of an associate pursuing master’s level training and licensure in any of the following: Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor/Professional Counselor Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Licensed Social Worker Licensed Psychologist BONUS DETAILS: Sign-on and Retention Bonus! $1,000 to be paid upon hire and $6,000 in retention bonus opportunity upon a 4-year commitment Eligible for relocation expense reimbursement Protected administration time Full spectrum patient population Opportunity for Loan Repayment program through NHSC and/or WSAC (if eligible) CMC will also support continuing education with $3,500/year and 2 weeks of CME paid time off. Health

Benefits

Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision, Retirement 403(b) with a maximum match of 5% (match depends on years of service), optional 457(b) Retirement Plan, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability, Health Flex Spending Account (HFSA), Day Care Flex Spending Account (DFSA), Provider Assistance Program (PAP), and Earned Leave Accrual (0.125/hr.)

Salary Range: Guaranteed first-year base income: $72,000 minimum; along with a generous Sign-on and Retention bonus opportunity, relocation assistance, and educational loan reimbursement for those who qualify.

Work Where It Matters Coulee Medical Center is a 25-bed Trauma Level IV Critical Access Hospital with a very important job: to serve the healthcare needs of our rural community with the best in patient care, medical expertise, and personalized service.

Based out of our new state-of-the-art, 66,000-square-foot facility near the famous Grand Coulee Dam, we provide professional medical services to the residents and visitors of the greater Grand Coulee area, the five surrounding counties, and the nearby Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

We treat their wounds, deliver their babies, heal their pain, and nurture their well-being - it is a big responsibility, and one that we are proud to have. To us, they are more than patients - they are our neighbors, friends, family and community, and their health comes first.

From sports physicals and well-baby visits, to the management of diabetes, high blood pressure, and bone and joint problems, the Coulee Family Medicine Clinic delivers a broad range of acute, chronic and preventive medical services including Family Practice, Obstetrics, Behavioral Health with direct provider services, Collaborative Care Management programs, General Surgery, Endocrinology, Registered Dietitian services, as well as a Monday-Friday Walk-In Clinic.

The clinic's physicians, nurse practitioners and other professionals focus on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of illnesses and medical problems to help lead our patients to a healthier life.

Work Where You Vacation The Grand Coulee Dam area, comprising the city of Electric City, Grand Coulee, and Coulee Dam, sits among the stunning scenery of the Columbia Basin and in the shadow of Grand Coulee Dam.

Outdoor enthusiasts will have year-round opportunities for activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, hiking and cycling. Local festivals and rodeos provide exciting small-town entertainment throughout the year. *Interested in learning more about our spectacular area?

Please watch our Chamber of Commerce video – Discover Grand Coulee: Nature’s Playground: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqwE30f5IDk Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The clinician supports and coordinates the behavioral and physical health care for an assigned patient caseload in conjunction with the primary care provider and other behavioral health professionals. This role involves being an active member of the medical team, ensuring duties align with the mission and vision of Coulee Medical Center.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of associate pursuing master’s level training and licensure as a Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor/Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Social Worker, or Licensed Psychologist. Eligibility for loan repayment programs and relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

TherapyPatient Caseload ManagementPrimary Care CoordinationPsychiatric Consultation SupportBehavioral Health CounselingFamily TherapySocial WorkPsychologyMedical Team CollaborationCrisis InterventionTreatment Planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LICENSED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST at Coulee Medical Center 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. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 22% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k 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 ~$96k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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About Coulee Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Grand Coulee, Washington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $1,000
Retention bonus $6,000 over 4 years
Relocation expense reimbursement
Protected administration time
Loan repayment through NHSC/WSAC
CME $3,500/year and 2 weeks CME PTO
Medical, Dental, Vision
Retirement 403(b) with 5% match