Associate Mental Health Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$67K–$91K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Associate clinicians who anticipate obtaining full licensure on or before July 1, 2027, are encouraged to apply. We'd love to support your transition to full licensure.

Brightways Counseling Group, with locations across Oregon, is seeking dedicated clinicians to join our team. Our compensation model is designed to reward your hard work and dedication, with pay directly linked to the number of clients you see.

Our clinicians find fulfillment in working with us due to our dedication to providing clients with exceptional service, our comprehensive benefits package, and our collaborative environment. Here, you’re empowered to utilize your time and expertise to make a meaningful difference in people's lives!

Our Mission

“In everything we do we believe in breaking down barriers and getting help to the community now.”

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • Master’s in social work, Professional Counseling, Family Therapy, or other qualified degree.
  • License in Oregon: LPCA, CSWA, AMFT

Licensure Timeline: We welcome applications from associate clinicians who can demonstrate a clear path to obtaining full licensure (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW) by **July 1, 2027, and are excited to support them along the way.

Experience

Providing behavioral health services using evidence-based practices to clients of all ages, welcoming therapists with expertise in working with any age group, from children to adults.

Position Details

  • Location: Onsite at our Eugene office
  • Position Type: Full-Time, W-2 Employee

Client Caseload: Full-Time clinicians are expected to complete 22 sessions per week, with 28 appointments scheduled weekly to naturally account for routine cancellations and reschedules. Earnings are determined by the number of completed sessions, allowing flexibility and control over your schedule and income.

Background Check Requirement

A background check will be performed on all hires, post offer. Employment is contingent upon passing this check.

Benefits and Compensation

Competitive Compensation: Compensation is based on billable services rendered. Brightways Clinicians make $67,158.00 to $90,558 per year (working 4 or 5 days per week). Your income is based on the number of completed sessions, give you flexibility and control over your schedule and earning potential.

Growth Opportunities: Associates who remain with Brightways through licensure, receive a pay and benefits increase upon licensure. Our licensed clinicians earn a range of $82,369-131,040 depending on schedule.

Supportive Environment: We provide a supportive and collaborative work environment to help you thrive in your career.

Flexible Schedule

Up to 4 weeks of Paid Time Off: All Clinicians receive up to 2 weeks of PTO upon hire. In addition, clinicians have the opportunity to earn up to 2 additional weeks of PTO annually through our productivity based PTO program.

Additional Benefits Include

Health Insurance- Employer contributions towards Medical, dental, and prescription insurance with acupuncture and chiropractic through Professional Benefits Services and dental/orthodontia coverage through Moda Health (available the 1st of the month following start date), HDHP w/ HSA.

  • FSA- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Supplemental Insurance- Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident and Hospital Insurance offered through Aflac.
  • Retirement/401(k)- Employer matching of up to 4% of pay for eligible employees after one year of service.
  • Optional Licensure Supervision Stipend - Brightways offers a monthly stipend of $150 for outsourced licensure supervision.
  • Employee Appreciation- Annual events, team quarterly socials, work anniversary gifts and more!

Get to Know Us Better

brightwayscounseling.com

  • Brightways Summer Solstice
  • Brightways - Whole Person Care

Brightways is an award-winning private practice group striving to break down barriers between behavioral health and primary care. At the same time, we are perfecting group practice by striking the right balance between autonomy, security, and collaboration. Our goal is for you to say this is the best job you have ever had! We are looking for someone who can act as a brand ambassador, consistently representing the company and its leadership positively and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health services to clients of all ages using evidence-based practices, completing an expected 22 sessions per week. Represent Brightways professionally while contributing to a collaborative practice focused on accessible, high-quality care.

Requirements

Requires a master's degree in social work, professional counseling, family therapy, or another qualifying field, along with an Oregon associate license (LPCA, CSWA, or AMFT). Applicants must have a clear path to full licensure as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW by July 1, 2027, and experience providing evidence-based behavioral health services.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Mental Health TherapyClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningClient CounselingWorking With ChildrenWorking With AdultsProfessional CommunicationClient CareBrand Representation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Mental Health Therapist at Brightways Counseling Group a 6.1 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 7,846 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Brightways Counseling Group ranks #1 of 20 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 28% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,846 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$67k–$91kMental Health Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$117k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$76k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Oregon148 active7,874 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 28% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOregon Counselor listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 32% offer loan repayment239 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,570 in the last 30 days1,547 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Brightways Counseling Group#1 of 20 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,846 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Counselor Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 23 employers
7
<$90k
11
$90k-110k
11
$110k-130k
6
$130k-150k
1
$155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
CME allowance
36%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,846 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Brightways Counseling Group

Mental Health Care
Redmond, OR
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
FSA
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Accident and Hospital Insurance
401k with up to 4% match

Living in Eugene

Rent affordability

32% of gross pay

Market rent compared with this listing’s advertised pay.

Purchasing power

$66,121–$89,160/yr

At national-average prices · Before taxes

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$459k≈ 6.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,795/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.6
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 · Eugene-Springfield, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use the advertised annual pay range’s lower bound, before taxes. Regional prices are not a personal budget.

Peer group: counselor · mental health therapy · Full-time · hours not stated · Pay composition not stated. National listings with usable annual USD pay and local data, posted within 180 days of the 2026-10-22 snapshot. Rankings use lower pay bounds; higher percentiles mean more favorable comparisons. Only the same rent observation month is compared.

Ratings need at least 30 other listings, five employers and three locations; no employer may contribute over 35%. Strong: top quarter; Typical: middle half; Weaker: bottom quarter. Missing ratings mean insufficient comparable data, not a poor offer. These are offer comparisons, not city grades.