Crisis Therapist Salary in Tacoma, Washington

How much does a Crisis Therapist make in Tacoma, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Crisis Therapist in Tacoma, WA is $110,929. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $100,606 to $123,031, with most professionals earning between $91,207 and $134,049.

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What does a Crisis Therapist do?

Common responsibilities of a Crisis Therapist

Adhere to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards.

January 19, 2023

Requires a Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Sciences or related behavioral field, supplemented by two (2) years of experience.

January 03, 2023

Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender or sexual orientation.

January 05, 2023

Provide case management services as defined in the service plan that coordinate, support, and advocate for clients who need multiple services and require assistance in gaining access to and in using mental health, social, vocational, educational, child welfare, and other community services and resources.

January 11, 2023

Complete assessment using IM+CANS in order to formulate an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment interventions to serve the identified client and family.

March 11, 2023

Participate in a rotation schedule with all other mobile crisis response therapists assigned to the team.

March 11, 2023

Maintains compliance with all Joint Commission training requirements relevant to job duties, including but not limited to those dealing with use of restraints and physical holding of individuals receiving services.

April 05, 2023

Attends all mandated trainings related to profession and enhances knowledge and/or skills which includes Relias Learning Trainings.

April 29, 2023

Develop effective safety/crisis intervention plans that are client-centered and support strong therapeutic partnerships with clients and their families.

May 07, 2023

Participates in clinical staffing of person(s)-served to include attendance of meetings and/or written notes regarding person(s)-served cooperation and participation with program expectations.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Crisis Therapist in Tacoma, WA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

100606

123031

110929

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

100774

123190

111061

What is the average salary for Crisis Therapist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Crisis Therapist in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Crisis Therapist ranges from $100,606 to $123,031 with the average base salary of $110,929. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,774 to $123,190 with the average total cash compensation of $111,061.

View Average Salary for Crisis Therapist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$110,929	$100,606 - $123,031
Bonus	$131	$168 - $159
Total Pay	$111,061	$100,774 - $123,190

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Crisis Therapist Salary Near Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,606 - $123,031	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,606 - $123,031	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,606 - $123,031	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,625 - $120,608	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,717 - $125,613	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,411 - $122,792	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA

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About Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...

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