Associate Mental Health Counselor (LMHCA or LMFTA)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Associate Mental Health Counselor (LMHCA or LMFTA)

Compensation: $52-$57.20 per hour; paid bi-weekly

Employment Type: W-2 Full-Time or W-2 Part-Time Employee

Location: This is an in-person position based out of Maple Valley, WA

Role Summary

An Associate Mental Health Therapist with Dayspring Behavioral Health provides high-quality outpatient therapy to individuals, couples, and/or families under the supervision of a licensed clinician. Success in this role means maintaining a consistent caseload, delivering evidence-based care, and completing documentation accurately and on time while collaborating with a supportive clinical team. We are a mental health group practice that focuses on hosting a professional, supportive, and rewarding
workplace for Mental Health Therapists. The goal at Dayspring is to thrive at work while providing excellent mental wellness care to our community.

Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, associate therapists will:

• Conduct assessments of bio-psycho-social needs and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide individual, family, and/or couples outpatient psychotherapy services using evidence-based modalities
• Actively seek parent and/or patient feedback regarding programming and therapy goals
• Complete timely and compliant clinical documentation
• Maintain a minimum active caseload of 16 clients per week required (both in person and online)
• Participate in clinical consultation, supervision, or team meetings as required
• Adhere to ethical standards, licensing requirements, and company policies
• Attend weekly supervision meetings

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $52-$57.20 per hour; paid bi-weekly
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents*
• HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses*
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources*
• Generous paid time off and additional paid holidays*
• Case consultation with colleagues
• Malpractice insurance and all overhead expenses covered by the practice
• Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
• Flexible scheduling and telehealth options
• *Indicates benefits available only to full-time W-2 Employees

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Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted license: LMHCA or LMFTA in Washington State
• Master’s or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
• Ability to maintain adequate Professional Liability Insurance coverage
• Strong background in evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT)
• Ability to provide therapy independently
• Comfort using an EHR and telehealth platforms
• Experience conducting psychotherapy with specific populations (children, adolescents, trauma, couples, etc.); strong preference for therapists interested in working with ages 9 through adulthood
• Experience in outpatient or group practice settings

About Dayspring Behavioral Health:

Dayspring Behavioral Health is a multidisciplinary mental health practice dedicated to empowering individuals, children, and families through comprehensive counseling and specialized assessment services. Founded with a focus on strengths-based care, Dayspring emphasizes collaborative, evidence-informed treatment and strong training partnerships with local doctoral and master’s programs, supporting both clients and clinicians alike.

Dayspring Behavioral Health is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

Dayspring Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Dayspring Behavioral Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to View email address on us.fitly.work .