CTHCA Dental Health Aide Therapist (TM49372)

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$67.98–$88.38 /hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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

BLS

Key Skills

HIPAA complianceCommunicationTime managementInterpersonal 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).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$141k–$183kMental Health Therapy median $83k (middle half $65k–$104k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$152k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Washington187 active7,833 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% remote · 28% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington counselor listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 15% offer loan repayment282 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,542 in the last 30 days1,395 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 21 employers
9
<$90k
7
$90k-110k
15
$110k-130k
4
$130k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
39%
CME allowance
19%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,820 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation logo

About Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

Government Administration
Nespelem, WA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Collaborative Practice Agreement Required

Living in Omak

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Median resident rent
$1,002/mo
Residents’ average commute
11 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.