Associate Mental Health Therapist

Brightways Counseling Group • Portland, OR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Brightways Counseling Group is seeking an Associate Mental Health Therapist to provide behavioral health services at its Portland office. The role is for an onsite, full-time W-2 employee. Clinicians are expected to complete 22 sessions per week, with 28 appointments scheduled weekly to accommodate routine cancellations and rescheduling. Compensation is based on completed billable sessions, giving clinicians flexibility and control over their schedules and earnings. Associates who remain with Brightways through full licensure receive an increase in pay and benefits. The organization describes its environment as supportive, collaborative, and focused on balancing autonomy, security, and collaboration. Employees are expected to act as brand ambassadors and represent the company and its leadership positively and professionally.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, professional counseling, family therapy, or another qualified degree.
• Oregon associate license: LPCA, CSWA, or AMFT.
• Demonstrate a clear path to obtaining full licensure (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW) by July 1, 2027.
• Experience providing behavioral health services using evidence-based practices.
• A post-offer background check must be passed for employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services using evidence-based practices to clients of all ages.
• Complete an expected 22 client sessions per week, with 28 appointments scheduled weekly.
• Represent Brightways Counseling Group and its leadership positively and professionally as a brand ambassador.

Benefits

• Employer contributions toward medical, dental, and prescription insurance, including acupuncture and chiropractic coverage; dental and orthodontia coverage through Moda Health; HDHP with HSA.
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, accident insurance, and hospital insurance offered through Aflac.
• 401(k) employer matching of up to 4% of pay for eligible employees after one year of service.
• Optional monthly stipend of $150 for outsourced licensure supervision.
• Up to four weeks of paid time off: up to two weeks upon hire, with the opportunity to earn up to two additional weeks annually through a productivity-based PTO program.
• Annual employee appreciation events, quarterly team socials, and work anniversary gifts.
• Pay and benefits increase upon full licensure for associates who remain with Brightways through licensure.
• Flexible schedule and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level