Mental Health Therapist, Outpatient - Grays Harbor, WA

Mental Health Therapist, Outpatient - Grays Harbor, WA Job Category : Counseling Requisition Number : MENTA001136 Posted: March 24, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Description Signing bonus: $7,500.00 Why Work For Us? Columbia Wellness is proud to be a company of real people committed to quality. We are focused on building a better future in mental health and behavioral healthcare. We have established a strong referral base in the community, and we are invested in our clinical growth. We offer generous training opportunities, free supervision, and a large spectrum of programs in which you can work. Columbia Wellness is located between two major cities, Seattle and Portland. By working with us you get the best of both small town and big city life. You're close to the beach, the mountains, the quiet, and the city life. If you're looking for a place to call home and build a career, join our team at Columbia Wellness. If you want to make a difference that matters then we want to hear from you. Together we can do more. Some of What You'll Do: Clinicians provide initial and ongoing assessments for individuals wishing to receive outpatient mental health treatment to determine if the individual has a qualifying DSM-5 diagnosis and to formulate a treatment plan. Clinicians conducting intakes provide the foundation for client care, guiding the client to the best evidence-based treatment modalities for their presenting concerns. Individual, family, and group therapy are provided to treat a broad array of behavioral health disorders, including facilitation to a Medical Home. Clinical services are provided in a context of multi-agency collaboration with an emphasis on effective, outcome-oriented treatment. Natural and formal supports are actively involved in treatment. What We Require Mental Health Professional as defined in WAC 388-865-0238 or its successor, summarized as: Master's degree in social work, or Licensed mental health counselor, licensed mental health counselor associate, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed marriage, and family therapist associate, or Master's degree in counseling or social services from an accredited college and two years of experience in the direct treatment of individuals with mental illness obtained under the supervision of a mental health professional. Recent graduates are not subject to the required two years’ experience. Recent graduates shall receive a higher level of supervision until they 1) meet the WAC Mental Health Professional definition, or 2) receive an MHP waiver. Master's or Nursing degree in counseling and/or social services-related field from an accredited college or university required. LMHCA or LMFTA required, licensure preferred. State of Washington mental health specialty in child, disability (developmental disability/serious physical handicap or sensory impairment), and/or older adult populations preferred. Clinical competence in providing assessment, supportive services, education, and therapy to children, youth, and their natural supports. Clinical competence in providing assessments using the DSM-5 Clinical competence in treatment planning Clinical competence in the provision of individual, family, and group treatment. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to plan work to ensure efficient use of time, establishment of goals, non-duplication of effort, scheduling of projects, getting projects started without delay. Ability to work with both children and adults. Ability to function as a team member. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and others to maintain respect, confidence and positive public relations. Reliability in performance of assignments: conscientiously, accurately & effectively. Cooperative, enthusiastic attitude towards their work, displaying a professional image to the community. Capacity for accepting responsibility & acting independently to achieve goals. Ability to express self clearly and effectively. Ability to be flexible and manage urgent and crisis situations effectively. Commitment to providing behavioral health services to children, youth, and their families. Commitment to continued professional development. Ability to motivate staff and develop a working team around individual cases. Values and actively participates in supervision. Salary: $34.48 - $37.95/hr. depending on education, and experience. Sign-on bonus: $7,500.00 If offered a therapist position, you will also receive a $7,500 signing bonus. The bonus is payable at $2,500 in your first paycheck, $2,500 at 6 months of employment, and the remainder at 1 year of employment. We offer all permanent full-time employees: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Long-term disability and life insurance paid for by the employer. 5% of gross pay is put into a retirement plan by the employer. Immediately vested, no match requirement. 11 paid holidays. 26 days of paid time off. Columbia Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr