Adult Outpatient Mental Health Therapist- Centralia
Listed compensation
$68k-$87k
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Job Description
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: FACT Office Centralia - Centralia, WA 98531Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $32.69 - $42.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareNow Hiring: Adult Outpatient Mental Health Therapist Centralia, WA (Lewis County) | Full-Time $68,000 – $87,360 Looking for Balance and Meaningful Work?
If you’re an outpatient therapist, you know the challenges—high caseloads, productivity pressure, and burnout. At Community Integrated Health Services (CIHS), we focus on supporting our clinicians so you can provide quality care without sacrificing your well-being.
Why Clinicians Choose CIHS No-cost medical, dental, vision (you + dependents) 25 days PTO + 11 paid holidays Retirement (PERS) with employer contributions Weekly supervision + licensure support Career growth through our MHP Career Ladder (salary increases!)
Collaborative, team-based environment Meaningful work with real community impact What You’ll Do Provide outpatient therapy (individual, family, group) Develop and adjust personalized treatment plans Use evidence-based, outcome-focused approaches Collaborate with care teams and community partners Support clients in building skills and long-term stability Complete clinical documentation and care coordination Qualifications
What You Bring Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field 2+ years of clinical experience Ability to obtain WA Agency Affiliated Counselor license within 30 days Strong engagement and treatment planning skills Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation Preferred: LMHC/A, LMFT/A, or LICSW/A Experience in outpatient or community mental health Why Lewis County? Enjoy small-town living with easy access to Seattle, Portland, mountains, and the coast—all while being part of a welcoming, growing community.
About CIHS We’re a mission-driven behavioral health organization focused on: Whole-person, integrated care Expanding access to services Supporting both our clients and our clinicians We’re also proud to be NHSC-certified. Ready for a Better Work Environment?
If you’re looking for a role where you’re supported, valued, and able to grow, we’d love to connect. Apply today—we’re hiring quickly! 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. We are proud to say CIHS is now NHSC-certified!
Key Responsibilities
Provide outpatient therapy services including individual, family, and group sessions while developing personalized treatment plans. Collaborate with care teams and community partners to ensure effective care coordination and clinical documentation.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field along with at least 2 years of clinical experience. Candidates must be able to obtain a Washington Agency Affiliated Counselor license within 30 days.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Great Rivers Behavioral Health ORGA ranks #3 of 13 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% 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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