LICENSED SENIOR THERAPIST I - HAWAII ISLAND
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Job Description
Mission & About Us
Rooted in aloha and kuleana, Hale Kipa is dedicated to supporting and empowering Hawai‘i’s youth, young adults, and families who are navigating trauma, injustice, and systemic barriers. Through safe and nurturing housing, culturally grounded care, and trauma-informed relationships, we encourage them to discover their passions, embrace their resilience, and thrive as compassionate, responsible leaders in their families and communities.
Since 1970, Hale Kipa has championed Hawai'i's youth and children. We provide youth outreach, independent living facilities, therapeutic foster care, a haven for runaways, and more. Our founders recognized a need for a nonprofit to step in to assist this deserving population and we are still doing that critical work today, on O'ahu, Kaua'i, and the Island of Hawai'i. Learn more about Hale Kipa's programs.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC) who is committed to providing therapeutic services that is trauma informed to clients of diverse backgrounds. Services to include thorough assessments, treatment plan development, and collaboration with community resources and partners. The ideal candidate will bring clinical expertise, cultural humility, and a genuine desire to help individuals overcome challenges and achieve personal goals.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Ability to navigate an electronic health record/billing software preferred.
- Experience with diverse populations and evidence-based practices preferred.
- Ability to be credentialed by CAMHD and commercial insurance companies required.
Requirements
- Access to a vehicle for the purpose of transporting youth.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Current auto insurance and safety check.
- Provide mental health evaluations and services under our various contracts, including Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD), Medicaid, HMSA, UHA, HMAA, WellCare, and AlohaCare
- While awaiting credentialing from insurance carriers, must carry a full CAMHD caseload, producing a minimum of 25 billable hours per week to cover salary
- Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy to clients via in-person, community outreach, and telehealth
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Conduct assessments and maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and community resources
- Maintain compliance with ethical and legal standards of practice
Benefits
- Medical/Drug/Vision/Dental
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off (PTO) / 6 Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Access to Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Supportive Work Environment: Collaborative team culture with strong administrative and clinical support
Location
- Hawai'i County
Salary
- Commission Opportunities: Potential to earn an additional $39,000 annually
Job Type
- In-person/On-Site
An EEO Employer
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
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 7,851 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 24% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Hawaii is 110.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.8% of Hawaii clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,851 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $72k (middle half $62k–$84k)292 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Hawaii index 110.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Hawaii | 12 active | 7,904 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% remote · 24% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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