LanceSoft is seeking a local contract Mental Health for a local contract job in Yakima, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Mental Health
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 12/15/2026
- Duration: 52 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Local Contract
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
About LanceSoft
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
