Counselor Jobs in Oregon

Counselor jobs in Oregon are in steady demand, concentrated in community mental health centers, school districts, substance use treatment programs, and nonprofit social services, with openings at every level from entry-level case associate to licensed clinical supervisor. The heaviest hiring is in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, where employers such as Oregon Health and Science University, Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, and Lines for Life maintain consistent rosters. Behavioral health counseling, school counseling, and substance use disorder counseling are the specialties drawing the most consistent openings statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles46
Top employerProvidence
Top cityPortland, OR
Cities hiring22
Work type47% On-site
Top credentialCPR Certification

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Eastern Oregon University
Admission Counselor of Multicultural Recruitment
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Eastern Oregon University
New 10h ago
Admission Counselor of Multicultural Recruitment
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, Oregon
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$42k - $49k/yr
High school
501-1,000

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Providence
Patient Financial Counselor - Hematology/Oncology
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Providence
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Patient Financial Counselor - Hematology/Oncology
Providence
Portland, Oregon
Allied Health
Community & Nonprofit Services
Human Resources
Social Work & Counseling
$22.44 - $34.33/hr
10,000+

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Risewell Homes
Neighborhood Sales Counselor
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Risewell Homes
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Neighborhood Sales Counselor
Risewell Homes
Beaverton, Oregon
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
201-500

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Bilingual Hotline Counselor
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Bilingual Hotline Counselor
Postpartum Support International
Oregon
Allied Health
Community & Nonprofit Services
Human Resources
Social Work & Counseling
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in counseling

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Temporary, Part-Time Lorna Byrne Middle School - School Counselor (2026-2027)
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Temporary, Part-Time Lorna Byrne Middle School - School Counselor (2026-2027)
Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
Cave Junction, Oregon
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
$48k - $94k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Counselor Jobs by City in Oregon

Where Oregon roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Gresham
3 jobs
Beaverton
3 jobs
Salem
2 jobs
Eugene
2 jobs
Medford
2 jobs
Klamath Falls
2 jobs
Fossil
1 job
Astoria
1 job

Counselor Job Market in Oregon

A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Providence
Providence3 open roles
Central City Concern
Central City Concern3 open roles
Integral Youth Services
Integral Youth Services2 open roles

What Oregon Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in counselor jobs across Oregon.

  • Active Oregon license issued by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
  • Master's degree in counseling, clinical psychology, or a closely related field
  • Experience with evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT or motivational interviewing
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems
  • Ability to meet Oregon mandatory reporting requirements and maintain client confidentiality
  • Strong case management skills and experience coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams

Counselor Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a counselor in Oregon?

To become a licensed professional counselor in Oregon you must earn a master's degree in counseling or a related field, then apply to the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists for a Registered Intern credential while completing supervised clinical hours. After accumulating the required supervised experience, you sit for the National Counselor Examination and apply for full licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Oregon also offers the Licensed Professional Counselor Associate credential for candidates actively completing supervised hours.

Which companies hire counselors in Oregon?

Companies currently hiring counselors in Oregon include Providence, Central City Concern, and Integral Youth Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oregon's strong network of community mental health agencies, integrated health systems, and K-12 school districts means counselor openings are distributed across both major metros and smaller communities throughout the state.

Which Oregon cities have the most counselor jobs?

Portland, Oregon, and Gresham have the most counselor openings in Oregon. Portland leads because it hosts the largest concentration of community mental health agencies, hospital systems, and nonprofit providers in the state, while Salem and Eugene anchor significant school district and county behavioral health hiring that keeps openings consistent outside the metro.

Are there remote counselor jobs in Oregon?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because much counseling work involves in-person client contact. About 53% of counselor openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with telehealth counseling roles in outpatient mental health and employee assistance programs being the most likely to allow fully remote schedules.

How can I get hired as a counselor in Oregon with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a Registered Intern position while completing supervised hours under a licensed supervisor, which Oregon's licensure structure formally supports. Large community mental health organizations such as Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare and Yamhill County Behavioral Health regularly bring on registered interns and case manager associates. Adjacent roles like case aide, crisis line specialist, and peer support specialist at Oregon community health centers are common stepping stones, and holding a current Registered Intern credential with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists gives candidates a clear edge over unlicensed applicants.

Where can I find and apply to counselor jobs in Oregon?

You can find and apply to counselor jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings across community mental health, school districts, substance use treatment, and other settings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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