What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor – Hybrid position at Mental Wellness and Relationship Services?
Mental Wellness and Relationship Services (MWRS)
Mental Wellness and Relationship Services (MWRS) is an established, family-run group practice with multiple locations across North Idaho. We offer clinicians a structured, supportive environment designed to promote sustainability, flexibility, and long-term professional growth.
Position Overview
We are seeking a licensed or license-eligible mental health therapist in Idaho or Washington to join our collaborative care team. This position is open to both pre-licensed and fully licensed clinicians with interest or experience in working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents.
Our ideal candidate has training or interest in relational and systems-based approaches, including internal family systems, structural family therapy, narrative therapy, or other family- and relationship-focused modalities.
We are especially interested in clinicians who enjoy working with:
- Family psychoeducation
- Relationship and couples counseling
- Blended families
- Relationship trauma
- Family crises
- Adolescent counseling
New graduates are welcome to apply.
Who We’re Hiring
Pre-Licensed Clinicians
- LPC, LMSW, or LAMFT
- Actively working toward independent licensure
- Clinical supervision provided as needed
Fully Licensed Clinicians
- LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT
- Independent practice experience preferred but not required
- Opportunities for specialization and advanced clinical work
Compensation
Compensation is based on billable client hours and specialty services, with transparent rates and no required caseloads above 30 scheduled sessions per week. Full-time clinicians qualify for benefits at 30 scheduled sessions per week; those who voluntarily choose to schedule additional sessions may earn more, as outlined below.
Estimated Annual Salary
(Based on 51 weeks of client-facing work)
Pre-Licensed Clinicians (Base Rate)
- 20 clients/week: $43,860
- 25 clients/week: $54,825
- 30 clients/week: $65,790
- 35 clients/week (optional): $76,755
Pre-Licensed Clinicians (Blended ~20% Specialty)
- 20 clients/week: $46,716
- 25 clients/week: $58,395
- 30 clients/week: $70,074
- 35 clients/week (optional): $81,753
Fully Licensed Clinicians (Base Rate)
- 20 clients/week: $47,940
- 25 clients/week: $59,925
- 30 clients/week: $71,910
- 35 clients/week (optional): $83,895
Fully Licensed Clinicians (Blended ~20% Specialty)
- 20 clients/week: $51,000
- 25 clients/week: $63,750
- 30 clients/week: $76,500
- 35 clients/week (optional): $89,250
Blended estimates assume approximately 20% of sessions are billed at a specialty rate (e.g., EMDR or Equine Therapy). MWRS does not require caseloads above 30 scheduled sessions per week.
MWRS regularly reviews compensation to remain competitive while supporting long-term sustainability for both clinicians and the practice.
Hourly Rates
- Pre-Licensed Clinicians (LPC, LMSW, LAMFT): $43 per billable hour
- Pre-Licensed (Specialty Services): $57 per billable hour
- Fully Licensed Clinicians (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT): $47 per billable hour
- Fully Licensed (Specialty Services): $62 per billable hour
Standard sessions are 45 minutes, with remaining time in the hour reserved for documentation.
Additional Benefits for Full-Time Staff
- Reimbursed CEUs up to $500 annually
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid family leave
- Paid time off
- Employer pays a percentage of insurance premiums:
- Medical: 50%
- Dental: 75%
- Vision: 75%
- Employer-reimbursed gym or fitness membership
Schedule
- Hybrid model (in-office and remote)
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Weekends optional
- Clinicians select their preferred working hours within the hybrid structure
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
- Licensed or license-eligible in Idaho or Washington
- LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, LMSW, LPC, or LAMFT
- Interest in developing or maintaining clinical specialties (e.g., EMDR, equine therapy, couples work)
- Clinical experience preferred but not required
- Basic technology skills and comfort with telehealth platforms
- Ability to follow HIPAA, ethical standards, and company policies
Interested?
Please submit a resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest in working at MWRS and what drew you to our values and approach to clinical work.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $43.00 - $62.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814