Associate Mental Health Therapist

Associate clinicians who anticipate obtaining full licensure on or before July 1, 2027, are encouraged to apply. We'd love to support your transition to full licensure.

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: LPCA, CSWA, AMFT
• Licensure Timeline: We welcome applications from associate clinicians who can demonstrate a clear path to obtaining full licensure (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW) by **July 1, 2027 , and are excited to support them along the way.
• 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 : Onsite at our Portland  office
• Position Type : Full-Time, W-2 Employee
• Client Caseload : Full-Time clinicians are expected to complete 22 sessions per week, with 28 appointments scheduled weekly to naturally account for routine cancellations and reschedules. Earnings are determined by the number of completed sessions, allowing flexibility and control over your schedule and income.

Background Check Requirement

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

What We Offer Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation : Compensation is based on billable services rendered. Brightways Clinicians make $67,158.00 to $90,558per year (working 4 or 5 days per week). Your income is based on the number of completed sessions, give you flexibility and control over your schedule and earning potential.
• Growth Opportunities : Associates who remain with Brightways through licensure, receive a pay and benefits increase upon licensure. Our licensed clinicians earn a range of $82,368 to $131,040 , depending on schedule.
• Supportive Environment : We provide a supportive and collaborative work environment to help you thrive in your career.
• Flexible Schedule
• Work Life Balance
• Up to 4 weeks of Paid Time Off: All Clinicians receive up to 2 weeks of PTO upon hire . In addition, clinicians have the opportunity to earn up to 2 additional weeks of PTO annually through our productivity based PTO program.

Additional Benefits Include

• Health Insurance-  Employer contributions towards Medical, dental, and prescription insurance with acupuncture and chiropractic through Professional Benefits Services and dental/orthodontia coverage through Moda Health (available the 1st of the month following start date), HDHP w/ HSA.
• FSA-Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Supplemental Insurance-  Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident and Hospital Insurance offered through Aflac.
• Retirement/401(k)- Employer matching of up to 4% of pay for eligible employees after one year of service.
• Optional Licensure Supervision Stipend - Brightways offers a monthly stipend of $150 for outsourced licensure supervision.
• Employee Appreciation-  Annual events, team quarterly socials, work anniversary gifts and more!

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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.