Associate Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$20 per hour
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
About the Company
At Mindful Mental and Behavioral Health, we believe meaningful care begins with being truly heard, by clients and by our team. We are a collaborative group of therapists and psychiatric providers dedicated to creating a space that feels supportive, thoughtful, and genuinely human.
Our approach is relationship-centered, evidence-based, and tailored to each individual. We take the time to understand the full picture of a person’s experience and partner with them to create a path forward that aligns with their goals.
If you are a therapist who values collaboration and providing high-quality care in a supportive environment, we would love to connect with you.
Why Work with Us
Collaborative Care Model: Work alongside therapists and psychiatric providers to offer integrated, whole-person care
Client-Centered Approach: No “one-size-fits-all” treatment. Our clinical care is tailored to each individual’s lived experience.
- Supportive Culture: A team that values empathy, respect, and meaningful connection
- Autonomy & Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work options with a manageable caseload structure
Our Values
At Mindful Mental and Behavioral Health, our values shape how we care for clients and how we show up for one another as a team. We are committed to respect, trustworthiness, transparency, empathy, engagement, and connection.
These values guide our work as we strive to provide thoughtful, high-quality treatment in a safe, affirming, and supportive environment. We value clinicians who are critical thinkers, driven, collaborative, and positive-minded, and who contribute to a culture where people feel heard, supported, and connected.
Above all, we believe that meaningful care begins with compassionate relationships, with our clients and with each other.
What You’ll Do
As an Associate Mental Health Therapist, you will provide individual and/or group therapy to clients navigating a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
In This Role, You Will
- Provide thoughtful, client-centered therapy using evidence-based practices
- Partner with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that reflect their goals and values
- Support clients in building coping strategies, insight, and resilience
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and ongoing evaluations
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and billing
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatric providers, to deliver integrated care when appropriate
- Advocate for clients and support them through complex or crisis situations
- Engage in team meetings, consultation, and continuous professional development
Requirements
- Who You Are
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
- Working towards active state licensure, and must reside in Oregon.
- Experience providing therapy in a clinical setting
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage a range of mental health conditions
- Comfort working with diverse populations and presenting concerns
- Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills
- A collaborative mindset and genuine passion for supporting others
- Looking for a group practice to call a long-term home
- Aligned with our values and a desire to grow with our practice
Bonus Points
- Experience in a community health center is preferred
- Strong understanding of and experience integrating theoretical frameworks
Work Environment & Schedule
This position is for someone seeking a full-time work schedule. The role requires working approximately 30 hours per week. Full-time clinicians should maintain a schedule of 22+ clinical hours weekly.
Location: Oregon (In-Person and Telehealth)
This is a hybrid role, working primarily from our Portland office to see clients who prefer in-person, with the option to work via telehealth on a mutually agreed-upon schedule with the manager.
Benefits
Perks & Details
- Health Insurance: 100% premium coverage for employees.
- Dental Insurance: 50% premium coverage for employees.
- Vision Insurance: 50% premium coverage for employees.
- Life Insurance: $50,000 benefit.
- Steady Stream of Referrals: Client referrals to help build and maintain your caseload.
EHR: We use CharmEHR, a user-friendly and HIPAA-compliant system, to streamline patient care, enhance efficiency, and improve collaboration.
Flexible Scheduling: Choose to work 4 or 5 days per week, with no requirement for weekend or evening availability.
Option to utilize our beautifully designed office suite in Portland, OR to see clients in person.
Competitive Compensation
- Associates
- $64 per clinical hour for follow up therapy sessions
- $80 per intake session
Compensation for No Shows
- Administrative rate of $20 per hour for required trainings and meetings.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 3 weeks per year
- Floating Holidays: 1 week per year
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match after six months of employment.
Professional Development
- Annual professional development/continuing education (CE) stipend of $500.
- CE and trainings through Relias and a selection of PESI offerings at no cost to employees.
- Comprehensive Coverage
- Malpractice insurance provided.
- Worker’s compensation coverage.
- Clinical supervision provided by our board-approved supervisors at no cost to you.
- Monthly group case consultation.
- In-house medical biller and receptionist
- No on-call requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices while maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop personalized treatment plans and support clients through crisis situations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Mental Health Therapist at Mindful Mental and Behavioral Health P a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,853 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 30% have no call, 64% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$42k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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