Outpatient Mental Health Therapist- Ilwaco
Listed compensation
$68k-$87k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Ilwaco Office - Ilwaco, WA 98624Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $32.69 - $42.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareNow Hiring: Outpatient Mental Health Therapist (Office and Community-Based) Ilwaco, WA (Pacific County) | Full-Time $68,000 – $87,360 + $15,000 Geographical Differential Looking for Meaningful Work?
Join Community Integrated Health Services (CIHS) and work in our Outpatient program, where you’ll meet clients in the office and in the community to help them build real-life stability and independence.
Why Clinicians Choose Outpatient at CIHS $15,000 geographical differential Traditional schedule- Monday through Friday 8-5 Community-based work and in the office 100% paid medical, dental, vision (you + dependents) 25 days PTO + 11 paid holidays Retirement (PERS) with employer contributions Weekly supervision + licensure support Collaborative, multidisciplinary team What You’ll Do Provide therapy and case management in community settings Complete assessments and build individualized treatment plans Support clients with skill-building, housing, employment, and recovery goals Collaborate with a full care team (med management, peers, case managers) Help reduce hospitalizations and law enforcement involvement Track progress and complete clinical documentation Why This Role Is Different You’re not office-based—you’re out in the community making real change Smaller, team-based caseload approach Focus on long-term stability and recovery, not quick visits 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 Comfortable working in community/home settings Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation Preferred: LMHC/A, LMFT/A, or LICSW/A Experience in community mental health or high-acuity populations Why Pacific County?
Enjoy coastal living with over 30 miles of beaches, a slower pace of life, and a strong sense of community. You’ll be within driving distance of Longview, Vancouver, Portland, and Astoria—while living somewhere truly unique.
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 Ready for a More Flexible, Impactful Role?
If you want a position where you’re trusted, supported, and making a real difference in the community, 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.
Key Responsibilities
Provide therapy and case management services to clients in both office and community settings to support stability and recovery. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and track client progress while reducing hospitalizations.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field and at least 2 years of clinical experience. Candidates must be able to obtain a Washington Agency Affiliated Counselor license and possess a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Mental Health Therapist- Ilwaco at GREAT RIVERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ORGA a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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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