Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Listed compensation
$115k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
We’re hiring a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) to support individuals, couples, and families through high-quality therapy services. This role offers a structured schedule and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Salary: $115,000 - $120,000 per year + competitive benefits
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments and develop client-centered treatment plans.
- Provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families using evidence-based approaches.
- Engage in case consultations and continuing education.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional ethics.
- Utilize telehealth platforms effectively when needed.
- Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
- Active LMFT, LPC, or LCSW license in Oregon.
- Experience in mental health care and client treatment planning.
- Strong communication skills, especially in virtual therapy settings.
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance policy
- Submit your application today for consideration.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field such as Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Counseling. An active LMFT, LPC, or LCSW license in Oregon is required along with experience in mental health care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Gotham Enterprises ranks #2 of 21 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 599 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at Gotham Enterprises a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Marriage & Family Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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- No weekends
Living in Portland
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $526k≈ 4.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,732/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 105.4
- State income tax
- Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.