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How much do part time counselor jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time counselor in Seattle, WA is $26.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.16 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Part Time Counselor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time Counselor, you generally need a degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field, along with relevant licensure or certification depending on your location. Familiarity with counseling software, electronic record-keeping systems, and assessment tools is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and empathy help counselors build trust and effectively support clients. These competencies ensure that counselors can provide ethical, effective guidance and emotional support, even within limited part-time hours.

How does a part-time counselor typically coordinate with full-time staff and other team members to support clients effectively?

As a part-time counselor, collaboration with full-time staff and other professionals is essential to maintain continuity of care for clients. This often involves attending regular team meetings, sharing progress notes through secure digital systems, and participating in case consultations. While schedules may differ, part-time counselors usually coordinate closely with supervisors and case managers to ensure everyone is updated on client needs and treatment plans. Open communication and flexibility are key to successfully integrating into the broader counseling team and providing consistent support.

What are part time counselors?

Part time counselors are professionals who provide counseling services on a flexible or reduced-hour basis, rather than working full time. They may work in schools, clinics, community organizations, or private practices, helping clients with issues such as mental health, career guidance, or personal development. Part time counselors often balance their schedules to accommodate other commitments or offer services during evenings and weekends. Their responsibilities and qualifications are generally similar to those of full-time counselors, though their caseloads may be smaller. This role is ideal for those seeking flexibility in their work-life balance while still making a positive impact.
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Infographic showing various Part Time Counselor job openings in Seattle, WA as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 17% Full Time, 77% Part Time, and 6% Temporary. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $55,549 per year, or $26.7 per hour.

Mental Health Counselor - Outpatient - Part Time

COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

Tacoma, WA • On-site

$24.16 - $32.96/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Part Time
Adult Outpatient
$24.16 - $32.96
Tacoma, WA
Clinic hours are Monday - Friday, typically 8am - 6pm (Fridays clinic closes early)
Part time schedule is flexible within clinic hours.
Comprehensive Life Resource is looking for a qualified Mental Health Counselor to join our team in Tacoma, WA.
We offer: Medical, dental, and vision with 100% paid premiums for employees, 11 paid holidays, Mileage reimbursement, 403(b)-retirement plan, and Tuition Assistance, Continuing education programs, and Health club reimbursement, and Paid Sick Leave.
Scope: Provide case management and counseling services to include individual or group services as part of the Outpatient behavioral services treatment team. Work may be in the clinic and/or community depending on client needs. Serves as a member of the organization that welcomes, engages and serves individuals with complex needs.
Responsibilities
  • Provide clinical case coordination and counseling to assigned clients
  • Work as part of a clinical care team to provide integrated healthcare to consumers at CLR
  • Complete risk assessments and coordinate treatment planning and services with other program staff, other consultants, relevant agencies, and individuals, e.g. DOC, hospitals, Congregate Care Facilities, etc.)
  • Work with consumers to achieve treatment goals; utilize Motivational Interviewing Techniques, cognitive behavioral and other evidence-based interventions to engage clients in the recovery process.
  • Complete paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Keep records up-to-date and in compliance with WAC, Title XIX and agency requirements.
  • Participate in intake and assessment, treatment planning, and psychiatric review of cases.
  • Attend treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and designated staff training and consultation sessions.
  • Ensure that ethical and professional standards of practice are maintained.
  • Provide support and counseling to client's family and natural supports as appropriate.
  • Be prepared to respond to client crisis as part of a team as appropriate or needed.
  • Work with clients and multidisciplinary team to develop a treatment plan (signed off on by an MHP for counselor 1) and track progress in achieving goals.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies
  • Understands and respects diverse backgrounds and a commitment to culturally competent practice.
  • Demonstrates ethical decision-making skills and appropriate boundaries.
  • Promote whole health care as a key to people's recovery and quality of life.
  • Ability to receive and apply consultation and feedback, is accountable, and contributes to a positive work environment.
  • Seeks supervision when needed and recognizes signs of burnout.
  • Ability to complete paperwork within required timeframes, meeting content requirements.
  • Able to meet weekly client service provisions (hours of service).
  • Understand basic behavioral health diagnostic framework and have ability to apply relevant treatment interventions.
  • Have thorough knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy

  • Successfully completed and graduated from MH Counselor training at CLR or enrolled in a qualified master's degree program.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet productivity and clinical paperwork standards
  • WA State credential
  • Strong computer skills
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Valid Washington State driver's license; proof of insurance.

Equipment/Machines Used: Basic office equipment to include computer, printer, copier, fax, scanner, tablet and telephone.
Physical and Sensory Requirements
Must have the ability to:
  • Sit for up to 8 hours per day, and up to 3 consecutive hours
  • Stand for 8 total hours per day and up to 2 total consecutive hours
  • Frequently use fingers/hands for work that requires dexterity
  • Use upper extremities for frequent lifting of objects up to 10 pounds

Must have the ability for:
  • Frequent stooping and bending
  • Touching as it relates to feeling objects by touching with the skin, particularly that of fingertips
  • Hearing as it relates to normal conversation, high frequency and low frequency hearing sounds
  • Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, color vision and peripheral vision

Physical ability to be stationery and traverse in an office environment. Physical mobility to travel within the community. Occasional moving items up to 25 lbs.
Working Conditions: Usual office conditions, computer use, and outside interactions.
Environmental Conditions: Indoor environment, office environment; outside weather while working in the community.
Comprehensive Life Resources is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability status, and any other applicable legally protected characteristics and or class.

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