Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Mental Health Therapist.

Guillaume Counseling Services, P.C.

Portland, Oregon – Hybrid (In-Person and Remote), Part-Time and Full-Time Opportunities, $35–$62 per Hour.

Position Overview:

Guillaume Counseling Services, P.C. is seeking Board-Registered Associate and Licensed Mental Health Therapists to provide compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based outpatient mental health care at our Portland, Oregon practice.

Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) positions are anticipated to become available beginning in 2027. Qualified applicants interested in future QMHP opportunities are also encouraged to apply.

Bilingual clinicians fluent in Spanish or Haitian Creole are strongly encouraged to apply. We also welcome culturally specific clinicians with lived experience and demonstrated understanding of Black/African American communities. Additional compensation is available for qualifying bilingual and culturally specific clinicians.

Our practice primarily serves Oregon Health Plan (OHP/Medicaid) members, including children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing mild to low-severe mental health conditions.

This is an hourly W-2 position offering a hybrid work arrangement that includes both in-person services at our Portland office and remote telehealth services . Clinicians must be able to travel to our Portland office to provide in-person care as scheduled. This is not a fully remote position.

Clinicians begin part-time, with opportunities to transition to full-time employment. Those seeking full-time hours should anticipate approximately 6–9 months to build their caseload , depending on referrals and service demand.

Schedule and Work Arrangement: Clinicians establish their preferred work schedules based on their availability, professional goals, client needs, and organizational requirements.

• Work Location: Portland, Oregon — Hybrid (In-Person and Remote).
• In-Person Requirement: Must be able to travel to our Portland office to provide in-person clinical services as scheduled.
• Minimum Availability: 20 hours per week.
• Part-Time: 20–29 hours per week, approximately 15–24 client sessions.
• Full-Time: 30–40 hours per week, approximately 25–33 client sessions.
• Monday–Friday Appointments: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
• Saturday Appointments: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Additional paid time is allocated for documentation, supervision, meetings, and assigned administrative responsibilities.

Daytime Availability:

Clinicians must have the flexibility to attend scheduled individual or group supervision, consultation, team meetings, and training as needed between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday–Friday . Attendance is required only for scheduled activities, and all required time is compensated.

Compensation and Earning Potential:

Clinicians choose their preferred weekly work hours and earning goals, whether 20, 25, 29, 30, 35, or 40 hours per week, subject to caseload availability and organizational needs.

Board-Registered Associate Therapists.

Standard: $43/hour:

• Annual equivalent: $44,720 (20 hrs/week) – $89,440 (40 hrs/week).

Culturally Specific: $45/hour:

• Annual equivalent: $46,800 (20 hrs/week) – $93,600 (40 hrs/week).

Bilingual: $47/hour:

• Annual equivalent: $48,880 (20 hrs/week) – $97,760 (40 hrs/week).

Licensed Mental Health Therapists.

Standard: $50–$58/hour:

• Annual equivalent: $52,000–$60,320 (20 hrs/week) to $104,000–$120,640 (40 hrs/week).

Culturally Specific: $52–$60/hour:

• Annual equivalent: $54,080–$62,400 (20 hrs/week) to $108,160–$124,800 (40 hrs/week).

Bilingual: $54–$62/hour:

• Annual equivalent: $56,160–$64,480 (20 hrs/week) to $112,320–$128,960 (40 hrs/week).

Licensed clinician rates are determined by years of independent licensure and applicable qualifications.

Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs) – Positions Anticipated Beginning in 2027.

Standard: $35/hour:

• Annual equivalent: $36,400 (20 hrs/week) – $72,800 (40 hrs/week).

Culturally Specific: $37/hour.

• Annual equivalent: $38,480 (20 hrs/week) – $76,960 (40 hrs/week).

Bilingual: $39/hour:

• Annual equivalent: $40,560 (20 hrs/week) – $81,120 (40 hrs/week).

QMHP positions are anticipated to become available beginning in 2027, subject to organizational needs and program development.

All hours worked are paid , including clinical services, documentation, supervision, meetings, and assigned administrative duties.

Annual equivalents are estimates based on 52 weeks at the stated hourly rates. Actual earnings depend on hours worked, caseload development, and service demand. Full-time hours and projected earnings are not guaranteed.

Benefits and Professional Support:

• W-2 employment with competitive hourly compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• Paid sick leave in accordance with Oregon requirements.
• Retirement savings options through OregonSaves and 401(k), subject to eligibility.
• Professional liability insurance coverage.
• Flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional advancement.
• Structured onboarding and paid training.
• Clinical supervision and consultation appropriate to the clinician's credentials and applicable requirements.
• Administrative support for billing and credentialing.
• AI-assisted tools to support clinical documentation.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must qualify under one of the following three options .

Option 1: Board-Registered Associate Therapist:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current Oregon registration as a Professional Counselor Associate, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, or Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA).
• Eligibility to provide clinical services under appropriate supervision and applicable Oregon requirements.

Option 2: Licensed Mental Health Therapist:

• Master's degree or higher in an appropriate behavioral health discipline.
• Active, unrestricted Oregon license as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• Ability to independently assess, diagnose, and provide outpatient psychotherapy.

Option 3: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) – Future Opportunities Beginning in 2027.

• Master's degree in a qualifying behavioral health field.
• Meets applicable Oregon QMHP qualification requirements.
• Eligibility to provide assigned mental health services under appropriate clinical supervision and organizational policies.

Preferred Cultural and Language Qualifications.

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Bilingual proficiency in Haitian Creole and English.
• Lived experience and demonstrated cultural knowledge relevant to serving Black/African American communities.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of bilingual or culturally specific qualifications.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience serving Medicaid/OHP populations.
• Experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, or families.
• Experience or training in trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with electronic health records and telehealth platforms.
• Ability to travel to our Portland office and provide in-person services as part of a hybrid clinical schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Services: Provide compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed mental health services within professional scope, credentials, and applicable supervision requirements.
• Assessment and Treatment Planning: Conduct clinical assessments, establish diagnoses when authorized, and develop individualized treatment plans within professional scope.
• Care Coordination: Provide appropriate case management, care coordination, and community referrals.
• Clinical Documentation: Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Clinical Supervision and Collaboration: Participate in required supervision, consultation, training, and team meetings.
• Compliance and Professional Standards: Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams while maintaining compliance with Oregon regulations, HIPAA, ethical standards, and organizational policies.

Apply Today:

We welcome qualified Board-Registered Associate and Licensed Mental Health Therapists who are passionate about providing high-quality mental health services to diverse individuals and families in the Portland area.

QMHP applicants interested in positions beginning in 2027 are also encouraged to apply.

Bilingual Spanish-English and Haitian Creole-English clinicians, as well as culturally specific clinicians, are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit both a resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications, relevant clinical experience, language proficiency (if applicable), and interest in joining our team.

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Guillaume Counseling Services, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration in accordance with applicable employment laws.