Licensed Mental Health Therapist – School-Based

Excelsior Wellness

Licensed Mental Health Therapist in the SB-WISe program, delivering clinical care in Spokane schools. Collaborating with families and communities to enhance youth mental health outcomes.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeSpokane • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,000 - $97,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Delivering direct clinical care, working closely with youth and their families to reduce the impact of mental health symptoms, enhance resilience, and guide them on their journey toward recovery in a Spokane area school.
Crafting individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Conducting skill-building sessions, family therapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention.
Collaborating with school staff and community resources to provide a comprehensive support network.
Contributing to ongoing program evaluation, staff training, and quality improvement efforts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
Licensure through the Washington State Department of Health as an LMHC, LMHCA, LICSW, LICSWA, LMFT, or LMFTA.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a criminal background check.
Practical experience with evidence-based therapeutic modalities and a deep understanding of diverse service delivery models.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
A collaborative spirit and a passion for making a difference in the lives of youth with serious mental health diagnoses.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical (Providence + Cigna), dental (Lincoln), and vision (VSP) insurance packages.
Employee insurance packages range from a $0 to $75 monthly premium.
Medical coverage responsible deductibles ranges from $250 to $500/Annually
Employees typically save $1,200 to $8,700 annually on premiums and $1,250 to $6,000 on deductible expenses compared to other regional employers.
Retirement with employer match.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Generous PTO.
11 paid holidays.
Free access to learning platforms.
Employer-paid licensing fees applicable to your role.
Professional development courses including employer sponsored clinical supervision for associate level license.

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Hard Skills & Tools

individualized treatment plansskill-building sessionsfamily therapygroup therapycrisis interventionevidence-based therapeutic modalitiesservice delivery models

Soft Skills

excellent communication skillscollaborative spiritpassion for making a difference

Certifications

Master’s degree in psychologyMaster’s degree in counselingMaster’s degree in social workLMHCLMHCALICSWLICSWALMFTLMFTA