Therapist - Corrections
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Job Description
About the Role
Join COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE as a Therapist – Corrections, M-F Schedule in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Ellensburg, WA 98926Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Master's degreeSalary Range: $37.99 - $56.
Key Responsibilities
- provide counseling and treatment services to incarcerated clients within the assigned correctional facility.
- conduct mental health assessments and offer appropriate treatment or referrals for each client in the correc.
- develop treatment & discharge plans for clients and providing mental health consultations with DOC staff com.
- implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services Excellent Benefits Hiring bonus for eligible full-time.
Requirements
- employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388
- 0020 through 388
- based services and programs Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable Innovative Program & Services A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence
- based services within a collaborative multi
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $37.99 - $56.99/hr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist - Corrections at COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Mental Health Therapy position at COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE 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.
Compensation Analysis
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE lists compensation for this psychologist position at $37k to $750k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $750000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Ellensburg, 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.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($37k–$750k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Mental Health Assessments, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Risk Assessment, Documentation, Listening Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Therapists in the Corrections team provide counseling and treatment services to incarcerated clients, conducting mental health assessments and offering appropriate treatment or referrals. Duties include providing individual or group counseling, creating individualized treatment plans, and assessing ...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Sick Leave, EAP, Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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