Mental Health Therapist

1 day ago
Washington$62.6K - $91KFull TimeMental Health Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join MultiCare Health System as a Mental Health Therapist – Day Shift in United States. Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day.

Key Responsibilities

  • will provide person-centered counseling, advocacy and case management for patients You will develop treatment plans which clearly identify the patient’s voice, treatment strategies, and specific outcome measures You will meet agency documentation standards You will meet authorization requirements of contracts You will strategically tailor effective clinical/case management services to meet diverse patient needs Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health related field required; Master's degree preferred Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered or within 30 days and obtain within 90 days of hire unless a higher credential is held: Counselor Agency Affiliated Certified, Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed, Mental Health Counselor Assoc (LMHCA), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Marriage & Family Therap Assoc (LMFTA), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), SW Advanced Lic (LASW), SW Assoc Independent Clinical Lic (LSWAIC), SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW) Drivers License/Abstract Previous experience providing mental health counseling services preferred Why MultiCare? Rooted in the local community Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
  • provide person-centered counseling, advocacy and case management for patients You will develop treatment pla.
  • provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benef.
  • provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Requirements

  • winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you. Well

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $62.6K - $91K
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with MultiCare Health System in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical counselingCase managementPatient advocacyTreatment planningDocumentationPerson-centered counselingBehavioral healthCrisis intervention
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Mental Health Therapist position at MultiCare Health System includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at MultiCare Health System 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

MultiCare Health System lists compensation for this psychologist position at $30k to $43k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in 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 weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($30k–$43k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical counseling, Case management, Patient advocacy, Treatment planning, Documentation, Person-centered counseling, Behavioral health, Crisis intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Therapist is responsible for delivering clinical counseling and case management services to patients. This role involves developing personalized treatment plans and ensuring all documentation meets agency and contract standards.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental & Vision, 401k Match, Generous PTO, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Career Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About MultiCare Health System

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental & Vision
401k Match
Generous PTO
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance
Career Development

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

yesterday

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