--- title: Licensed Mental Health Counselor description: Stars Behavioral Health Group is hiring for the Licensed Mental Health Counselor role in Spokane, WA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/licensed-mental-health-counselor-at-stars-behavioral-health-group-01a0b3c3-172e-74c8-bd8a-7bb89405d2e3 date: 2026-10-27T00:47:29Z og_description: Join Stars Behavioral Health Group as Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Spokane, WA. Pays $65K–$72K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/evjulh.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Stars Behavioral Health Group | | **Location** | Spokane, WA | | **Salary** | $65K/yr - $72K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 26, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Stars Behavioral Health Group sponsors H-1B visas. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Stars Behavioral Health Group. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $82,000 – $133,000 a year (median $103,000). ## Description SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing quality intake and referral services, group and individual counseling, case management, and transfer/discharge services DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Coordinate seamless intake, referral, and transfer/discharge processes between STARS programs, and with outside agencies and referral sources. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary team, community professionals, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care. - Perform other duties as assigned or within program scope including individual and group treatment services and development of service plans for STARS Outpatient Precontemplation track. - Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records of all services as determined by WA State WAC and as outlined in STARS organizational policies and procedures. - Work to uphold organizational values and beliefs, using evidenced-based, person-centered practices when delivering services to program participants. - Performs other related duties as assigned by management. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: - This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS: - Master's Degree (MA) or equivalent, or four to ten years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Certificates, licenses and registrations required: LMHC, LMHCA, LICSW, or LICSWA; SUDP/T (preferred), CPR/First Aid - Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite; EHR software. Other skills required: - Knowledge of and experience with case management, service referral, and available community behavioral health resources. - Experienced SUD counselor for full range of SUD treatment services. - Knowledge and experience with ASAM LOC and Decision-making rules - Knowledge of HIPAA and 42-CFR - Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with culturally and economically diverse populations. COMPETENCIES: - Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. - Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. - Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. - Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. - Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. - Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions. - Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. - Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: - Occasionally required to stand. - Occasionally required to walk. - Frequently required to sit. - Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity. - Continually required to talk or hear. - Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials. - While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. - Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus. ## Skills - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Multidisciplinary Team - Decision Making - Person Centred Care - Medical Records - Teamwork - FindLaw Code of Federal Regulations CFR - Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (Hipaa) Compliance - Interpersonal Skills - Confidentiality - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) - Supervisory Skills - Strategic Thinking - Color Vision - Case Management - Presentation Skills - Manual Dexterity - Referral Processing - Behavioral Health - Microsoft Office - Substance Use Disorder Treatment - Written Communication - First Aid - Communication - Writing - Continuity of Care - Demonstration Skills - Electronic Health Records (Ehr) - Equities - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Customer Service - Patient Discharge ## Related - [Social Services & Nonprofits jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Social Work & Counseling jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/social-work-and-counseling?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Mental Health Therapist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/social-work-and-counseling/mental-health-therapist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 62490 jobs - [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26091 jobs - [Spokane, WA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington/spokane?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2374 jobs ## Related pages - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 62490 jobs - [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26091 jobs - [Spokane, WA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington/spokane?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2374 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)