Therapist –Kolpia Counseling in Ashland (License not required)

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$39.66-$49.46/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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Job Description

Annual equivalent of $82,492 to $102,876 (prorated by FTE).

If licensed in Oregon (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) this position would include a $3.00/hr license differential that is equivalent to an additional $6,240 per year (prorated by FTE).

Attention Candidates: Please upload both your resume and a cover letter.

Benefits Include

  • Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more.
  • Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus, 11 paid holidays annually.
  • Clinical supervision and training provided along with continuing education opportunities.
  • Bilingual skills a plus; Options pays a premium for employees who can conduct business in Spanish and provide certification of a language proficiency test approved by the Oregon Health Authority that meets a proficiency level of “Intermediate High” or “Low Intermediate+” depending on the testing site.
  • This position may be eligible for relocation reimbursement, as well as professional development and support for licensure.
  • Position may be eligible for loan repayment programs for National Health Service Corps visit- nhsc.hrsa.gov or for Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment visit- oregon.gov

Schedule: Monday- Friday- 4- tens or 5-eights with one day per week until 7pm

Overview

Kolpia Counseling’s is situated in beautiful Ashland, Oregon. We provide mental health and substance use counseling, and we are a state certified Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) service provider. Kolpia takes an integrative approach to treatment, offering individual, group, and family therapy.

In addition to evidence-based talk therapy, we integrate a variety of modalities, information, and practices such as EMDR, art therapy, expressive arts therapy, mindfulness, and more.

Whether pursuing licensure or already licensed, we will provide you with clinical supervision that maintains a focus on evidence-based practices and a deepening understanding of the therapeutic models.

Kolpia’s program is part of the non-profit organization, Options for Southern Oregon, so you’ll enjoy the experience of working within a small intimate team while also benefitting from the support of an established and respected behavioral health center.

Responsibilities

Therapist provides screenings, assessments and treatment planning. Develops individual treatment plans in conjunction with the client and other individuals as indicated. Provides therapy and coordination of services. Therapist works with adults and youth ages 12+. Utilizes appropriate evidence-based practices.

Submits timely documentation of services provided using Electronic Health Records and collaborative documentation. Manages time and caseload effectively. Uses Feedback Informed Treatment to support the client in achieving their goals.

Qualifications

This position requires a Master's degree in a behavioral science, an understanding of co-occurring disorders, and related experience.

Experience with substance abuse treatment for dually diagnosed clients preferred. Must register as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - CADC-R - within 30 days of hire. We provide support in obtaining your CADC credential.

Preferred: CADC I or II

And

Must be a QMHP on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry.

OR

Meet eligibility qualifications to register with MHACBO (please visit mhacbo.org for more information)

OR

Must be registered as a licensure intern with the State of Oregon or be licensed in Oregon as an LMFT, LCSW, LPC or clinical Psychologist.

In order to avoid potential conflict of interest, applicants for this position cannot have received services from Options for Southern Oregon within the last 12 months.

Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred.

Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.

Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health counselingIndividual therapyGroup therapyCase managementCrisis intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist –Kolpia Counseling in Ashland (License not required) at Options for Southern Oregon a 6.3 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 7,870 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,870 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$90k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Oregon120 active7,870 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 30% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentOregon Counselor listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 36% offer loan repayment210 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+1.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,870 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • No weekends
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About Options for Southern Oregon

Mental Health Care
Grants Pass, Oregon
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Family medical, dental, long-term disability
403(b) plan with 6% match
Generous PTO (up to 208 hours/year)
11 paid holidays
Clinical supervision and training
Continuing education opportunities
Relocation reimbursement
Loan repayment program eligibility

Living in Ashland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$562k
Typical market rent
$2,181/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Medford, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.