Outpatient Mental Health Therapist- Ilwaco

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

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.

Posted 5mo ago

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. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and support clients in achieving stability and recovery goals.

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

Mental health therapyTreatment planningCrisis interventionCommunity outreachAssessmentMultidisciplinary collaborationRecovery support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Mental Health Therapist- Ilwaco at COMMUNITY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICE 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

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
49%
CME allowance
11%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.3
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Ilwaco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$434k≈ 6.4× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,170/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (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 Community Integrated Health Service

Hospitals and Health Care
Centralia, Washington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 geographical differential
100% paid medical, dental, vision
25 days PTO
11 paid holidays
Retirement (PERS) with employer contributions
Weekly supervision
Licensure support