Counselor III

Company: Columbia Community Mental Health
Location: Saint Helens
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Counselor III - OBHS Job Description Columbia Community Mental Health is a nonprofit agency and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that provides services to individuals with mental, addiction and developmental disabilities. The Adult Outpatient Department takes great pride in building strong relationships amongst each other as co-workers and friends. The health of the team as it functions together is what gives the team the strength to serve its community. We uphold our values in authenticity and commitment to quality care. Members of our CCMH team have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact. Position: Counselor III (Licensed Clinician) Department : Outpatient Behavioral Health Services (OBHS) Shift: Individual schedules can be determined with supervisor and within business needs/hours. In general, our agency provides services Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Salary Range: $85,238.40 to $119,496.00. There are 15 steps on our salary scale. We use a bona fide factor system to determine starting wage (years of experience, education, credentials, and specialty skills that relate to the job requirements). Benefits: CCMH provides a generous comprehensive benefits program to employees and family members, including qualified domestic partners. Generous Paid Time Off Package. (Full-time employees can earn 22 days of vacation, 9 days of sick time by the end of the first year). Accrual increases with length of service. CCMH recognizes 11 holidays plus a Floater Holiday Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date) VSP Vision Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date) 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre- and post-tax plans with matching contribution) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options) Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave Length of Service Award, Outstanding Employee of the Department Annual Award Voluntary Life Insurance Accidental Coverage Insurance Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), NHSC Loan Repayment Program Educational Assistance (up to $5,250 a year), Professional Development Assistance Licensure Supervision and Continued Education Provided Wellness Benefits: Employee Assistance Program’s (EAP) Trauma Support Team – Monthly Loss Processing Group led by our Licensed Clinical Directors Position Requirements: Licensure Required (LCSW, LPC). Master’s degree in psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work or related field from an accredited college required. Two years related work experience to include Crisis, Outpatient, Addictions and high acuity client services preferred. Combination of education/experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties outlined for this position may be considered. Summary: The Counselor III provides therapeutic services to adults, children, adolescents, and families as assigned. Duties may vary per location/department. In this role, the Counselor III conducts comprehensive clinical assessments as a part of the diagnostic process, reviews ongoing delivery of services, identifies individual client needs and diagnoses substance use and/or mental health disorders. Conducts individual, family and group sessions to provide therapeutic treatment, and behavior modification using evidence-based practice to assist clients in reaching treatment goals. As member of clinical staff and treatment teams, assists in case management and coordination of community resources to meet client needs. Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: CCMH strives to address, explore, educate, learn about, and respond to the diversity of the human experience. We create an inclusive, equitable, culturally competent, and supportive environment where employees model behavior that enriches our community. We call our colleagues forward to take conscious and deliberate action to dismantle all systems of oppression by fostering an anti-racist, gender affirming, class conscious, disability aware environment where the innate humanity of others is recognized and celebrated. Working conditions: This position works in an office environment. Columbia Community Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. As such, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and all will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran/reserve/national guard, disability, or any other similarly protected status. CCMH is Drugfree workplace. FMLA POSTER: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf

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