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Comprehensive Healthcare
Ellensburg, Washington

Therapist - Corrections

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$37.99-$56.99/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Ellensburg, WA 98926Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Master's degreeSalary Range: $37.99 - $56.99 HourlyJob Shift: DayNow offering hiring bonus of up to $7500 for new hires, depending on credentials! Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?

Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. What are we looking for in a Therapist?

Therapists on our Corrections team provide counseling and treatment services to incarcerated clients within the assigned correctional facility.

The Therapist will conduct mental health assessments and offer appropriate treatment or referrals for each client in the correctional facility who has been identified as in need of behavioral health services. Counseling and skill development may be provided through individual or group sessions, depending on need.

This position requires excellent listening & communication skills and a collaborative attitude to work effectively with Kittitas County Department of Corrections staff and other service partners. This position is best suited to a confident Therapist who is comfortable working in a corrections setting.

The schedule will be Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, with all work to be performed within the Kittitas County Correctional Center located in Ellensburg.

Therapist duties may include: completing mental health intakes & assessments providing individual therapy and facilitating behavioral health groups collaborating with each client to create an individualized treatment plan assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated collaborating with DOC service partners to develop treatment & discharge plans for clients and providing mental health consultations with DOC staff completing all required documentation in a timely, respectful manner Qualifications: Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration Valid driver's license, vehicle liability insurance, and at least two years of driving experience In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare.

Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You Training and Development A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-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-disciplinary team environment Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services Excellent

Benefits

Hiring bonus for eligible full-time hires with two-year commitment $5000 for unlicensed therapist with MSW $7500 for current LICSW or LMHC in Washington at time of hire Competitive salaries within our communities and industry Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies Access to Employee Assistance Program services Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation Agency-funded life and disability insurance program Financial incentives to further employee education Equal Opportunity EmployerComprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions.

The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.

Key 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 clients for safety and risk.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field and be eligible for registration as an Agency Affiliated Counselor. A valid driver's license, vehicle liability insurance, and at least two years of driving experience are also required, along with passing a post-offer drug screen and background check.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Group TherapyTreatment PlanningRisk AssessmentListening SkillsCollaborationDischarge Planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist - Corrections at COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 32% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k 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 ~$99k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Ellensburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$464k
Typical market rent
$1,594/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Comprehensive Healthcare

Mental Health Care
Yakima, WA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Hiring bonus up to $7500
Healthcare coverage for employee and family
Generous vacation, paid holiday, and sick leave
Employee Assistance Program
Agency-funded retirement plan with 5% contribution
Additional retirement investment with 50% match up to 4%
Agency-funded life and disability insurance
Financial incentives for education