Local Contract Mental Health
Yakima, WA
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

Mental Health Counselor

Full-Time | Yakima, WA
Shift: Mon to Fri

Pay Range: $33.55 – $45.60 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $2,000
 

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Counselor to provide high-quality, trauma-informed behavioral health services. This role focuses on comprehensive clinical care, including diagnostic assessments, individualized treatment planning, and both individual and group counseling.

This position is ideal for a licensed clinician who is passionate about supporting recovery, personal growth, and long-term wellness while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health evaluations using standardized tools and clinical interviews
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling services
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
• Present clinical findings and recommendations verbally and in writing
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA, ethical standards, and privacy regulations
• Comply with all local, state, federal, and contractual requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams and external service providers

Qualifications Education

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Social Work

Experience

• Prior clinical experience required
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, alcoholism, and ASAM criteria
• Familiarity with long-term recovery processes, relapse prevention, and post-treatment challenges

Licensure & Certification

• Active licensure as one of the following (or equivalent):
• LMHC, LMFT, LICSW, LMSW
• Mental Health Professional (MHP) per Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
• Valid professional license and registration number issued by the Washington State Department of Health
  
  Benefits:
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance
• Health savings, flex spending, and dependent care accounts
• 401K with employer matching
• Generous PTO and holiday pay