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Ryther
Seattle, Washington

WISe Therapist (Wrap Around Services)

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$59k-$85k

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Job Description

Join us as a WISe Therapist at Ryther!

We've expanded our services!

Ryther is a recognized leader in behavioral health services for children, youth and their families facing complex challenges. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive services and innovative treatments. We guide, coach and teach so that every child/youth and family we work with may experience new ways of thinking, develop positive relationships, and realize a better life.

Wraparound with Intensive Services, or WISe, is a new approach to helping Medicaid-eligible children, youth, and their families with intensive mental health care. Services are available in home and community settings and offer a system of care based on the individualized need of the child or youth.

Our WISe Therapist provides comprehensive therapeutic support services assisting children, youth, and families in coping with complex behavior and mental health needs. In a team framework the therapist works in close collaboration with a Wraparound Facilitator and Parent /Youth Partner to identify goals, assess needs, and coordinate access to community resources. The Therapist will conduct outreach to clients and families in their homes, school, and community.

Requirements

Master’s degree (in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy or a related field),

Current Washington State DOH counselor registration or license, and Mental Health Professional certification are required.

Two years’ experience providing treatment to children or adolescents who have serious emotional or behavioral issues

  • Experience intervening on a family level within a publicly funded service system
  • Experience working with youth and families with complex needs or frequently accessing crisis services, a plus.

Full-time, schedule may vary and typically involves an 11-7pm schedule, M-Fri with optional on call work. $64,500-$84,880/year (DOE)

You'll Have the Following Benefits

Medical/Dental Benefits (Premium covered up to 94% by Ryther, depending on plan, and we pay $5000.00 towards your deductible and out of pocket max)

15 Days Paid Vacation (which increases to 17 after your second year, and by 1 each year after that – this is prorated to reflect your FTE as a part-time employee)

  • 10 Sick Days (vacation & sick time rollover)
  • 9 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
  • Free Medical Telehealth Appointments for you and anyone in your household (General Medical, Dermatology, Mental Health, Neck and Back Care, Nutrition, etc.)
  • 40% off Aflac supplemental insurance + free identity theft protection
  • 403b Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
  • $50,000 Life Insurance
  • Ryther is a registered 501c(3) which qualifies for the federal Student Loan Forgiveness program

What We Value

  • Commitment to Ryther’s mission, vision, and values
  • Respect for diverse lifestyles, cultures, identities, and abilities
  • Team-oriented mindset with strong self-management skills.
  • Adaptability and a proactive approach to change and servant leadership.

Ryther seeks to create a work environment reflective of the diverse community we serve. People of color, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and multilingual individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

The WISe Program is truly an "it takes a village" model. Come work for Ryther and make a difference doing community based work!

Key Responsibilities

The WISe Therapist provides comprehensive therapeutic support to children, youth, and families to help them cope with complex behavioral and mental health needs. They work in a team framework to identify goals, assess needs, and coordinate access to community resources through home, school, and community outreach.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementCrisis interventionWraparound servicesAssessmentGoal settingResource coordinationChild development

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates WISe Therapist (Wrap Around Services) at Ryther a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,029 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k 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 ~$72k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,029 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k≈ 15.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo≈ 46% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ryther

Mental Health Care
Seattle, Washington
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental Benefits (Premium covered up to 94% by Ryther, and we pay $5000.00 towards your deductible and out of pocket max)
15 Days Paid Vacation (which increases to 17 after your second year, and by 1 each year after that – this is prorated to reflect your FTE as a part-time employee)
10 Sick Days (vacation & sick time rollover)
9 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
Free Medical Telehealth Appointments for you and anyone in your household (General Medical, Dermatology, Mental Health, Neck and Back Care, Nutrition, etc.)
40% off Aflac supplemental insurance + free identity theft protection
403b Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
$50,000 Life Insurance