CTHCA Dental Health Aide Therapist (TM49372)
Listed compensation
$67.98–$88.38 /hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Omak -, WA
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $67.98 - $88.38Salary, Closing Date: October 5, 2026
- Position: Dental Health Aide Therapist Salary: $67.98-$88.38
- Reports To: Dental Director
- Location: Omak
WA Summary
The Dental Health Aide Therapist delivers comprehensive oral hygiene and preventative dental services to the tribal community under the Colville Tribes’ 638-operated dental program.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required. Associate of Applied Science in Dental therapy. Licensed as a Dental Health Aide Therapist. License re-certification every two years.
Licensed by a federal community health aide program certification board or a federal recognized Indian tribe that as adopted certification standards that meet or exceed the requirements of a federal community health aide program certification board.
HIPAA and Basic Life Support Certificate within initial 90 days of employment. Blood borne pathogen training annually. Ability to understand, speak, communicate and read the English language. Requires ability to utilize a multi-line telephone with good telephone etiquette.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality. Well-developed human relation skills to convey technical concepts to others.
Ability to communicate technical information and to interact with a wide variety of groups and individuals inside and outside the organization. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work processes in a high-volume environment in order to meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to communicate professionally in written, verbal, and non-verbal format while portraying a friendly tone, word choice, and body language. Ability to take initiative and be proactive in the duties of the position in order to meet mandated deadlines and to comply with goals and objectives.
Valid Washington State Driver’s License is required and be insurable. Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.
TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED. If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.
In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.
INFORMATION: Terri Mail, HR Generalist, Colville Tribal Health Care Authority, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 422.4398. terri.mail.ohc@colvilletribes.com
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Health Aide Therapist provides comprehensive oral hygiene, preventative dental services, and minimally invasive dentistry to the tribal community. The role involves clinical patient care, oral health education, and participation in community-based preventive initiatives under the supervision of the Dental Director.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Therapy and be licensed as a Dental Health Aide Therapist. Additional requirements include a valid Washington State driver's license, Basic Life Support certification, and proficiency in MS Office.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$162k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $152k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $141k–$183k | Mental Health Therapy median $83k (middle half $65k–$104k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$152k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Washington | 187 active | 7,833 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% remote · 28% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington counselor listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 15% offer loan repayment282 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,542 in the last 30 days | 1,395 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$162k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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