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Base Behavioral Health is seeking a Marriage and Family Therapist who is ready to grow their clinical practice within a supportive, collaborative group practice environment.
We are looking for a therapist who feels confident and excited about expanding their work with children, families, and couples. This position includes the opportunity to provide school-based therapy one day per week at a private elementary school, working with elementary-aged students and their families.
The ideal candidate is motivated to build their caseload within the first 1–3 months, enjoys working as part of a team, and brings passion, clinical experience, and a desire to contribute to the growth of our practice.
At Base Behavioral Health, we want you to have the opportunity to make your clinical practice your own while enjoying the support, collaboration, and stability of a group practice. We believe you shouldn't have to choose between building a fulfilling career and having a healthy work-life balance.
Our Mission
Base Behavioral Health's purpose is to provide the highest quality co-occurring mental health and substance use counseling to individuals and families throughout the greater Portland area.
We are passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based, and culturally responsive care to our community. We recognize the importance of having skilled clinicians who are committed to serving individuals and families across different stages of life and navigating a variety of mental health and relational challenges.
We are excited to welcome a therapist who shares this passion, brings their own strengths and clinical interests to the team, and is eager to help us continue growing our vision and impact in the community.
Benefits:
Competitive Percentage Base Salary
Full-time- schedule 26+/week
Weekend opportunity
Opportunities to do group therapy
401(k) and Health Benefits
Training & Development Stipend
Weekly consultation and supervision offered
Fun and relaxed environment
Full scale billing, scheduling team
Bonus opportunities
Duties and Responsibilities as a Counselor Include:
Working with clients in person and/or virtually, diagnosing their mental health and/or substance use disorders and building treatment plans and coping strategies for the client to follow.
Perform initial evaluations of client needs and develop customized treatment plans.
Monitor client progress and modify their treatment plans as needed.
Coordinate with social and medical agencies, healthcare providers and community outreach programs to provide clients with needed services.
Must be Licensed or Associate status with Oregon boards.
Schedule will include at least one weekend day.
Experience:
2 Years counseling, social work, or other related fields of mental health and addiction therapy
Previous experience working with children and adolescents, families and/or couples.
Mental Health License or Associate in Oregon
Live in Oregon
Skills and Abilities
Ability to build rapport with clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Genuinely care about people and be able to connect with them
Evening and weekend availability
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and be dependable
Able to work independently
License Certification/Education
Oregon ONLY LPC, LCPC, LSW, LMFT or, PSYD, LCSW or Associate status
Master's required
CADC (Preferred)
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Beaverton, OR 97008
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Who's Hiring
- OptiMindHealth25
- LifeStance Health24
- BetterHelp21
- Rula20
- Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates11
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in marriage and family therapist jobs.
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or associate license in the state of employment
- Master's degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, or a closely related clinical field
- Experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy across the lifespan
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and billing
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, EFT, or structural family therapy
- Ability to maintain a full caseload while meeting documentation and compliance deadlines
Tips for Your Marriage And Family Therapist Job Search
Tailor your resume to licensure status
Many MFT postings filter candidates by licensure tier, so list your exact credential (AMFT, LMFT, LMFTA) prominently and name the state that issued it. Recruiters scanning dozens of applications stop at mismatches between posted requirements and unlabeled credentials.
Highlight your clinical hours breakdown
Employers want to know how your supervised hours split across modalities and populations, not just the total count. Break out individual, couple, and family sessions separately on your resume so hiring managers can match your experience to their caseload mix immediately.
Filter openings by required supervision status
Associate-level roles requiring onsite supervision differ structurally from fully licensed positions, and applying to the wrong tier wastes time on both sides. Read postings carefully for phrases like 'license eligible,' 'pre-licensed,' or 'independent licensure required' before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists marriage and family therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare case conceptualization examples for interviews
MFT interviews frequently ask you to walk through a case using a specific theoretical model like structural, narrative, or emotionally focused therapy. Prepare two or three anonymized examples that show your clinical reasoning from intake through treatment planning, not just the presenting problem.
Negotiate caseload size alongside salary
High caseloads drive burnout and affect the quality of your clinical work, so ask about average weekly sessions and documentation expectations during the offer stage. Employers who are transparent about caseload targets tend to have lower turnover and stronger supervision structures.
Marriage And Family Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most marriage and family therapists?
The companies hiring the most marriage and family therapists right now include OptiMindHealth, LifeStance Health, and BetterHelp, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community mental health organizations and telehealth providers tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many marriage and family therapist jobs are remote?
About 73% of marriage and family therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the expansion of telehealth delivery across the field. Remote opportunities are most concentrated in individual adult therapy and couples counseling, where synchronous video sessions replicate in-person formats most effectively, while child and family work more often requires in-person or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a marriage and family therapist?
You become a marriage and family therapist by earning a master's degree in marriage and family therapy or a closely related counseling field from a program accredited by COAMFTE or a regionally accredited institution. After graduating, you accumulate supervised clinical hours as a registered associate or intern under a licensed supervisor, then pass your state's required licensing exams, which typically include the MFT National Examination administered by AMFTRB.
Can you get hired as a marriage and family therapist with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire pre-licensed associates who are still accumulating supervised hours toward full licensure. Community mental health centers, federally qualified health centers, and group practices structured around associate supervision are the most common entry points. Emphasizing your practicum and internship populations, any specialty training in trauma or adolescent work, and your theoretical orientation helps you stand out against other associate-level candidates.
What does the marriage and family therapist interview process look like?
Most MFT interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on licensure status, availability, and general clinical background. A follow-up interview with a clinical director or lead therapist typically includes questions about your theoretical orientation, how you handle high-risk clients, and your approach to family systems dynamics. Some employers add a brief written case conceptualization or ask you to role-play an intake scenario before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to marriage and family therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to marriage and family therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your licensure status, preferred population, and work setting, then apply directly to each opening that fits your background and career goals.
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