Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Oregon
Mental Health Therapist jobs in Oregon concentrate in community behavioral health centers, integrated care systems, and school-based and outpatient settings, with strong and sustained demand from the state's ongoing behavioral health workforce expansion. Portland, Eugene, and Salem drive the largest share of openings, where established employers such as Oregon Health and Science University, Legacy Health, and Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare maintain active hiring pipelines. The most in-demand specialties include substance use disorder counseling, trauma-focused therapy, and child and adolescent mental health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Bilingual Mental Health Therapist in Oregon (Hybrid)Position: Spanish/Bilingual (REQUIRED) Mental Health Therapist (Counseling).You will need to have or obtain a Pre-License (Associate) or be Licensed in Oregon by the Relevant Board, and reside in Oregon. This is a Hybrid position.Barcelona Counseling (https://www.barcelonacounseling.org/) is a small practice Certified by the State of Oregon (Certificate of Approval, COA), that strives to provide quality mental health services to the community, including the Latinx and Hispanic community by prioritizing the needs of the clients and the well-being of the therapists. For that reason, Mental Health Therapists focus on their clients' treatment only. We are contracted with Care Oregon, Yamhill Medicaid, Trillium, OHP Plus, Pacific Source Commercial , Aetna, Moda, Kaiser, BCBS/Regence, Providence, First Choice, Cigna, etc.Job Summary & Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical counseling services to clients (children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples).
- Conduct assessments, treatment planning, and care coordination of your caseload.
- Adhere to all laws, rules, regulations, and codes of ethics that are binding upon or applicable to the services performed.
- Engage in team communication and requests including responding promptly to team members.
- Participate in peer review, clinical consultation, and training opportunities.
- Engage in clinical supervision each month in compliance with the Board’s requirements.
- Daily completion of written client records including, but not limited to intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans, termination notes, and other forms of documentation.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must hold a Master's or Doctoral-level degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology.
- Candidates must be pre-licensed registered associates with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT) or clinical social work associates with the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers.
- Candidates must be able to practice in the State of Oregon without restrictions.
- Pre-licensed registered associates must be in good standing with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists or the Board of Licensed Social Workers.
- Applicants are required to pass a criminal background check.
- Candidates are required to have computer skills and the ability to learn and utilize electronic health record software.
- Candidates need to be willing to panel with health insurance carriers.
Preferred Applicant Experience & Skills:
- 1+ years of experience providing mental health services with direct client contact hours counseling individuals, and families.
- Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of family and child therapy and experience providing services to child, adolescent, and family therapy clients.
- Training and experience with EMDR Therapy are highly desired, or willing to be trained (paid by Barcelona Counseling).
- Experience with youth working with Play Therapy or Art Therapy preferred.
- Bilingual/Bicultural in Spanish is Required.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Guaranteed Minimum Income for Clinicians on the Flat Rate Compensation Model.
- Flexibility as able in determining employee schedule, some evening or either Saturdays availability requested.
- Paid for Admin time (clinical Documentation).
- We pay for your credentialing with insurances.
- 100% paid medical, visual, and dental insurance.
- 40h of paid sick time.
- 80h of paid vacation time for full-time. One day of work is 5h so your PTO and Sick Days are 24 days a year off.
- 6 Paid Holidays of your choice additional to the PTO.
- 401k Retirement Plan self-contribution with Profit Share.
- Paid EMDR training.
- Clinical supervision in-house towards license in-house.
- Life Insurance paid by Barcelona Counseling.
- Workers Compensation and EAP paid by Barcelona Counseling.
- Voluntary Additional Life and AD&D Insurance.
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance.
- Voluntary Accident Insurance.
We offer three W-2 contract types:
- Full-time (FT): minimum 89 hours per month.
- Part-time (PT): minimum 73 hours per month.
- Flex: minimum 40 hours per month.
Hourly compensation varies by contract type (FT, PT, Flex) and by whether the employee is licensed. We do not offer 1099 contracts.Barcelona Counseling operates with a strong ethical responsibility to serve everyone in our community, particularly those who may have more difficulty finding mental health resources. Therefore, all our associate clinicians are expected to be able to work with a diverse client base, which includes children, adolescents, families, and couples, in addition to adults. This approach allows us to provide comprehensive care and meet the varied needs within our community.
Pay: $50.00 - $80.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 35.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- CSWA/LCSW/MFTA/LMFT/PCA/PC (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Beaverton, OR 97005
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The qualifications that appear most often in mental health therapist jobs across Oregon.
- Active Oregon LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license issued by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists or equivalent Oregon board
- Master's degree or higher in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related clinical field
- Experience conducting individual, group, or family therapy using evidence-based modalities such as CBT or DBT
- Ability to complete clinical documentation accurately within an electronic health records system
- Experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in a community or outpatient setting
- Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed care across diverse Oregon communities
Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health therapist in Oregon?
You become a licensed mental health therapist in Oregon by earning a qualifying master's degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy, then completing supervised post-graduate clinical hours and passing the required licensing exam. The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists oversees LPC licensure, while LCSW candidates work through the Oregon State Board of Licensed Social Workers and LMFT candidates through the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. Each path requires documented supervised hours before you can apply for full licensure.
Which companies hire mental health therapists in Oregon?
Oregon mental health therapist roles are posted by LifeWorks NW, Options Counseling and Family Services, and LifeStance Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Oregon's robust community mental health center network and large integrated health systems mean openings exist across both urban and rural parts of the state year-round.
Which Oregon cities have the most mental health therapist jobs?
Portland, Eugene, and Salem hold the most mental health therapist openings in Oregon. Portland anchors the market as the state's largest city, home to major health systems and a dense network of community behavioral health organizations, while Eugene and Salem generate consistent demand through their own regional hospital systems, university health programs, and county-funded mental health services.
Are there remote mental health therapist jobs in Oregon?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because licensed therapy translates well to telehealth delivery. About 63% of mental health therapist openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the statewide expansion of telehealth following pandemic-era policy changes. Outpatient individual therapy and case management roles are the most likely to offer full or partial remote arrangements, while crisis intervention and intensive community support roles typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a mental health therapist in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or registered intern position that allows you to accumulate supervised hours toward Oregon licensure while employed. Oregon Health and Science University, Legacy Health, and Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare have historically offered post-graduate residency or supervised clinician tracks for candidates who hold a qualifying master's degree but have not yet completed licensure requirements. Roles titled mental health associate, clinical intern, or behavioral health specialist at community mental health centers serve as strong lateral entry points, and holding a registered intern status with your Oregon licensing board gives your application a concrete credential to stand on.
Where can I find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings across community behavioral health organizations, integrated health systems, school-based programs, and private group practices. Find roles that fit your license level, specialty, and location preference and apply directly from the listing.
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