Residential Crisis Therapist - 5863
Listed compensation
$72k-$87k
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
APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD!
Enjoy Our Many Benefits and Incentives Including
- Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Professional development and training opportunities
- 100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match
- Holiday Pay (9)
- Paid Time Off for Mental Health
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
- Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program
For more details about our benefits, visit our website!
About the Position
We are looking for a Residential Crisis Therapist to join our team at our The Guest House Crisis Stabilization Center in Eugene, Oregon. This position provides clinical services to individuals who are experiencing crisis and who are in need of short-term support and stabilization.
The Residential Crisis Therapist Perform psychosocial mental health assessments, develops treatment plans which identify current stabilization needs stemming from mental health crisis.
This position also assists with the training and clinical oversight of the program's QMHA staff members, who provide 24-hour residential support to residents.
The Residential Crisis Therapist should have a strong working knowledge of the DSM-5tr and the ability to direct and offer appropriate clinical treatment. They will have strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal communication skills and knowledge of community resources in order to assist clients with transition plans and case coordination is preferred.
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (Full Time, Day)
What You’ll Make
$72,000 - $87,000 per year DOE/Credentials.
Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates.
Pay Scale
- Unlicensed: $72,000 - $81,000 per year
- Professional Oregon Mental Health License: $81,000 - $87,000 per year
About the Program
The Guest House Crisis Stabilization Center is 10-bed, short-term, crisis residential program serving adults experiencing a mental health crisis.
The program offers individual private rooms for clients. The Guest House also offers community living spaces, a larger kitchen, and is conveniently located near PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center, University District, in Eugene.
ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
What You’ll Need
- Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) registration. Eligibility requires:
- Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
- MUST also meet OAR requirement for QMHP by having completed TWO (2) YEARS of post-graduate clinical experience in a mental health treatment setting
If not already registered as a QMHP through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), we will assist you in registering within the first week of employment.
Successful applicants MUST have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.
Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to frequently sit, talk, listen, and use hands and fingers. It may require the ability to occasionally walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable; as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 20 pounds.
We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.
About Us
ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We are more than a company. We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives.
We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve.
We value and honor the culture in our communities in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.
We invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status and people with disabilities.
Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (Full Time, Day)
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychosocial mental health assessments and develop treatment plans to address clients’ stabilization needs during a crisis. Provide training and clinical oversight to QMHA staff, and support clients’ transition planning and case coordination.
Requirements
Applicants must have a master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field, and meet Oregon QMHP eligibility requirements, including two years of post-graduate clinical experience in a mental health treatment setting. Candidates must be able to pass a DHS criminal background check; QMHP registration assistance is available if needed.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Residential Crisis Therapist - 5863 at ColumbiaCare Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,838 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
ColumbiaCare Services ranks #8 of 17 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 34% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,838 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$77k in purchasing power | Oregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Oregon | 130 active | 7,890 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 34% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| ColumbiaCare Services | #8 of 17 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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