Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs in Washington
Behavioral Health Counselor jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, with consistent demand in community mental health centers, state-contracted agencies, and integrated care settings, and openings at every level from entry-level case aide through licensed senior clinician. Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma are the largest hiring metros, where established employers like MultiCare Health System, Swedish Health Services, and Behavioral Health Resources maintain ongoing counselor needs. Substance use disorder treatment, youth and family services, and co-occurring disorders counseling are the most in-demand specialties statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Recovery & Wellness Center of Eastern Washington (RWC) is growing!
Established in 2015, RWC is the area’s first treatment facility providing Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services for the treatment of Eating Disorders. We remain the only treatment center offering this level of care within a 250-mile radius.
In addition to our Eating Disorder programs, RWC provides intensive outpatient programming for individuals experiencing depression and anxiety.
Our multidisciplinary team provides structured, compassionate, evidence-informed care designed to help clients build skills, improve functioning, and make meaningful progress in their recovery.
Position Overview
RWC is seeking a Behavioral Health Program Counselor to join our growing clinical team.
This position will play an important role in the day-to-day operation of our PHP and IOP programs, with a primary focus on leading and supporting therapeutic, psychoeducational, and skills-based groups.
The ideal candidate is someone who is confident facilitating groups, enjoys working closely with clients, and can create a structured, engaging, and supportive therapeutic environment.
The Program Counselor will be cross-trained across RWC programs and may work with clients experiencing eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health concerns. The position will collaborate closely with therapists, psychiatric and medical providers, dietitians, leadership, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys group programming, relationship-building, teamwork, and working in a higher level of care environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesGroup Facilitation & Program Support
- Lead and co-facilitate therapeutic, psychoeducational, process, and skills-based groups within RWC’s PHP and IOP programs.
- Follow established group curricula while adapting group activities and interventions to meet client needs.
- Create a safe, structured, engaging, and supportive group environment.
- Support clients in developing and practicing coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, interpersonal, and other recovery-oriented skills.
- Assist with maintaining the daily structure and flow of PHP and IOP programming.
- Monitor client participation, engagement, behaviors, and progress during programming.
- Provide appropriate support and redirection to clients during groups and program activities.
- Assist with developing and improving group curriculum and programming.
- Provide coverage and support across RWC programs as needed.
Clinical & Client Support
- Provide individual and group counseling services within the scope of credential, education, training, and supervision requirements.
- Assist with clinical assessments and treatment planning as appropriate.
- Support individualized treatment goals and interventions developed by the treatment team.
- Build strong therapeutic rapport with clients and encourage engagement in treatment.
- Provide case management and coordinate appropriate community and ancillary resources.
- Monitor client progress and communicate concerns or changes to the appropriate members of the treatment team.
- Participate in crisis intervention and safety planning as appropriate.
- Communicate safety concerns and complete mandated reporting as required.
- Assist with discharge and aftercare planning as appropriate.
Documentation & Care Coordination
- Complete group notes, progress notes, treatment plans, and other required clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
- Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and communicate relevant information regarding client participation, progress, barriers, and concerns.
- Maintain communication with families, referral sources, outside providers, and other members of the treatment team as appropriate.
- Assist with clinical reviews and utilization review/insurance authorization processes as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in RWC’s electronic medical record.
Team & Professional Responsibilities
- Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, training, and ongoing professional development.
- Collaborate effectively with RWC’s multidisciplinary team.
- Become cross-trained across RWC programs and provide support where needed.
- Contribute to curriculum development, program development, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
- Maintain compliance with Washington State regulations, RWC policies, and clinical documentation requirements.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Behavioral Health, Human Services, or a related field.
- Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC)
- Experience working in mental health, behavioral health, or a related setting.
- Experience or demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and engage clients in a structured treatment environment.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
Preferred
- Experience working with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, or other behavioral health conditions.
- Experience working in PHP, IOP, residential, inpatient, or another higher level of care setting.
- Experience facilitating therapeutic, psychoeducational, or skills-based groups.
- Experience working with adolescents and/or adults.
- Master’s degree or current enrollment in a master’s program in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.
- Experience working within an eating disorder treatment setting.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working with clients in a group setting.
- Is comfortable speaking in front of and engaging groups.
- Can maintain structure while still being warm, approachable, and responsive to client needs.
- Is dependable and able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Is comfortable working with clients who may be experiencing significant emotional or behavioral health challenges.
- Is willing to learn and become cross-trained across RWC’s programs.
- Brings creativity and ideas to group programming and curriculum development.
- Understands the importance of documentation, communication, and follow-through in a higher level of care setting.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Master’s degree preferred
License/Certification
- Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC)
Work Location
In Person – Richland, WA
Equal Opportunity Employer
Recovery & Wellness Center of Eastern Washington is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for our employees and the clients we serve.
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
About Recovery & Wellness Center of Eastern Washington
Recovery & Wellness Center of Eastern Washington (RWC) is growing!
Established in 2015, RWC is the area’s first treatment facility providing Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services for the treatment of Eating Disorders. We remain the only treatment center offering this level of care within a 250-mile radius.
In addition to our Eating Disorder programs, RWC provides intensive outpatient programming for individuals experiencing depression and anxiety.
Our multidisciplinary team provides structured, compassionate, evidence-informed care designed to help clients build skills, improve functioning, and make meaningful progress in their recovery.
Position Overview
RWC is seeking a Behavioral Health Program Counselor to join our growing clinical team.
This position will play an important role in the day-to-day operation of our PHP and IOP programs, with a primary focus on leading and supporting therapeutic, psychoeducational, and skills-based groups.
The ideal candidate is someone who is confident facilitating groups, enjoys working closely with clients, and can create a structured, engaging, and supportive therapeutic environment.
The Program Counselor will be cross-trained across RWC programs and may work with clients experiencing eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health concerns. The position will collaborate closely with therapists, psychiatric and medical providers, dietitians, leadership, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys group programming, relationship-building, teamwork, and working in a higher level of care environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesGroup Facilitation & Program Support
- Lead and co-facilitate therapeutic, psychoeducational, process, and skills-based groups within RWC’s PHP and IOP programs.
- Follow established group curricula while adapting group activities and interventions to meet client needs.
- Create a safe, structured, engaging, and supportive group environment.
- Support clients in developing and practicing coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, interpersonal, and other recovery-oriented skills.
- Assist with maintaining the daily structure and flow of PHP and IOP programming.
- Monitor client participation, engagement, behaviors, and progress during programming.
- Provide appropriate support and redirection to clients during groups and program activities.
- Assist with developing and improving group curriculum and programming.
- Provide coverage and support across RWC programs as needed.
Clinical & Client Support
- Provide individual and group counseling services within the scope of credential, education, training, and supervision requirements.
- Assist with clinical assessments and treatment planning as appropriate.
- Support individualized treatment goals and interventions developed by the treatment team.
- Build strong therapeutic rapport with clients and encourage engagement in treatment.
- Provide case management and coordinate appropriate community and ancillary resources.
- Monitor client progress and communicate concerns or changes to the appropriate members of the treatment team.
- Participate in crisis intervention and safety planning as appropriate.
- Communicate safety concerns and complete mandated reporting as required.
- Assist with discharge and aftercare planning as appropriate.
Documentation & Care Coordination
- Complete group notes, progress notes, treatment plans, and other required clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
- Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and communicate relevant information regarding client participation, progress, barriers, and concerns.
- Maintain communication with families, referral sources, outside providers, and other members of the treatment team as appropriate.
- Assist with clinical reviews and utilization review/insurance authorization processes as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in RWC’s electronic medical record.
Team & Professional Responsibilities
- Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, training, and ongoing professional development.
- Collaborate effectively with RWC’s multidisciplinary team.
- Become cross-trained across RWC programs and provide support where needed.
- Contribute to curriculum development, program development, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
- Maintain compliance with Washington State regulations, RWC policies, and clinical documentation requirements.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Behavioral Health, Human Services, or a related field.
- Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC)
- Experience working in mental health, behavioral health, or a related setting.
- Experience or demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and engage clients in a structured treatment environment.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
Preferred
- Experience working with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, or other behavioral health conditions.
- Experience working in PHP, IOP, residential, inpatient, or another higher level of care setting.
- Experience facilitating therapeutic, psychoeducational, or skills-based groups.
- Experience working with adolescents and/or adults.
- Master’s degree or current enrollment in a master’s program in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.
- Experience working within an eating disorder treatment setting.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working with clients in a group setting.
- Is comfortable speaking in front of and engaging groups.
- Can maintain structure while still being warm, approachable, and responsive to client needs.
- Is dependable and able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Is comfortable working with clients who may be experiencing significant emotional or behavioral health challenges.
- Is willing to learn and become cross-trained across RWC’s programs.
- Brings creativity and ideas to group programming and curriculum development.
- Understands the importance of documentation, communication, and follow-through in a higher level of care setting.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Master’s degree preferred
License/Certification
- Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC)
Work Location
In Person – Richland, WA
Equal Opportunity Employer
Recovery & Wellness Center of Eastern Washington is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for our employees and the clients we serve.
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health counselor jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential required
- Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a closely related field
- Experience providing individual and group therapy in a community or clinical setting
- Familiarity with evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
- Ability to complete clinical documentation accurately within electronic health record systems
- Valid Washington State driver's license and reliable transportation for community-based roles
Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health counselor in Washington?
To become a behavioral health counselor in Washington, you must earn a master's degree in counseling or a related field and obtain licensure through the Washington State Department of Health, which oversees the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential. Candidates must complete required supervised postgraduate hours and pass the National Counselor Examination. Washington also recognizes the Licensed Professional Counselor credential for those trained under different program models.
Which companies hire behavioral health counselors in Washington?
Employers hiring behavioral health counselors in Washington right now include Pioneer Human Services, TriState Health, and Kitsap Mental Health Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Washington's dense network of community mental health centers, tribal health programs, and integrated care organizations means hiring stays consistent well outside the major metros.
Which Washington cities have the most behavioral health counselor jobs?
Spokane, Richland, and Bremerton have the most behavioral health counselor openings in Washington. Seattle dominates due to its size and the concentration of large hospital systems and nonprofit behavioral health agencies, while Spokane and Tacoma generate steady volume through regional medical centers and state-funded community mental health programs serving Eastern Washington and Pierce County respectively.
Are there remote behavioral health counselor jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because many behavioral health counselor roles involve direct, in-person clinical care. About 0% of behavioral health counselor openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. Telehealth counseling positions, particularly in outpatient and school-based mental health programs, represent the segment most likely to offer fully remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health counselor in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a Mental Health Counselor Associate registration through the Washington State Department of Health, which allows you to work under supervision while accumulating the hours needed for full licensure. Large Washington employers like SeaMar Community Health Centers and Sound Mental Health regularly hire associate-level counselors into structured supervision programs. Adjacent roles such as crisis line specialist, case manager, or behavioral health technician at community agencies are also common stepping stones that build clinical experience recognized by Washington hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health counselor jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to behavioral health counselor jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly through each listing.
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