Counselor 3 - WA Seattle/Puyallup
Listed compensation
$137K - $150K
Listing transparency1 of 6 stated
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Through a professional, private office setting and/or teletherapy, these seasoned professionals provide the highest quality of consultation to ecclesiastical leaders, direct counseling services, community resource development and referral, and support to other staff.
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality clinical counseling services and consultation to ecclesiastical leaders in both private office and teletherapy settings. Facilitate support programs such as addiction recovery and assist with community resource development and referrals.
Requirements
Requires a Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling psychology, along with at least five years of post-master's professional experience. Candidates must hold a current independent clinical license and be a temple-worthy member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor 3 - WA Seattle/Puyallup at Confidential Employer a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 581 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 26% 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 ~$144k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k 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 ~$144k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Top Counselor Jobs
31 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution31 jobs · 18 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 18 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Clinical Director (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) - Community-Based Mental Health 267
Telecare · SeaTac, Washington
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
LifeStance Health · West Linn, Oregon
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
$123k-$141kLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)
$92k-$125k