Mental Health Therapist – Bilingual/Culturally Specific

Guillaume Counseling Services•Portland, OR

About The Position

Guillaume Counseling Services, P.C. is seeking Board-Registered Associate and Licensed Mental Health Therapists to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, evidence-based outpatient mental health care throughout Oregon. The practice primarily serves Oregon Health Plan (OHP/Medicaid) members, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing mild to low-severe mental health conditions. Applicants must qualify as either a Board-Registered Associate Therapist or a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and meet at least one stated cultural or language qualification: bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, bilingual proficiency in Haitian Creole and English, or lived experience and demonstrated cultural knowledge relevant to serving Black/African American communities. This hourly W-2 position begins part-time, with opportunities to transition to full-time employment. Clinicians must be available at least 20 hours per week and choose their preferred work schedule in consideration of availability, professional goals, client needs, and organizational requirements. Part-time schedules are 20–29 hours per week, approximately 15–24 client sessions; full-time schedules are 30–40 hours per week, approximately 25–33 client sessions. Building a caseload sufficient for full-time hours may take approximately 6–9 months, depending on referrals and service demand; full-time hours and projected earnings are not guaranteed. Appointments are available Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Work opportunities are hybrid, in-person, and remote. Clinicians must be flexible to attend scheduled individual or group supervision, consultation, team meetings, and training between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday–Friday. Only scheduled activities require attendance, and required time is compensated. All hours worked are paid, including clinical services, documentation, supervision, meetings, and assigned administrative duties. Hourly rates vary by role and qualifications. Board-Registered Associate Therapists are paid $45/hour for culturally specific qualifications or $47/hour for bilingual qualifications. Licensed Mental Health Therapists are paid $52–$60/hour for culturally specific qualifications or $54–$62/hour for bilingual qualifications; licensed clinician rates depend on years of independent licensure and applicable qualifications. The posting provides annualized earnings estimates based on 52 weeks at the stated rates and selected weekly hours; actual earnings depend on hours worked, caseload development, and service demand. The position offers medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees, paid sick leave in accordance with Oregon requirements, OregonSaves and 401(k) retirement savings options, professional liability insurance, flexible scheduling, professional advancement opportunities, structured onboarding and paid training, weekly individual and group clinical supervision for board-registered associates, administrative support for billing and credentialing, and AI-assisted tools to support clinical documentation.

Requirements

Meet the qualifications for either a Board-Registered Associate Therapist or a Licensed Mental Health Therapist.
For the associate pathway: hold a master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field; have current Oregon registration as a Professional Counselor Associate, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, or Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA); and be eligible to provide clinical services under appropriate supervision and applicable Oregon requirements.
For the licensed pathway: hold a master's degree or higher in an appropriate behavioral health discipline; have an active, unrestricted Oregon license as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW; and be able to independently assess, diagnose, and provide outpatient psychotherapy.
Meet at least one cultural or language qualification: bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English; bilingual proficiency in Haitian Creole and English; or lived experience and demonstrated cultural knowledge relevant to serving Black/African American communities.
Have experience serving Medicaid/OHP populations.
Have experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, or families.
Have experience or training in trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment approaches.
Have strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
Have experience with electronic health records and telehealth platforms.
Be available for a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Have flexibility to attend scheduled supervision, consultation, team meetings, and training between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

Provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed individual, couples, and family therapy within professional scope.
Conduct clinical assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans.
Provide appropriate case management, care coordination, and community referrals.
Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation.
Participate in required supervision, consultation, training, and team meetings.
Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams while complying with Oregon regulations, HIPAA, and organizational policies.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
Paid sick leave in accordance with Oregon requirements.
Retirement savings options through OregonSaves and a 401(k).
Professional liability insurance coverage.
Flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional advancement.
Structured onboarding and paid training.
Weekly individual and group clinical supervision for board-registered associates.
Administrative support for billing and credentialing.
AI-assisted tools to support clinical documentation.
All hours worked are compensated, including clinical services, documentation, supervision, meetings, and assigned administrative duties.