Intake Therapist - Outpatient - Portland or Salem
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Job Description
About the Role
Join UHS as a Intake Therapist – Outpatient, Loan Repayment in United States. Responsibilities Cedar Hills Hospital and Branches Portland & Salem welcome the opportunity for an Intake Therapist to join our team. This position can be based out of our outpatient centers in either Salem or Portland, OR.
Key Responsibilities
- Cedar Hills Hospital and Branches Portland & Salem welcome the opportunity for an Intake Therapist to join our team.
- This position can be based out of our outpatient centers in either Salem or Portland, OR.
- The Intake Therapist performs initial screenings or assessments to evaluate potential patients for appropriateness for the PHP or IOP level of care.
- They complete treatment plans for all patients admitting into the outpatient program.
Requirements
- 2 years preferred
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UHS in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Intake Therapist - Outpatient - Portland or Salem at UHS a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Mental Health Therapy position at UHS is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Portland, Oregon.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Initial Screenings, Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Risk Factor Evaluation, Substance Use Evaluation, PHP Level of Care, IOP Level of Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Intake Therapist performs initial screenings and assessments to determine patient appropriateness for PHP or IOP levels of care at outpatient centers. They are also responsible for completing treatment plans for all patients admitted into the outpatient program after evaluation for risk factors ...
Benefits package: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k with 3% match, Above-market PTO, Shift differentials, On-call pay, Employee stock options, Tuition reimbursement, Student loan repayment up to $52,500. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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