Associate Mental Health Therapist

Our Mission

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 is defined as a 25-client caseload per week, typically consisting of 25 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. 

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

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation : Compensation is based on billable services rendered. Earning potential is based upon clinicians who work for us. Brightways associates make from $67,158.00 to $84,708.00 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. 
• Growth Opportunities : Associates who remain with Brightways through licensure, receive a pay and benefits increase upon licensure. Our licensed clinicians earn a range of $76,032 to $120,960 , 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
• (2) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) 

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!