Associate Outpatient Counselor

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. 

About the Role 

As an Associate Outpatient Counselor, you will provide therapeutic services to children, youth, adults, and families in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions to support client growth and progress. This role provides supervised clinical experience toward licensure and is ideal for someone seeking hands-on experience, strong supervision, and the opportunity to build confidence in assessment, care coordination, and clinical decision-making.  

What You’ll Do 

• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches  
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning  
• Deliver crisis intervention, safety planning, and relapse prevention support  
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation  
• Meet productivity expectations through direct service hours  
• Provide psychoeducation and connect clients with community resources  
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in clinical meetings and supervision  
• Continue developing your clinical skills through ongoing training and education   

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 
• Professional Growth: Annual funding for continuing education, certifications, and career development 

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 $750 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 [email protected].

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 degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field  
• Experience providing outpatient therapy using evidence-based approaches  
• Strong documentation skills and ability to manage a full caseload  
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team  

Certificates/Licenses: 

• Active Washington State Associate license, LMHCA, LICSWA, LMFTA 
• 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!