Mental Health Therapist, School Based

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist, School Based at Seattle Children's a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Mental Health Therapy position at Seattle Children's is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Seattle Children's lists compensation for this psychologist position at $98k to $146k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $70 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Seattle, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health therapy, Clinical assessment, Crisis intervention, Behavioral health, Child development, Family therapy, Intake evaluation, Evidence-based practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide mental health services to children, adolescents, and families experiencing developmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Conduct comprehensive intake evaluations and deliver direct treatment services to improve functioning across multiple life domains.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 403(b), Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.