Therapist - Child & Family

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$29.75-$37.76/hr

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Job Description

Therapist Needed – Child & Family - HIRING BONUS

COLUMBIA RIVER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IS GROWING AND WE NEED THERAPISTS!

Lives Change Here! We are GROWING…Columbia River Mental Health Services provides comprehensive behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults and families in the communities of SW Washington. We are the largest and oldest not-for-profit provider of mental/chemical dependency treatment in southwest Washington with 200 employees and a history dating back to 1942.

Our Mission

Providing behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults, and families in the communities of SW Washington.

Why Work Here?

CRMHS offers AMAZING benefits aside from health and wellness (medical/dental/vision etc.) Work life balance benefits: 12 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays, and 24 days of PTO days accrued in the first year, and continues to grow from there! Career development: $325 annual allowance for career development and education with an additional 40 hours of paid time off for career development/education! And so much more!

We also offer student loan repayment options, possible supervision hours, and other licensed based benefits as well!

Starting Pay Range -

  • Therapist I Masters (in Clinical Counseling / Social Work)- $29.75- $32.02
  • Therapist II (Licensed LMHCA / LICSWA / LMFTA - $30.95 - $33.12
  • Therapist III (Licensed LMHC / LICSW / LMFT) - $36.29 - $37.76

This is a Union role, represented by OPEIU 11.

  • Use evidence-based modalities to establish therapeutic rapport and facilitate active engagement in treatment.
  • Conduct diagnostic assessments
  • Develop Individual Service Plans that identify areas of clinical intervention and/or need which include a specific time frame for the completion of each identified goal.
  • Provide therapeutic intervention to address identified treatment and recovery goals
  • Participate in case consultation as indicated.
  • Continuously assess client status and determine ongoing medical necessity for treatment.
  • Routinely assess for level of risk and respond to emergent situations.
  • Coordinate care with relevant internal and external providers and informal supports
  • Complete all documentation and charting as required by law or agency contract.
  • To maintain an acceptable number of client, contact hours per month.
  • Possess knowledge of client rights and ensure an atmosphere that allows for consumer privacy, dignity, and well-being in a safe secure environment.
  • Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures.
  • Conduct group counseling as required.

Non-essential Job Functions

  • Supports agency mission, goals, and objectives.
  • Attend staff and planning meetings as scheduled.
  • Maintain communication and cooperative working relationships both within the agency and community at large, while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education, Licensing and Experience

  • Master’s degree in behavioral health or social work.
  • Associate Licensure (LICSWA, LMHCA, LMFTA) preferred
  • Eligible for Licensed AAC.
  • Experience in providing treatment to persons with mental illness or severe emotional disturbances.
  • Conducting mental health assessments, providing individual counseling, case management and treatment planning services preferred.
  • Working experience of local mental Health community is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Columbia River Mental Health Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we seek applicants from all backgrounds to join our teams.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by law.

We encourage our employees to bring their authentic selves to work and do not tolerate discrimination at the workplace.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct diagnostic assessments and develop individual service plans to provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children and families. They are also responsible for coordinating care, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and assessing client risk levels.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in behavioral health or social work and possess or be eligible for relevant clinical licensure. Experience in providing treatment for mental illness or severe emotional disturbances is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Risk assessmentCare coordinationMental health assessment

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 34% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k 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 ~$70k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
31% this job
CME allowance
21% this job
Loan repayment
14% this job
PSLF eligible
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 4.5
Better work-life than 30% 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 Vancouver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$476k
Typical market rent
$1,828/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Columbia River Mental Health Services

Mental Health Care
Vancouver, Washington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

12 paid holidays per year
3 paid floating holidays
24 days of PTO accrued in the first year
$325 annual allowance for career development and education
40 hours of paid time off for career development/education
Student loan repayment options
Possible supervision hours
Medical, dental, vision insurance