Elementary School Based Therapist (20 Hours/Week)

Counselor / TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$35k-$52k

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a part-time School Based Mental Health Therapist Therapist (20 hours/week) to provide therapeutic supports and care coordination to students and families within the school environment. This position will occasionally provide access or crisis coverage as needed and will provide services to Central Elementary School.

CHD WILL PAY UP TO $1,750 IN RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND UP TO $1,000 TOWARDS FIRST MONTH RENT!

Come work and play in one of the most scenic valleys in the United States. CHD is located at the eastern base of the Blue Mountains, one of Oregon's largest and oldest mountain ranges. Enjoy unlimited year-round outdoor recreation. Join us and be a part of team that makes a difference in the community we serve. CHD values work-life balance and offers flexible schedules and generous time-off.

The Requirements

  • Master's degree in a social sciences field required.*
  • Two years of relevant mental health experience.
  • State licensure or be willing to pursue licensure.

All Master level QMHP’s must be credentialed as a mental health investigator or willing to pursue credentialing.

Knowledge of practices, principles and philosophy of mental health treatment, including motivational interviewing, assessment, treatment plans and diagnoses, and crisis counseling.

  • Knowledge of computer basics.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass all criminal history check requirements and drug screenings.

*If masters degree has not been obtained, to be considered for this position you must be attending school and have at least 30 credits based on quarter completed, or 20 credits based on semester completed

The Benefits

Part-time position with attractive benefit pro-rated package that includes medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after orientation, Professional Development Plan, gym discounts, and more.

Paid time off includes 1 day of sick time accrued each month, 1 day of vacation time accrued each month (increases with years of service), 10 paid holidays each year, and one month paid renewal leave every 7 years! Qualified as a NHSC loan repayment site.

The Area

Tired of the rat race? La Grande, Oregon is a small town in Eastern Oregon that offers fresh air, a strong community presence, virtually no traffic, and lots of outdoor recreation in the surrounding Blue Mountains. Enjoy hiking, horseback and mountain bike trails, and ATV access at Mt. Emily Recreation Area, bird watching at Ladd Marsh, picnics along the Grande Ronde River, inland links style golf courses and more. Home of Eastern Oregon University.

To apply please visit our website chdinc.org. Cover Letter REQUIRED with application.

If you need assistance please call 541-962-8881 or email hr@chdinc.org.

The Center for Human Development, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with CHD depends solely on your qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide therapeutic support and care coordination to students and families within the school environment. They will also provide crisis coverage and access to services as needed at Central Elementary School.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a social sciences field and have at least two years of relevant mental health experience. Applicants must also possess a valid driver's license and be willing to pursue state licensure and credentialing.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Mental health therapyTreatment planningDiagnosisDocumentation

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 36% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $42k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$42k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Oregon138 active7,453 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 36% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentOregon counselor listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 32% offer loan repayment223 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,505 in the last 30 days1,349 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
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About Center for Human Development

Non-profit Organizations
La Grande, Oregon
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life/AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement
Professional Development Plan
Gym Discounts

Living in La Grande

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$317k
Typical market rent
$1,145/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
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.

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