Bilingual Behavioral Health Clinician (LICSW/ LMHC)

Bilingual Behavioral Health Consultant – LICSW / LMHC

Location: Pasco, Washington
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Flexible 4-Day or 5-Day Workweek
Base Salary: $75,000–$95,000 Annually (DOE)
Total Earning Potential: $120,000 Annually
Sign-On / Retention Bonus: $15,000
Additional Incentive: $10 Per Encounter Bonus Productivity Incentives
Patient Volume: Light Case Load - Approximately 5–7 Patients Per Day
Language Requirement: Bilingual English/Spanish – Required
Licensure: Active Washington LICSW or LMHC – Required

Position Overview:

We are actively seeking a Bilingual Behavioral Health Consultant (LICSW or LMHC) to join a highly collaborative, integrated BH care team in Pasco, Washington.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who is fluent in both English and Spanish and is passionate about providing accessible, high-quality behavioral healthcare to diverse and underserved patient populations.

Compensation & Earning Potential:

Compensation is designed to reward both experience and productivity.

Base Salary: $80,000–$95,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional compensation opportunities include:

• $15,000 sign-on / retention bonus
• $10 per encounter bonus
• Additional productivity and encounter-based incentives
• Total annual earning potential of $120,000

Actual compensation will depend upon experience, qualifications, productivity, and applicable incentive compensation.

Key Responsibilities of BH LICSW/ LMHC:

• Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral health interventions within an integrated primary care setting
• Assess and support patients experiencing acute and chronic behavioral health concerns
• Collaborate directly with primary care providers regarding patient behavioral health needs
• Participate in real-time clinical collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team
• Develop appropriate behavioral health strategies based on individual patient needs
• Provide patient education regarding behavioral health, coping strategies, and behavioral interventions
• Educate clinical staff regarding behavioral health strategies and available resources when appropriate
• Provide culturally responsive care for diverse patient populations
• Provide behavioral health services in both English and Spanish
• Participate as an active member of an interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation
• Support continuity and coordination of behavioral healthcare
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional standards
• Contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered clinical environment
• Help improve access to behavioral health services for underserved populations

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Active Washington State LICSW or LMHC license
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) OR Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Bilingual English/Spanish – required
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients in both English and Spanish
• Behavioral health/mental health clinical experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Patient-centered and team-oriented approach to care
• Commitment to working with diverse patient populations
• Passion for improving behavioral healthcare access within underserved communities
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Preferred Qualifications

The following experience is preferred but is not required:

• Integrated behavioral health
• Primary care behavioral health
• Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
• Community Health Center
• Outpatient behavioral health
• Community mental health
• Experience collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, or other primary care providers
• Brief behavioral health interventions
• Interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary healthcare
• Culturally and linguistically diverse patient populations
• Underserved patient populations
• Community-based healthcare
• Fast-paced clinical environments

Candidates with strong behavioral health experience who meet the required Washington licensure and bilingual English/Spanish requirements are encouraged to apply even if they have not previously worked in an integrated primary care environment.

Comprehensive Benefits:

The position offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• Additional employer-paid benefits
• Sign-on / retention incentive
• Productivity and encounter-based earning opportunities

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Low patient volume – approximately 5–7 patients per day
• Choice of a 4-day or 5-day workweek
• $75,000–$95,000 base salary depending on experience
• $120,000 total earning potential
• $15,000 sign-on / retention bonus
• $10 per encounter bonus
• Additional productivity incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• Collaborative integrated primary care environment
• Strong leadership and clinical support
• Opportunity to serve diverse and underserved populations
• Meaningful behavioral health work with a manageable caseload

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a Washington-licensed LICSW or LMHC who is bilingual in English and Spanish and enjoys working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

Relevant current or previous job titles may include:

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
• LICSW
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• LMHC
• Behavioral Health Consultant
• Behavioral Health Clinician
• Behavioral Health Therapist
• Mental Health Therapist
• Mental Health Counselor
• Clinical Social Worker
• Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician
• Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant
• Primary Care Behavioral Health Consultant
• Bilingual Behavioral Health Clinician
• Bilingual Therapist
• Bilingual Mental Health Counselor

Join Our Team in Pasco, Washington:

This is an opportunity to provide behavioral healthcare in a setting where access to bilingual mental health services can make a meaningful difference.

If you are a bilingual English/Spanish LICSW or LMHC seeking a flexible schedule, manageable patient volume, competitive compensation, strong earning potential, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative clinical environment, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Apply today to learn more about this Behavioral Health Consultant opportunity in Pasco, Washington.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• LICSW/ LMHC: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English/ Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LICSW-A/ LICSW/ LMHC (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pasco, WA 99301 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $95,000