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How much do remote eap counselor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote eap counselor in Seattle, WA is $22.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.13 and $24.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote EAP Counselor?

A Remote EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Counselor provides confidential support, counseling, and resources to employees dealing with personal or work-related challenges. They typically offer short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals to additional support services. Working remotely, they connect with clients via phone or video calls, ensuring accessibility and convenience. Their goal is to help employees manage stress, mental health concerns, and other life challenges that may impact their well-being and job performance.

What does a Remote EAP Counselor do?

As a Remote EAP Counselor, your day often involves providing brief counseling sessions to employees via phone or secure video platforms, conducting assessments, and making appropriate referrals to additional resources. You may collaborate with colleagues for case consultations and participate in regular team meetings to stay informed on best practices. Managing documentation and follow-up communication is also an important part of the role. The ability to remain organized and responsive is key, as you may need to handle urgent situations or support clients across different time zones.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote EAP Counselor?

To thrive as a Remote EAP Counselor, you need a master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work, relevant licensure (such as LCSW, LPC, LMHC), and experience providing short-term, solution-focused counseling. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, secure communication tools, and case management systems is typically expected. Strong active listening, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and clear communication skills help you connect with clients and address their unique challenges. These abilities ensure you can effectively support employees' mental health needs and maintain confidentiality in a remote environment.

What cities near Seattle, WA are hiring for Remote Eap Counselor jobs?

Cities near Seattle, WA with the most Remote Eap Counselor job openings:

Infographic showing various Remote Eap Counselor job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,231 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - SUD, Training and Management Consultant

Renton, WA • On-site, Remote


Spring Health
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners • 201 - 500 employees

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Respectful managers

Good training


Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

The workplace mental health consultant role is a unique and exciting opportunity to provide EAP counseling, management consultations, program promotion, critical incident response, and training, etc. to employees, as well as case manage mandatory Drug Free Workplace referrals and conduct expatriate readiness interviews. You may also provide consultation to HR, program managers, and supervisors on workplace and organizational issues. You'll have the support of a collaborative clinical team, real variety in the day-to-day, and room to grow your skills over time. This role reports to the Spring Health Clinical Manager.

What you'll be doing:

  • Provide on-site support to managers, people teams, and members at the customer location in Renton, WA, 4 days a week (10a-6p PST), with 1 day remote
  • Provide management consultation to leaders in order to enhance employee wellbeing and workplace effectiveness
  • Conduct assessments to determine the right level of care and support plan for referred employees
  • Monitor employees' engagement in the mandatory Drug Free Workplace referral process
  • Delivery of critical incident response services
  • Conduct trainings and facilitate Spring Health benefit promotion events
  • Develop expert-level understanding of the customer benefit ecosystem and available support programs
  • Provide solution-focused employee mental health counseling, consultation, support, and connection to appropriate resources
  • Complete required internal training and assignments and attend Spring Health Clinical Team meetings
  • Follow Spring Health policies and maintain all confidentiality, compliance, and ethical standards
  • Assess for risk and manage member and organizational crises by providing in-the-moment support, triage, safety planning, and follow up
  • Identify and problem-solve issues that create barriers or disruption to care, with support from leadership
  • Maintain accurate and complete documentation of required information that meets risk management and regulatory requirements
  • Other responsibilities as it applies to the success of this role

What we expect from you:

We know this is a long list of qualifications - think of it as a picture of the ideal candidate, not a checklist you need to fully match. If most of this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

  • LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist with independent, unrestricted licensure in WA and at least 3 years of experience
    • Note: we're not able to accept applications from anyone requiring licensed clinical supervision
  • Experience providing EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services - brief, solution-focused support that helps employees work through personal or work-related challenges, from everyday stress to more complex situations
  • Demonstrated experience with substance use disorder (SUD)
  • Comfortable adopting new technology and tools
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Trained in evidence-based, short-term, solution-focused therapy
  • Comfortable providing safety planning and support during situations where a client might present with higher risk
  • Committed to thorough, timely documentation
  • Experience with management consultation, management referrals, critical incident response, and EAP presentations (preferred)
  • Experience working with leaders or HR professionals (preferred)
  • Experience with diverse populations, bilingual a plus (preferred)
  • Familiarity with healthcare settings and community resources (preferred)
  • Enjoy working independently, with the option to connect and collaborate with other providers and our clinical care navigators (preferred)

The target salary range for this position is $105,000-120,000 + a $2,500 sign on bonus, and is part of a competitive total rewards package including benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs annually at minimum to ensure competitive and fair pay.

Benefits provided by Spring Health:
Note: We have even more benefits than listed here and below, your recruiter will provide more in-depth information as you continue in the interview process. Benefits are subject to individual plan requirements and eligibility criteria.
  • Health, Dental, Vision benefits start on your first day at Spring. You and your dependents also receive access to One Medical accounts HSA and FSA plans are also available, with Spring contributing up to $1K for HSAs, depending on your plan type.
  • Employer sponsored 401(k) match of up to 2% for retirement planning
  • A yearly allotment of no cost visits to the Spring Health network of therapists, coaches, and medication management providers for you and your dependents.
  • We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave and company holidays.
  • At 6 months tenure with Spring, we offer parental leave of 18 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents.
  • Access to Noom, a weight management program-based in psychology, that's tailored to your unique needs and goals.
  • Access to fertility care support through Carrot, in addition to $4,000 reimbursement for related fertility expenses.
  • Access to Wellhub, which connects employees to the best options for fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep in one subscription
  • Access to BrightHorizons, which provides sponsored child care, back-up care, and elder care
  • Up to $1,000 Professional Development Reimbursement a year.
  • $200 per year donation matching to support your favorite causes.


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