Adult Outpatient Mental Health Therapist- Centralia

CounselorNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$68k-$87k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: FACT Office Centralia - Centralia, WA 98531Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $32.69 - $42.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareNow Hiring: Adult Outpatient Mental Health Therapist Centralia, WA (Lewis County) | Full-Time $68,000 – $87,360 Looking for Balance and Meaningful Work?

If you’re an outpatient therapist, you know the challenges—high caseloads, productivity pressure, and burnout. At Community Integrated Health Services (CIHS), we focus on supporting our clinicians so you can provide quality care without sacrificing your well-being.

Why Clinicians Choose CIHS No-cost medical, dental, vision (you + dependents) 25 days PTO + 11 paid holidays Retirement (PERS) with employer contributions Weekly supervision + licensure support Career growth through our MHP Career Ladder (salary increases!)

Collaborative, team-based environment Meaningful work with real community impact What You’ll Do Provide outpatient therapy (individual, family, group) Develop and adjust personalized treatment plans Use evidence-based, outcome-focused approaches Collaborate with care teams and community partners Support clients in building skills and long-term stability Complete clinical documentation and care coordination 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 Strong engagement and treatment planning skills Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation Preferred: LMHC/A, LMFT/A, or LICSW/A Experience in outpatient or community mental health Why Lewis County? Enjoy small-town living with easy access to Seattle, Portland, mountains, and the coast—all while being part of a welcoming, growing community.

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 We’re also proud to be NHSC-certified. Ready for a Better Work Environment?

If you’re looking for a role where you’re supported, valued, and able to grow, 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. We are proud to say CIHS is now NHSC-certified!

Key Responsibilities

Provide outpatient therapy services including individual, family, and group sessions while developing personalized treatment plans. Collaborate with care teams and community partners to ensure effective care coordination and clinical documentation.

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 within 30 days.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual therapyFamily therapyGroup therapyEvidence-based practiceMental health assessmentCrisis interventionCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Adult Outpatient Mental Health Therapist- Centralia at COMMUNITY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICE a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
49%
CME allowance
11%
Loan repayment
5% this job
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.1
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.

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Living in Centralia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$411k≈ 6.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,519/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 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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Benefits & Perks

No-cost medical, dental, vision
25 days PTO
11 paid holidays
Retirement (PERS) with employer contributions
Weekly supervision
Licensure support
Career growth through MHP Career Ladder
NHSC-certified