Youth (WISE) Mental Health Therapist-Aberdeen

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$31.25-$42/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: WISe Aberdeen Office - Aberdeen, WA 98520Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $31.25 - $42.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health Care Now Hiring: Youth Mental Health Therapist (WISe Program) Aberdeen, WA (Grays Harbor County Area) $68,000 – $87,360 (Salary range includes $10,000 Geographical Differential) Looking for meaningful work where you can truly change lives?

Join Community Integrated Health Services (CIHS) and help children, youth, and families access the support they need to thrive. You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that values your voice, your growth, and your impact.

What You’ll Love About This Role $10,000 added to salary for geographical differential Medical, dental, vision — 100% paid premiums for you + dependents 25 days PTO in your first year + 11 paid holidays Retirement through Washington PERS (with employer contributions) Weekly clinical supervision + ongoing training support Tuition reimbursement & career growth opportunities Supportive, team-based environment (no burnout culture)

About the Role

As a Youth Mental Health Therapist, you’ll provide individualized, family-centered care using the WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services) model. You’ll work closely with youth and families to build skills, overcome challenges, and create lasting change.

What You’ll Do Provide individual, family, and group therapy Develop assessments and personalized treatment plans Support youth with skill-building (social, emotional, behavioral) Track progress and adjust care plans as needed Collaborate with families, care teams, and community partners Complete clinical documentation and case management tasks Qualifications

What We’re Looking For Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field 2+ years of experience working with individuals with mental health needs Ability to obtain WA Agency Affiliated Counselor license within 30 days Strong engagement skills with youth and families Valid driver’s license + reliable transportation Preferred: Experience with WISe or wraparound services LMHC/A, LMFT/A, or LICSW/A Why CIHS?

At CIHS, we believe in: Whole-person, integrated care Supporting our clinicians (not overloading them) Providing real access to care—24/7 Listening to and growing with our community Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and join a team that’s committed to changing lives—starting with yours.

CIHS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized, family-centered mental health care to youth using the WISe model. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with community partners to support youth development.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field and at least 2 years of mental health experience. Candidates must be able to obtain a WA Agency Affiliated Counselor license within 30 days and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual TherapyFamily TherapyClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningYouth Engagement

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 32% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$78k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
49%
CME allowance
11%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.6
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Aberdeen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k
Typical market rent
$1,392/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Community Integrated Health Service

Hospitals and Health Care
Centralia, Washington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 geographical differential
Medical, dental, vision — 100% paid premiums for you + dependents
25 days PTO in first year + 11 paid holidays
Retirement through Washington PERS
Weekly clinical supervision
Tuition reimbursement
Supportive team-based environment