Mental Health Therapist

We're hiring in our E. Burnside office and new office in Portland's Mill Park neighborhood!

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 : LPC, LCSW, LMFT.
• 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 : Hybrid -Work from our E. Burnside or Mill Park Offices while having the flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week.
• Position Type : Full-Time, W-2 Employee.
• Client Caseload : Full-Time is defined as a 28-client caseload per week, typically consisting of 28 one-hour sessions. This is the minimum expectation for full-time status. You're welcome to see more clients if that aligns with your personal and professional goals.

Background Check Requirement

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

What We Offer

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: Compensation is based on billable services rendered. Earning potential is based upon clinicians who work for us. Brightways clinicians make from $76,032 to $120,960 per year (working 4 or 5 days per week). Income depends on your ability to engage with clients and the clients desire to continue to see you as their therapist as well as how many clients you schedule in your calendar. Your earning potential is up to you.
• Up to 4 weeks of Paid Time Off: All Clinicians receive 2 weeks of PTO upon hire . In addition, clinicians have the opportunity to earn up to 2 additional weeks of PTO through out the year . For each week a clincian sees 25 clients, they earn additional PTO towards those extra two weeks. Clinicians can earn additional PTO during any week they reach 25 client sessions.
• Supportive Environment : We provide a supportive and collaborative work environment designed to help you thrive in your career. In addition, we offer consultation support, giving you the opportunity to connect individually or in groups with our therapy consultants to maximize your growth, collaboration, and success.

• Flexible Schedule : We support work-life balance and give you the autonomy to design a schedule that works for you.
• Work Life Balance : A four-day workweek is absolutely an option - it's up to you whether to see clients over four or five days.
• CEU Support: Access to CE4Less, an online continuing education platform approved for mental health professionals. Provides unlimited access to accredited courses to help maintain your licensure.

Additional Benefits Include

• Health Insurance - Employer contributions toward medical, dental and prescription insurance, including acupuncture, chiropractic care, and massage through Professional Benefits Services, with dental coverage through Delta Dental. Coverage starts the 1st of the month following your start date. HDHP with HSA available.
• FSA - Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Supplemental Insurance - Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident and Hospital Insurance offered through Aflac.
• *Applies to E. Burnside Office (Mill Park not currently eligible): Student Loan Repayment Program - As a certified site, you may be eligible for the loan repayment program with HRSA to help pay-off your student loans.
• Retirement/401(k) - Employer matching of up to 4% of pay for eligible employees after one year of service.
• Employee Appreciation - Annual events, team socials, work anniversary gifts and more!

Get to know us better:


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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.