Confidential Employer logo
Confidential Employer
Milwaukie, Oregon

Residential Treatment Therapist - 5866

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72k-$78k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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

Posted 29m ago · Verified live

Job Description

APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD!

Enjoy Our Many Benefits and Incentives Including

  • Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • 100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match
  • Holiday Pay (9)
  • Paid Time Off for Mental Health
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
  • Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program

For more details about our benefits, visit our website!

About the Position

We are looking for a Residential Treatment Therapist to join our team for our Multnomah County Region. The Residential Treatment Therapist will serve as a role model through the provision of recovery-oriented interventions to promote and nurture a healthy treatment culture.

In collaboration with the Clinical Manager and Residential Therapist, they will provide individual and group treatment services such as, but not limited to, skills training, activity therapy, group therapy, and case management as indicated in the treatment plan.

The Residential Treatment Therapist will develop the competency necessary to perform comprehensive mental health assessments, including diagnosis and mental status exam.

They will also develop treatment plans which center individuals' stated goals, address needs identified in the assessment, and prescribe appropriate interventions. The Residential Treatment Therapist will document treatment interventions provided, including rationale for services and progress towards intended outcome.

They will also complete all documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, and individual service notes in a timely fashion in adherence with Federal standards.

ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (Full Time, Day). This position requires flexibility in schedule based on regional need.

What You’ll Make

$6,000 - $6,500 per month DOE/Credentials.

Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates.

What You’ll Need

  • Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) registration. Eligibility requires:
  • Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
  • Unlicensed Therapists MUST be actively seeking or willing to obtain licensure.

If not already registered as a QMHP through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), we will assist you in registering within the first week of employment.

Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must provide a valid driver's license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record, and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to frequently sit, talk, listen, and use hands and fingers. It may require the ability to occasionally walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable; as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 20 pounds.

We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.

About Us

ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We are more than a company. We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives.

We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve.

We value and honor the culture in our communities in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.

We invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status and people with disabilities.

Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (Full Time, Day)

Key Responsibilities

The Residential Treatment Therapist provides individual and group treatment services, including skills training and case management, to support a healthy treatment culture. They are responsible for conducting mental health assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field and be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) registration. The role requires a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and the ability to pass a criminal background check.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionClinical assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Residential Treatment Therapist - 5866 at Confidential Employer a 6.4 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 7,942 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, 62% are remote, 34% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k 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
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,942 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$72k–$78kMental Health Therapy median $95k (middle half $85k–$118k)214 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$73k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Oregon135 active7,993 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 62% remote · 34% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentOregon Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 36% offer loan repayment222 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,942 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.

Top Counselor Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 19 employers
9
<$85k
9
$85k-100k
3
$100k-115k
14
$115k-130k
1
$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
21% this job
CME allowance
21%
PSLF eligible
18% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

LifeStance Health · West Linn, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW/LPCC/LMFT

LifeStance Health · Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

$74k-$126k
#3

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

$92k-$125k
#4

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LMHC, LCSW)

$115k-$120k
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Benefits & Perks

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
Flexible Spending Account
Generous Paid Time Off
Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
Professional development and training opportunities
100% Vested Retirement Plan with up to 6% Match
Holiday Pay (9)
Paid Time Off for Mental Health

Living in Milwaukie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$498k≈ 6.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,809/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
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 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.