Mental Health Therapist Clinical Manager-Aberdeen

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$82k-$110k

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Job Description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: FACT Office Aberdeen - Aberdeen, WA 98520, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $82,160.00 - $109,761.00 Salary/year, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Health Care, WE’RE HIRING!!! FULL-TIME, MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST CLINICAL MANAGER OPPORTUNITY ABERDEEN, WASHINGTON (SERVICING GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY AREA) 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 Supplemental Information Salary Range: - $82,160 - $109,761 annually (Depending on experience) Rich

Benefits

Package includes: Comprehensive Health Package (medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage) - Currently, monthly health premiums are PAID for the employee and their qualifying dependents Life insurance; Long-term disability; 11 paid holidays; Paid Time Off (PTO )- accrue 25 days in first year; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); PERS Retirement Program through the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) CIHS currently contributes 5.58% of your salary into your retirement.: Who should apply?

Master’s degree in counseling or a social‑services–related field. Washington State clinical licensure as an LMHC, LMFT, LICSW, or applicable associate‑level license, and must meet Washington State requirements for providing clinical supervision, case consultation, and clinical oversight of behavioral health services.

Five (5) years of experience in a behavioral health or healthcare managed care organization, social services entity, or closely related field in public or private operations. Experience must include program management, report writing, presentations, and full staff management responsibilities.

WISe training must be completed within 90 days of hire (youth program only). CANS/ANSA training must be completed within 30 days of hire (CANS for youth programs; ANSA for adult programs). Technology proficiency in computer applications commonly used in this field, including Microsoft Office software.

Valid driver’s license required.

Must pass and maintain a clear background record as required for healthcare organizations under state and federal regulations Some of what you will do: Functions as a member of the Leadership structure, and will work with the Clinic Operations Director to ensure efficient delivery of clinical services.

Will coordinate with the Clinical Director and Quality Management on ongoing needs assessment and training. Will provide direct clinical supervision of assigned staff, individual and group (care).

Will provide administrative and programmatic oversight, ongoing assessment, outcomes, and planning for all identified programs. Ability to calculate, interpret, forecast, and implement plans related to program services, productivity, and staffing patterns.

Prepare effective reports and presentations to diverse audiences. Will provide clinical staff scheduling templates to the Programs Manager, monitor PTO, leave and attendance, and complete performance reviews on assigned staff.

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to include facilitation of regularly scheduled treatment team meetings to enhance recovery and person-centered planning, revisions and updates as needed. Includes formal and informal supports as appropriate.

Ensure interventions of clinicians are based on recommendations from assessment activities, are supported by documented medical necessity, and are implemented as documented in the Treatment Plan. Provide ongoing measurement of service outcomes and evaluation of intervention effectiveness.

Participates in Clinical meetings with Chief Clinical Officer, Quality Management, and other Clinical Managers. Establishes and maintains good communication and an effective working relationship with other behavioral health agencies and community system of care partners relating to clinical issues.

Attends seminars, training, conferences, and other meetings as assigned. Participates in a wide variety of meetings as assigned. Performs other duties and projects as assigned by the Manager and executive team. 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

The Clinical Manager will provide direct clinical supervision to staff and oversee the administrative and programmatic functions of behavioral health services. They are responsible for conducting clinical assessments, monitoring service outcomes, and ensuring efficient delivery of care in alignment with organizational goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in counseling or a social-services-related field and possess a valid Washington State clinical license such as LMHC, LMFT, or LICSW. A minimum of five years of experience in behavioral health or a related field with demonstrated program and staff management capabilities is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningData analysisCrisis interventionPublic speaking

Counselor Career Context

Great Rivers Behavioral Health ORGA ranks #3 of 16 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 44% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k 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 ~$96k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
13%
CME allowance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,002 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Aberdeen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,392/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Great Rivers Behavioral Health ORGA

Hospitals and Health Care
Centralia, Washington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Health Package (medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage)
Monthly health premiums PAID for employee and qualifying dependents
Life insurance
Long-term disability
11 paid holidays
25 days PTO in first year
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
PERS Retirement Program (5.58% employer contribution)