Behavioral Health Counselor

Rural Staffing Services; Goldendale (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Staffing Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor for Klickitat Valley Health in Goldendale, Washington. This role is focused on providing compassionate care to patients and collaborating with an integrated healthcare team. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a heart for community-focused work.

The ideal professional will have experience in outpatient settings, a patient-centered approach, and be licensed or license-eligible as a Behavioral Health Counselor. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient or community-based settings preferred.
• Comfort working as part of an integrated healthcare team.
• A thoughtful, patient-centered approach to counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health counseling services to patients across the lifespan.
• Support patients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stressors.
• Collaborate closely with primary care providers and clinical staff.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Experience in outpatient or community-based settings

Comfort working as part of an integrated healthcare team

Education

Licensed or license-eligible Behavioral Health Counselor

Job description

About the job Behavioral Health Counselor

Behavioral Health Counselor

Goldendale, Washington | Klickitat Valley Health

Salary: $78,000 to $108,000 per year based on experience
Position Type: Full-time, forty hours per week
Schedule: Day shift, eight-hour shifts

Our Process

This opportunity is being supported by Rural Staffing Services in partnership with Klickitat Valley Health.

We believe rural healthcare hiring should be transparent, thoughtful, and built on real connections.

That means:

• You see the hospital, location, and compensation up front
• You have a real conversation with us, not just submit a resume
• Your story, experience, and goals are shared in a meaningful way with the hospital

Rural Staffing Services serves as the first step in this process.

We work directly with hospital leadership to present thoughtfully vetted candidates so their teams can stay focused on patient care while we focus on connection.

To be considered for this role, please apply through Rural Staffing Services using the link below.

If you apply directly to the hospital, we may not be able to include you in this process.

This is a relationship-first hiring process where your story matters, not just your resume.
We will personally connect with you.

This is how hiring should feel in rural healthcare. Welcome to the difference of Rural Staffing Services.

Position Overview

This is an opportunity to do meaningful behavioral health work in a rural community where care is personal, collaborative, and deeply valued.

We are supporting Klickitat Valley Health in seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor who values connection, community, and integrated care, and who wants their work to make a visible difference in the lives of patients and families.

Why This Role Matters

In rural healthcare, behavioral health providers are not working on the sidelines. They are trusted partners in care.

You will work alongside primary care providers, nursing staff, and support teams to help patients navigate mental health challenges, life transitions, and everyday stressors with dignity and compassion.

This clinic values relationship-based care, time with patients, and a supportive team environment. You will be respected for your expertise and supported in your work.

What You Will Do

Provide behavioral health counseling services to patients across the lifespan
Support patients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stressors
Collaborate closely with primary care providers and clinical staff
Participate in integrated care planning and patient support
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Build trusting relationships with patients and families
Serve as a compassionate and steady presence within the care team

What We Are Looking For

Licensed or license-eligible Behavioral Health Counselor
Experience in outpatient or community-based settings preferred
Comfort working as part of an integrated healthcare team
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A heart for rural care and community-focused work
A thoughtful, patient-centered approach to counseling

Why Goldendale

Goldendale offers open landscapes, fresh air, and a strong sense of community connection. It is a place where providers are known, valued, and able to build meaningful relationships with the people they serve.

This is an opportunity to practice meaningful care while living a lifestyle that allows space, balance, and purpose.

How to Apply

Please apply through Rural Staffing Services to be considered for this opportunity.
We will connect with you directly and guide you through the process.