Description: We're Growing! Join Three Rivers Therapy in Vancouver

We’re excited to bring Three Rivers Therapy to Vancouver, Washington, and we’re building a team that shares our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Three Rivers Therapy is a mission-driven behavioral health organization with more than 10 years of experience serving Washington communities. Our mission is to empower individuals, strengthen communities, and transform lives through exceptional behavioral health care. We’re committed to setting a higher standard for innovation, quality, and impact in behavioral health.

Our culture is grounded in four core values. We value people who are engaged, come to work with a growth mindset, maintain High Standards for themselves and their colleagues, and like to have Fun. We believe great care starts with a great team, and we strive to create an environment where people are supported, challenged to grow, and empowered to do meaningful work.

As we open our doors in Vancouver, this is an opportunity to help shape something new, grow with an expanding organization, and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Join our growing Vancouver team and receive a $8,000 sign-on bonus!

About the Role

As an Outpatient Counselor, you’ll provide personalized, evidence-based behavioral health services to individuals and families seeking support. You’ll conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions that help clients navigate challenges, build on their strengths, and achieve meaningful progress. In this role, you’ll work as part of a collaborative clinical team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve while continuing to grow your clinical skills and expertise.

What You’ll Do

• Clinical Counseling: Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address a range of mental health needs. Build strong therapeutic relationships that support clients’ emotional well-being, growth, and recovery.
• Assessment & Treatment Planning: Complete comprehensive assessments to understand clients’ histories, strengths, needs, and goals. Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans based on client progress and changing needs.
• Crisis Intervention & Prevention: Provide crisis intervention and support during emergency situations, prioritizing client safety. Help clients develop crisis prevention plans, coping strategies, and skills to manage challenging situations.
• Psychoeducation & Resource Navigation: Provide education on mental health, coping strategies, and available resources. Support clients in accessing community services related to housing, employment, social support, and other needs.
• Family Collaboration: Engage families and support systems, when appropriate, through family counseling, education, and resources that strengthen the client’s support network and treatment outcomes.
• Documentation & Performance Standards: Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client records, including progress notes, assessments, and treatment plans. Meet a minimum of 70% client productivity (direct service hours) and ensure documentation complies with applicable legal, ethical, and organizational standards.
• Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with behavioral health professionals, healthcare providers, social service agencies, and other partners to provide coordinated, comprehensive care. Maintain clear and effective communication with clients, families, and members of the care team.
• Community Engagement: Build relationships with community organizations and partners to increase awareness of behavioral health services, reduce stigma, and connect clients with additional resources and support.
• Continuity of Care: Support smooth transitions between levels of care by developing continuity of care plans and coordinating with inpatient facilities, community providers, and other members of the client’s care team.
• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training, professional development, and continuing education to maintain clinical knowledge and stay current with evidence-based practices. Pursue additional certifications or licensure as required by the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

• Clinical Supervision & Support: Receive ongoing supervision and support as you continue developing your clinical skills
• Full Operational Support: Marketing, billing, and collections support so you can focus on providing exceptional patient care
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team centered on engagement, growth, accountability, and high standards
• Meaningful Work: Make a direct impact on patients, families, and the Vancouver community

Benefits

• 14 Paid Holidays: 12 company-paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays each year
• Generous PTO: Earn up to 2 weeks of paid time off during your first year, based on hours worked
• Paid Sick Leave: Earn up to 6.5 days of paid sick leave, based on hours worked
• Retirement Benefits: Participate in a retirement plan featuring a competitive employer match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance: Valuable life insurance coverage provided at no cost to you. Contribution up to 3% of your salary.
• Invest in Your Growth: Annual professional development funding up to $1,000 for continuing education, certifications, and career advancement

Working Conditions

This position is performed primarily in a professional office and clinical environment without substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

This position primarily involves sitting, with occasional standing and walking. The role may require occasionally lifting or moving items weighing up to 10 pounds. Repetitive use of the hands, wrists, and fingers may be required for routine computer, phone, and administrative tasks.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

Three Rivers Therapy complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@3riverstherapy.com.

Requirements:

What You’ll Bring

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications listed below. These qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform this job.

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate behavioral health care

Certificates/Licenses:

• Active State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Professional Counselor (LMHC), or Psychologist.
• Successfully pass background check applicable to position.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about behavioral health and want to help shape our growing Vancouver team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join Three Rivers Therapy!