Prevention Specialist/Child-Family Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Join Trillium Family Services - Make a Difference in Young Lives and Families

$2,000 Hiring Bonus (Terms and Conditions Apply)

Prevention Specialist/ Child & Family Therapist

Location: Portland-Centennial School District
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week - School Based Schedule - 9am to 5pm - No Weekends
Salary: (Unlicensed): $58,000 – $63,800 starting, (Licensed): $62,640 – $68,904 starting

Are you mission-driven, passionate about supporting children and families, and looking for meaningful work with room to grow? Join our team as a Prevention Specialist/ Child & Family Therapist  and help strengthen the health and well-being of youth across the Portland Public School District.

Position Overview

This unique dual-role position blends school-based prevention services with clinical work. You will provide therapeutic care to children, youth, and families while also supporting schools in building healthy, resilient environments.

What You’ll Do As a Prevention Specialist:

• Deliver school presentations and prevention programming that promote healthy behaviors, positive school climate, and early intervention.

• Partner with school personnel and community groups to support youth well-being and resilience.

As a Child & Family Therapist:

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based, culturally responsive practices.

• Support children, caregivers, schools, and community partners to foster emotional and behavioral wellness.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for a caseload of approximately 20–30 clients .

• Document services and maintain clinical records in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.

What We’re Looking For

You are someone who:

• Has a master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, or a related field.

• Is eligible for Oregon licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist) or currently licensed.

• Has experience working effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

• Thrives in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.

• Takes pride in supporting colleagues, clients, and community partners.

• Values professional development and would benefit from free clinical supervision toward licensure.

Preferred (not required)

• Bi-lingual
• Experience running groups and/or prevention work
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a clinical setting

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time 40 hours per week schedule.

• Agency-paid benefits for the employee.

• 6% retirement contribution paid by the agency.

• Competitive salary with a clear advancement pathway from unlicensed to licensed roles.

• Free clinical supervision to support your professional licensing journey.

• Opportunities to work creatively across clinical and school-based settings.

• A supportive team environment dedicated to equity, compassion, and high-quality care.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families—and grow your career along the way—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build healthier communities!

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families—and grow your career along the way—we’d love to hear from you.

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Create a meaningful impact in the lives of others! Your journey to making a difference with Trillium Family Services starts now!

Pay Equity: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined by the Oregon Equal Pay Law, which will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

For physical demands of position , including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, contact the HR department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

Consideration of candidates is ongoing , and position may close after 3 business days of posted opportunity.

Please contact the Human Resources Department if you need accommodation to review the information and/or complete the application process.

Trillium Family Services is a drug-free workplace . All final applicants will be subject to a criminal record identification check pursuant to ORS 181.536.727.537 and agency policy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and support culturally linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce.