Mental Health Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$59k-$83k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Salary Range: $59,150.50 - $82,810.70 Salary/yearJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesIf you are unable to complete this application due to a dis
  • ability, contact this employer at recruiting@options.org to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Options Counseling and Family Services, founded in 1991 in Florence, Oregon, has since expanded to serve fourteen counties in western Oregon. Headquartered in Eugene, we provide quality mental health and family preservation services to diverse communities. Committed to supporting health, safety, and empowerment.
  • ability, and life insurance; for a full list of all benefits, please view our website: https://options.org/careers/benefits. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they have every one of the qualifications as described. We are most interested in finding the best candidate and our hiring processes are centered on assessing candidates based on diverse experience. Please let us know if you have questions. Description/Qualifications

General Description: The Mental Health Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy to children, adults, and families. They may also provide case management and consultation with PCPs, schools, ODHS Child Welfare and Self Sufficiency programs, and other community partners. Clients are self-referred or referred through partnerships with local schools, primary care physicians, hospitals, or ODHS Child Welfare or Self Sufficiency. Options accepts both commercial insurance and Oregon Health Plan.

Required Qualifications

Masters or doctorate degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field. Must be able to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and be eligible for registration as an associate (Social Work Associate, Professional Counselor Associate, Marriage and Family Associate), a Psychology Resident or licensure in the State of Oregon. Knowledge and/or experience providing mental health services, including assessment and diagnosis, to children, families, and/or adults. Must be computer proficient. Must have respectful, open, accepting attitude toward clients and their families. Must be able to pass a ODHS background check.

Preferred Qualifications

  • vision of services from multiple agencies, including establishing service linkages, advocating for service needs, and obtaining entitlements based on mental or emotional dis
  • ability Work closely with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses to coordinate treatment Coordinate case activities with treatment team partners including, when applicable, ODHS/Child Welfare, primary care physicians, schools, and others Refer client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling as appropriate Make requests for authorization for services to the local Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) as required Coordinate with ODHS and the local CCO regarding referrals as directed 10% - Other duties Attend and participate in regular clinical super
  • vision (minimum of two times a month) and team meetings, as directed Remain current on relevant research and evidenced based practices Report suspected child abuse and neglect Maintain client confidentiality according to state guidelines Working Conditions: Extended periods of time sitting or standing at workstation updating client records, phone work, and therapy sessions Mobility and dexterity sufficient to assist clients and handle required job related functions and move about the facility Ability to manage clients who may use offensive language or challenging behaviors May be required to work afternoons or some evenings

Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy, along with case management services to children, adults, and families. They are responsible for conducting mental health assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining accurate client records in compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's or doctorate degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field and be eligible for registration as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in Oregon. Proficiency in computer use and the ability to pass a background check are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentIndividual therapyFamily therapyTreatment planningDSM-V diagnosisTelehealthCrisis interventionDocumentationClinical supervisionEvidence-based practiceFeedback informed treatmentRecord keeping softwareInterdisciplinary collaboration

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 24% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$422k
Typical market rent
$1,581/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.6
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About Options Counseling and Family Services

Mental Health Care
Eugene, Oregon
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Company-paid health/vision and dental
Long-term disability
Life insurance