Mental Health Therapist

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Posted 11/2/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesJunior💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, creating individualized treatment plans, and conducting ongoing assessments of patient progress. Maintains professional licensure and utilizes electronic health record systems effectively to manage patient data.

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Licensed LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, Or PsychologistMaster’s Level Degree Or HigherClinical Experience In A Mental Health SettingElectronic Health Record Systems ProficiencyBilingual English/Spanish Skills

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Hard Skills

Diagnosis And Treatment Of Mental Health DisordersIndividualized Treatment PlansOngoing Patient AssessmentsCounseling SkillsElectronic Health Record ManagementComputer LiteracyWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabasesPresentations

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationSuperb Organizational SkillsTeam CollaborationAbility To Influence People

Tools & Technologies

NextGen

Certifications & Qualifications

Full, Unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, Or Psychologist License

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthPatient CounselingTreatment PlansClinical SettingPatient Progress Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling, treatment, and adjust treatment plans as necessary
Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
Involve and advise family members when appropriate
Plan outreach and referral activities in surrounding communities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum requirement of 12 months in a clinical setting after you have become fully licensed.
Master’s Level Degree or higher (Required) in related fields
Full, unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC or Psychologist license (license based on office location); applicants without a valid, active license will not be considered
Not currently hiring associate/intern level therapists
Maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment
Ability to work as a team member and cooperatively
Superb organizational skills
Ability to guide, direct, or influence people
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and their families
Demonstrated experience using electronic health record systems to manage patient data, document clinical information, and access patient histories
Strong computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues
Familiarity with NextGen is highly desirable
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

W-2 role with medical, dental and vision effective on the first of the month after employment
Base Salary and monthly Bonus based on billed hours
CEU support which includes earned CEU days and CEU reimbursements
Vacation, Sick, Holiday
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling services, resources, and support to help you navigate personal or professional challenges.
401(k) plan with company contribution
Credentialing Support, Training and Development Opportunities, Growth Opportunities
Convenient work from home or hybrid options
Flexible schedule