Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Listed compensation
$115k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Needed in Hawaii
Are you a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a desire to bring positive change to individuals and families? We invite you to join our welcoming team in Hawaii, where your expertise will make a lasting impact. This is your chance to be a part of something meaningful in a beautiful location, providing vital support to those in need.
- Type: Full-time
- Work Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM – 5PM
- Salary Range: $115,000–$120,000 annually with comprehensive benefits.
Responsibilities
Deliver personalized therapy sessions for individuals, families, and groups, based on each client’s specific needs.
- Work closely with a team of compassionate mental health professionals to provide well-rounded care.
- Keep detailed records of client progress to ensure treatment plans stay relevant and effective.
- Stay engaged with ongoing learning and evolving mental health practices to continually enhance your care.
- A Master’s degree or higher in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
- Active licensure as an LMHC (or an equivalent certification).
- Experience working with diverse populations and addressing a broad range of mental health concerns.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with clients.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a dynamic team.
- A competitive salary based on experience.
- A full range of benefits, including health coverage, retirement options, and more.
- Professional development opportunities to help you grow in your field.
- A supportive, team-based environment that values your contributions.
- Apply today with your resume and cover letter.
Requirements
Requires a Master’s degree or higher in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or a related field. Candidates must hold active licensure as an LMHC or an equivalent certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Hawaii is 110.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 64.8% of Hawaii clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 22% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$107k in purchasing power | Hawaii index 110.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in Hawaii | 7 active | 800 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% remote · 22% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 335 in the last 30 days | 220 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | −5.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Gotham Enterprises | silver tier, 83/100 · #1 of 13 for pay | Top Employers work-life index775 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) at Gotham Enterprises a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Lahaina
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.42M≈ 12.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $3,292/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- State income tax
- Up to 11%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.