Behavioral Health Clinician III (BHC-III) (Mental Health Counselor)
Listed compensation
$38.83 hourly
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Pioneer Human Services as a Behavioral Health Clinician III – Mental Health Counselor in Spokane, Washington, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $29.12 - $38.83/hr.
- Medical
- Flexible Spending
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- AD&D
- Disability
- Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
- Tuition Assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Pioneer Human Services as a Behavioral Health Clinician III – Mental Health Counselor.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Clinician III provides quality counseling, case management, and community support services to clients with mental health and substance use disorders. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, conducting diagnostic assessments, and collaborating with community partners to ensure effective client care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a mental health or human services field and possess a current Washington state mental health associate license. At least two years of experience in the direct treatment of individuals with mental illness or emotional disturbance is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 18% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k 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 ~$71k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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