Licensed Mental Health Therapist​/Counselor

Ready to be part of a vibrant team where you are valued and your skills and expertise are celebrated? Refuge Counseling & Wellness is looking for a passionate and dynamic mental health therapist who wants to impact lives in our community.

We are a cutting-edge counseling and wellness center dedicated to transforming lives through innovative and compassionate care. Our collaborative and trauma-informed team is committed to providing the highest quality mental health services in an inclusive and deeply hospitable environment. Caring for clients is truly our joy, and helping them achieve real results is our passion.

Transforming trauma by helping people rest, recover, and live renewed.

Vancouver, WA. Conveniently located in Salmon Creek at the I-5/I-205 intersection. Free parking.

• Maintain a minimum of 15 client hours each week
• Maintain a minimum of 25 client hours each week to qualify for full time

Competitive compensation STARTS at $55-$65 per clinical hour, plus admin wages. Opportunities for growth. A full time, fully licensed and trauma‑trained clinician can expect to earn $85K- $100K+ annually.

• Flexible hours and scheduling. In person sessions with the option for a hybrid work schedule (in person and telehealth sessions). We want you to stay healthy and have a life.
• Paid late cancellation and no shows*
• Flexible paid sick days and time off (PTO)
• Medical benefits for full time employees
• Dental benefits for full time employees
• Vision benefits for full time employees
• Employer paid CEU credits
• Employer paid professional license renewal
• Ongoing training and professional support. Peer consultation.
• Collaborative, positive, and non‑competitive team environment.
• Referrals, online presence and professional reputation, and marketing done for you
• Electronic records system and payment collection in a paperless practice
• Fully furnished, stocked, beautiful office with large windows. Includes a studio space to be used for somatic work, yoga, groups, classes and more

• Licensed Mental Health Therapist: Hold and maintain a valid Washington state mental health license: LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT.
• Experience & Expertise: Demonstrate experience in providing therapy services, with a strong understanding of evidence‑based and trauma informed practices. Preference for someone trained in EMDR, Brain spotting, or ART, or willing to get trained
• Most Wanted Therapeutic Modalities: Internal Family Systems, Attachment Focused and/or psychodynamic, Somatic Experiencing, Yoga Certified, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Group Therapy
• Complete high quality session documentation in keeping with industry standards and legal requirements, no later than 24 hours after the session.
• Compassion & Empathy: A genuine desire to help others and a deep commitment to client‑centered care.
• High Standard for Professionalism & Ethics
• Team Player:
  Thrives in a team environment. Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a supportive team culture. Mature and skilled problem solver. Willing to provide collaborative care with other teammates or when it benefits clients.
• Self‑Motivated, confident, and teachable
• Technology Knowledge:
  Has knowledge and ability to use (or learn) practice management software (Jane App) and Google Suite. Can skillfully implement telehealth when needed.

• Empower Clients: Provide exceptional therapy services to adults, individuals and/or couples, helping them navigate life’s challenges and achieve their personal goals.
• Innovate & Collaborate: Bring your best to your clients and team, always learning and supporting fellow team members in their growth as you keep honing your craft. Actively seek to build and maintain your caseload with the support of the Refuge team.
• Grow & Thrive: Benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, including specialized training and active involvement in the greater local community.
• You don’t want the burnout or the capped income of an agency, OR the business burden of running a solo practice.
• You want your initiative to be rewarded and have room to grow
• You get energy from and love…