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AOP Therapist

Columbia River Mental Health Services
Vancouver, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026

$2,500 HIRING BONUS! 


COLUMBIA RIVER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IS GROWING AND WE NEED THERAPISTS!


Lives Change Here! We are GROWING…Columbia River Mental Health Services provides comprehensive behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults and families in the communities of SW Washington. We are the largest and oldest not-for-profit provider of mental/chemical dependency treatment in southwest Washington with 200 employees and a history dating back to 1942.

Our Mission: Providing behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults, and families in the communities of SW Washington.

Why Work Here?

CRMHS offers AMAZING benefits aside from health and wellness (medical/dental/vision etc.) Work life balance benefits: 10 paid holidays per year, 3 paid floating holidays, 5 weeks of PTO days in the first year that grows year after year. Career development: $325 annual allowance for career development and education with an additional 40 hours of paid time off for career development/education! And so much more!

PER THE STATE OF WASHINGTON MANDATE – ALL HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES MUST BE COVID-19 VACCINATED / HAVE A MEDICAL/RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION.


Starting Pay Range - $28.13 - $36.39/hr 

  • Depending on the level of therapist you qualify as.
    • Therapist I (master's degree in social work or related field)
    • Therapist II (Associate license; MHP, LICSWA, LMHCA)
    • Therapist III (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) 

We are seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join our Adult Outpatient team! The successful candidate will have a master’s degree specializing in counseling or social work. Minimum of 2 years full-time post graduate experience in providing treatment to adults with severe emotional disturbances preferred. WA State licensure preferred.

Job duties will include:

  • Use evidence-based modalities to establish therapeutic rapport and facilitate active engagement in treatment.
  • Conduct diagnostic assessments
  • Develop Individual Service Plans that identify areas of clinical intervention and/or need which include a specific time frame for the completion of each identified goal.
  • Provide therapeutic intervention to address identified treatment and recovery goals
  • Participate in case consultation as indicated.
  • Continuously assess client status and determine ongoing medical necessity for treatment.
  • Routinely assess for level of risk and respond to emergent situations.
  • Coordinate care with relevant internal and external providers and informal supports
  • Complete all documentation and charting as required by law or agency contract.
  • To maintain an acceptable number of client contact hours per month.
  • Possess knowledge of client rights and ensure an atmosphere that allows for consumer privacy, dignity, and well-being in a safe secure environment.
  • Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures.

Status: Part-time (32 hours) or Full-time, M-F

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree specializing in Social work or related field REQUIRED.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Columbia River Mental Health Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we seek applicants from all backgrounds to join our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by law. We encourage our employees to bring their authentic selves to work and do not tolerate discrimination at the workplace.

 


Salary : $28 - $36

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