Therapist – Children (License not required)
Listed compensation
$39.66-$49.46/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
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 Rural Health visit ohsu.edu
Overview
The therapist provides outpatient, in-school and after-school clinical services to youth. This position is co-located at our children’s outpatient center and with community partners in integrated settings such as medical offices, local schools, head start, and other child-serving agencies. Utilizes Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) in delivery of client services. Options provides on the job training and supervision for FIT.
Responsibilities
The individual will be responsible for providing services to children and adolescents, including assessment and treatment planning, as well as individual, family, and group therapy. This position also provides clinical direction to skills trainers and works cooperatively with school and community resources.
They also utilize appropriate evidence-based practices; as well, they submit timely documentation of services provided using Electronic Health Records and collaborative documentation. The candidate must also manage their time and caseload effectively.
Transports clients as appropriate to facilitate client-directed services and regularly travels between sites.
Qualifications
This position requires a Master's degree in a behavioral science, an understanding of co-occurring disorders, and related experience.
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 to be approved for driving rights. 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 regards 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
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $82k–$103k | Mental Health Therapy median $73k (middle half $63k–$85k)292 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$90k in purchasing power | Oregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Oregon | 135 active | 7,988 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 32% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Oregon Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 36% offer loan repayment222 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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