Youth (WISE) Mental Health Therapist-Aberdeen
Listed compensation
$68k-$87k
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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 and families.
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.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Great Rivers Behavioral Health ORGA ranks #3 of 14 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
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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