Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in Washington
Behavioral health technician jobs in Washington are concentrated in Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma, where large systems like Providence Health, MultiCare Health System, and Seattle Children's run behavioral health programs across inpatient, residential, and community settings. Demand is strong at every level, from entry-level direct support roles to senior technicians working in crisis stabilization and substance use disorder treatment. Washington's growing investment in mental health infrastructure keeps this one of the more active markets in the region. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Why Work With Us ♥
At Bridging Care, this work means something bigger than a caseload. Whether you're early in your career and building your clinical hours, or a fully licensed therapist ready for a stable caseload without the grind of running your own practice, you'll be showing up for some of the most vulnerable people in Washington State. Our members are navigating chronic illness, aging in place, and complex behavioral health needs, and many have nowhere else to turn.
As a Behavioral Health Therapist, your work directly closes that gap. You'll join a mission-driven, whole-person-health team that believes health equity isn't a buzzword, it's the standard we hold ourselves to every day. You'll be supported by weekly supervision, a collaborative care coordination team, and colleagues who genuinely care about your growth as a clinician, not just your caseload. If you want your clinical work to mean something bigger, this is that place.
Position Summary
Bridging Care is hiring Behavioral Health Therapists to join our growing clinical team. We welcome both Licensed Associates (LSWAIC, LMHCA, LMFTA) working toward full licensure and Fully Licensed Therapists (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) licensed in Washington State. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced clinician, we offer a supportive, flexible environment with competitive pay, full benefits, and a manageable caseload.
This role combines individual client care with team-based responsibilities, including group facilitation, care coordination support, and collaborative program efforts, and requires consistent engagement in supervision, documentation, and ongoing professional development.
Have Your Own Practice?
If you currently run a private practice and are tired of spending your time and energy chasing referrals, let's talk. We're happy to discuss a buyout of your current caseload as part of your transition, so you can step into a stable, salaried position without losing the clients you've built relationships with.
Compensation
● Associate Therapists: $72,000/year annualized. To give new Associate Therapists time to build a full caseload, the position begins on an hourly basis at $34.62/hour (the hourly equivalent of the $72,000 annual salary) during your first weeks on the team. Once your caseload reaches full capacity, approximately 25 clients per week, you'll transition to salaried status at $72,000/year. This transition reflects a change in pay structure, not a raise: your hourly rate is calculated directly from the target salary so your compensation stays consistent throughout the ramp-up period.
● Fully Licensed Therapists: $85,000/year, salaried from day one.
● Benefits: W-2 employment with full benefits, including medical and dental insurance. Bridging Care covers 100% of your premium (dependent coverage available at employee cost).
● Licensure: Bridging Care covers the cost of licensure renewal fees, supporting your continued path toward and maintenance of licensure.
● Transitioning from private practice: potential caseload buyout available, see above.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain an active caseload of approximately 25 clients per week, providing individual therapeutic services.
- Support the broader care team through various efforts, which may include facilitating a therapy or process group.
- Provide support to the care coordinator team as needed to ensure continuity and quality of client care.
- Attend and actively participate in weekly team meetings.
- Meet with clinical supervisor on a weekly basis for individual supervision.
- Complete all clinical documentation (progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, etc.) in a timely manner and in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
- Track and complete required continuing education (CE) hours annually to maintain licensure/certification eligibility.
- Collaborate with colleagues and other departments to support an integrated, client-centered care model.
- Uphold Bridging Care's clinical, ethical, and confidentiality standards in all client interactions.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related field.
- Active Washington State license as an Associate (LSWAIC, LMHCA, or LMFTA) or Fully Licensed Therapist (LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT), or license-eligible.
- Associates: working toward licensure hours under qualified supervision.
- Strong clinical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable facilitating group settings and collaborating cross-functionally with care coordination staff.
- Reliable, timely, and detail-oriented with documentation and administrative requirements.
- Commitment to providing high-quality, client-centered behavioral health care.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Work Expectations
- Caseload: approximately 25 clients per week.
- Work setting: fully remote, or hybrid from our Woodinville or Edmonds offices.
- Required attendance at weekly team meetings and weekly individual supervision.
- Timely completion of documentation per Bridging Care policy and applicable regulatory timelines.
- Completion of required continuing education hours each year, per state board and Bridging Care requirements.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- License renewal: we cover the cost of renewing your professional license.About Bridging Care
- Gym reimbursement: we reimburse your monthly gym membership (up to $40/month)
Bridging Care is Washington State's largest care coordination organization, serving over 2,600 members alongside a team of 70+ experienced care coordinators. Through our Health Home, Aging-in-Place, and Behavioral Health programs, we help the state's most vulnerable individuals — people managing chronic illness, aging in place, and complex behavioral health needs — access the coordinated, whole-person care they deserve. We believe health equity starts here, and our clinical team is at the heart of making that a reality.
Pay: $72,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related field?
- Are you registered as an Associate (e.g., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Clinical Social Worker, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor) with the applicable state licensing board, or license-eligible?
- Are you working toward licensure hours under qualified supervision?
- Are you located in WA state?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Woodinville, WA 98072
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health technician jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington Agency Affiliated Counselor credential or eligibility to obtain one
- High school diploma or GED with some college-level behavioral health coursework preferred
- Prior experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or direct care setting
- Ability to obtain CPR and first aid certification within 30 days of hire
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems used in behavioral health settings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and treatment team collaboration
Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health technician in Washington?
Most employers in Washington require an Agency Affiliated Counselor credential, issued by the Washington State Department of Health, which involves submitting an application, passing a background check, and meeting supervision requirements. A high school diploma is the minimum education, though an associate or bachelor's degree in psychology, human services, or a related field strengthens your candidacy significantly. Many positions also require CPR certification and completion of a Washington-approved mental health first aid course before starting.
Which companies hire behavioral health technicians in Washington?
Washington behavioral health technician roles are posted by Astria Health, Pioneer Human Services, and PeaceHealth and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Washington's large integrated health systems, tribal health programs, and community mental health centers are among the most consistent sources of open positions in this field.
Which Washington cities have the most behavioral health technician jobs?
Spokane, Tacoma, and Seattle have the most behavioral health technician openings in Washington right now. Seattle leads because of its concentration of major hospital systems, nonprofit behavioral health agencies, and county-funded crisis services, while Spokane and Tacoma each have strong regional medical centers and expanding community mental health networks that generate steady demand outside the Puget Sound area.
Are there remote behavioral health technician jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Because behavioral health technicians primarily provide in-person direct support, crisis intervention, and observation in clinical or residential settings, the role is largely hands-on by nature. About 42% of behavioral health technician openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are most often limited to telehealth support roles or administrative coordination work within behavioral health programs.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health technician in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a direct support professional or behavioral health aide role, which many Washington employers treat as a stepping stone into technician positions. Large systems like Providence Health and MultiCare run on-the-job training programs and sometimes fund the Agency Affiliated Counselor credential for new hires. Volunteering or completing an internship at a community mental health center, crisis line, or residential program in Washington also builds the documented experience most hiring managers want to see.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health technician jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to behavioral health technician jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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