Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$68k-$97k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
$5,000 Sign on Bonus
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (WISe Program)
Excelsior Wellness Center is more than just a place for treatment; we are a community dedicated to helping individuals and families find their path to wellness. We believe in the potential of every child and family to live safer, stronger, and more fulfilled lives.
We are currently seeking a passionate Licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) program—a dynamic, community-based model designed to provide personalized support to youth and families. WISe is committed to helping Medicaid-eligible individuals aged 20 or younger, along with their families, manage complex emotional and mental health needs within their homes and communities.
What You’ll Do
As a WISe therapist, you will play a crucial role in delivering direct clinical care, working closely with youth and their families to reduce the impact of mental health symptoms, enhance resilience, and guide them on their journey toward recovery. Your work will help ensure the safety of youth, promote their engagement in school, and support their overall mental wellness. This includes:
- Crafting individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs.
- Conducting skill-building sessions, family therapy, and crisis intervention, including on-call crisis rotation.
- Collaborating with community resources to provide a comprehensive support network.
- Contributing to ongoing program evaluation, staff training, and quality improvement efforts.
Participate in the on-call rotation to ensure families have access to crisis services 24/7. This may include phone support and in-person response.
You’re a Great Fit If You Have:
- A Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
- Licensure through the Washington State Department of Health as an LMHC, LMHCA, LICSW, LICSWA, LMFT, or LMFTA.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a criminal background check.
Practical experience with evidence-based therapeutic modalities and a deep understanding of diverse service delivery models.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
A collaborative spirit and a passion for making a difference in the lives of youth with serious mental health diagnoses.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Impactful Work: You’ll be directly improving the lives of adolescents, supporting them in overcoming challenges and thriving in their communities.
Growth Opportunities: We’re committed to your professional development, offering continuous learning and the chance to expand your expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Team-Oriented Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, where everyone works together to provide the highest quality care to youth and families.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits, including retirement with employer match, employer-paid life insurance, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, professional development opportunities, and more.
Benefits
Excelsior Wellness offers comprehensive medical (Providence + Cigna), dental (Lincoln), and vision (VSP) insurance packages.
- Employee insurance packages range from a $0 to $75 monthly premium.
- Medical coverage responsible deductibles ranges from $250 to $500/Annually
Excelsior Wellness employees typically save $1,200 to $8,700 annually on premiums and $1,250 to $6,000 on deductible expenses compared to other regional employers.
But our commitment to your well-being doesn't stop there. We provide a range of additional benefits, including retirement with employer match, employer-paid life insurance, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, free access to learning platforms, employer-paid licensing fees applicable to your role, professional development courses, and more.
At Excelsior Wellness Center, we’re dedicated to providing our employees with the resources they need to succeed—both in their careers and in life. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and join us in our mission to promote holistic mental health for youth and families.
Ready to Join Us?
Visit excelsiorwellness.org to learn more about us and apply today.
We are an approved NHSC site.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will deliver direct clinical care to youth and families, including individualized treatment planning, family therapy, and crisis intervention. They will also collaborate with community resources and participate in a 24/7 on-call crisis rotation to ensure comprehensive support.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field. Additionally, they must possess active licensure in Washington State as an LMHC, LMHCA, LICSW, LICSWA, LMFT, or LMFTA.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 26% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $68k–$97k | Mental Health Therapy median $91k (middle half $84k–$103k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$77k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Washington | 192 active | 7,934 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 26% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Washington Counselor listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 14% offer loan repayment299 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,572 in the last 30 days | 1,558 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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