Counselor
About The Position
Help Individuals, Families, and Our Community Thrive — Join Our Behavioral Health Team! Positions Available: Counselor Trainee | Associate Counselor | Licensed Counselor. At Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), we believe healing happens through connection, compassion, and culturally responsive care. We are seeking dedicated Counselors at various stages of their careers — from recent graduates beginning their counseling journey to fully licensed clinicians — to provide meaningful support to individuals, families, and our community. Whether you are completing your path to licensure or are an experienced clinician, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values professional growth, cultural humility, and whole-person wellness.
Requirements
- Master's degree in a Human Services or Behavioral Health field
- Completion of graduate practicum and/or internship with supervised clinical experience (for Counselor Trainee)
- Active WA State Agency Affiliated Counselor credential (or pending status) (for Counselor Trainee)
- Ability to obtain and sit for the applicable state/national licensure examination within six (6) months of hire (for Counselor Trainee)
- Current WA State Associate license as a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist (for Counselor Associate)
- Current WA State license as a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist (for Licensed Counselor)
- Minimum three (3) years of behavioral health experience providing counseling services to individuals, families, and groups (for Licensed Counselor)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electronic health records preferred (for Counselor Trainee)
- Experience with electronic health records preferred (for Counselor Associate)
- Experience with electronic health records preferred (for Licensed Counselor)
Responsibilities
- Conduct behavioral health assessments and comprehensive intake interviews
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide individual, family, and group counseling services
- Support clients experiencing mental health and substance use concerns using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT
- Respond to crisis situations and coordinate care with medical, behavioral health, and community partners
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and client records
- Participate in prevention, outreach, and community education activities
- Serve a diverse client population across all ages and backgrounds
- Promote culturally responsive, trauma-informed care that supports the well-being of Native communities
Benefits
- Supportive environment that values a healthy work/life balance
- Medical/Dental/Vision monthly premiums paid 100% by PTHA for employees (health coverage begins the first of the month following hire date)
- 13 annual leave (vacation) days
- 13 annual sick leave days
- 18+ annual paid holidays including a birthday holiday
- 401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after 2 years of service
- Life and AD&D insurance coverage
- PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various student loan programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
