No salary listed — similar Counselor roles pay ~$73k (median of 320 jobs)

7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active roles in this specialty

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Hale Ki
Hawaii County, Hawaii

LICENSED SENIOR THERAPIST I - HAWAII ISLAND

Counselor Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)Full-Time
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

Licensed therapist providing trauma-informed care to youth. On-site in Hawaii County. Commission opportunities up to $39K annually.

Join Hale Kipa as a Licensed Senior Therapist I – Hawaii Island in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage & family therapy, or related field required.
  • Active state of Hawai’i license (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or equivalent) required.
  • Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills preferred.
  • Strong time management and documentation skills preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Hale Kipa in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide trauma-informed individual, family, and group therapy while developing individualized treatment plans for clients. They are responsible for conducting clinical assessments, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Therapeutic servicesTrauma-informed careClinical assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionIndividual therapyFamily therapyGroup therapyCommunity outreachElectronic health recordsTime managementDocumentationCultural humilityEvidence-based practicesCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LICENSED SENIOR THERAPIST I - HAWAII ISLAND at Hale Ki a 7.2 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 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Counselor Career Context

In Hawaii, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$127k across 14 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Hawaii's cost-of-living index is 186.4 (US average = 100) — Hawaii ranks #12 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 64.8% of Hawaii clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Hale Ki

Individual and Family Services
Ewa Beach, Hawaii
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Drug/Vision/Dental
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO) / 6 Paid Holidays
403(b) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life Insurance
Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Plans
Supportive Work Environment