Independent Mental Health Therapist

Ascend Healthcare

. Provide counseling and therapy treatment remotely through telemedicine to patients throughout Oregon .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeOregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,000 - $98,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing remote counseling and therapy, including evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, and trauma therapy. Maintains compliance with clinical standards while effectively engaging patients in their treatment plans.

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Active Mental Health LicenseEvidence-Based TherapyCrisis InterventionCase ManagementPediatric Patient Care

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Hard Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyPsychoeducationTrauma TherapyAddiction TherapyAcceptance and Commitment TherapyGrief CounselingClinical AssessmentTreatment Planning

Soft Skills

Clear Communication SkillsEngagement SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Oregon Mental Health License

Industry Keywords

TelemedicineCrisis InterventionMultidisciplinary TeamCompliance StandardsRemote Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide counseling and therapy treatment remotely through telemedicine to patients throughout Oregon
Deliver evidence-based individual and group therapy, including CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, psychoeducation, trauma therapy, addiction therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and bereavement/grief counseling
Engage patients in their treatment plans
Review and sign clinical psychosocial assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and consents
Maintain clinic records and document services in compliance with clinical, contractual, regulatory, and legal standards
Conduct crisis intervention for individuals and families based on safety plans
Participate in case planning with the multidisciplinary team to determine appropriate patient disposition
Participate in individual and group supervision, ongoing education, in-services, and training
Provide case management services supporting recovery and community reintegration
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active, unrestricted mental health license in state of primary residence and state of medical services being provided
Clinician must be active or willing to obtain an Oregon License
Comfortable working in a remote environment
Willingness to work primarily with pediatric patients
Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet connectivity
Ability to sit for extended periods during working hours
Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for using a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
Adequate vision for reading computer screens and documents
Clear verbal and written communication skills for virtual meetings and correspondence
Sufficient hearing ability for participating in phone calls or virtual meetings
Background check and drug screening required as a contingency to employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD benefits
PTO + Company and Floating Holidays
Yearly CEU Stipend
Remote-first setting
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
5, 8-hour or 4, 10-hour shifts
Monthly Bonus Program