Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Listed compensation
$115K - $120K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Location: Washington
- Salary: $115,000 - $120,000 per year
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Setting: Telehealth / Remote
We are seeking a Washington-licensed clinician to provide remote counseling services to clients through a secure telehealth platform. This position is a strong match for professionals who want to combine clinical care, schedule consistency, and the flexibility of remote work.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide virtual mental health counseling to clients located in Washington
- Develop treatment plans and support client progress over time
- Complete all required documentation accurately and promptly
- Maintain ethical, confidential, and professional standards of care
- Support clients through evidence-informed counseling practices
- Must hold an active Washington license in one of the following accepted credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
- Experience in counseling, therapy, psychology, or clinical social work
- Comfortable working in a telehealth / remote environment
- Strong clinical communication and documentation skills
- Ability to manage a virtual caseload with professionalism
- 2 weeks of paid time off
- Health insurance coverage
- 401(k) plan with a 3% company match
If you are a Washington-licensed clinician seeking a professional telehealth opportunity, we invite you to apply today.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Washington license in an accepted credential and have experience in counseling or related fields. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage a virtual caseload are essential.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Gotham Enterprises ranks #1 of 19 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 665 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 32% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 22.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) at Gotham Enterprises a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — ranked against 209 active Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$118k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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