Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Listed compensation
$115k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Washington | Remote / Telehealth
- Full-Time | $115,000–$120,000 per year
- Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Position
We’re hiring a Washington-licensed LMHC to provide individual counseling through telehealth. You’ll have a set weekday schedule and an ongoing client caseload, with most of your time spent in scheduled sessions.
Between appointments, you’ll handle clinical notes, review cases, and prepare for upcoming sessions. Clients may present with a range of emotional, behavioral, relationship, or life-related concerns.
Main Duties
- Hold scheduled counseling sessions by secure video
- Complete new-client intakes and clinical assessments
- Determine treatment priorities and appropriate counseling methods
- Review cases and make adjustments as needed
- Maintain required clinical records and session notes
- Coordinate with other providers when additional care is indicated
Follow Washington Licensing and Confidentiality Requirements
- 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
- Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply today.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will conduct individual therapy sessions via secure video and perform clinical intakes and assessments. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records and coordinating care with other providers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Washington state license as an LMFT, LMHC, or LICSW. Strong clinical documentation skills and experience in a professional counseling or therapy setting are required.
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 7.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. 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, no night shifts, 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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- No weekends
- No nights
- Remote