Mental Health Therapist Clinical Manager-Aberdeen
Listed compensation
$82k-$110k
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Job Description
Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: FACT Office Aberdeen - Aberdeen, WA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $82160.00 - $109761.00Salary/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 will also collaborate with leadership to ensure efficient service delivery, conduct clinical assessments, and monitor service outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling or a social-services-related field and possess a valid Washington State clinical license (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW). Additionally, at least five years of experience in behavioral health or a related field with demonstrated program and staff management skills is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist Clinical Manager-Aberdeen at Great Rivers Behavioral Health ORGA a 6.4 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 8,058 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 18% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
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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