Pre-Licensed Associate Therapist for Intensive Outpatient Programs Portland Mental Health & Wellness

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3 Portland, OR Job Details Full-time From $68,500 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Commuter assistance AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Google Workspace Teamwork Outpatient experience Mental health facility experience Attention to detail macOS Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Productivity software Clinical confidentiality policies Full Job Description Pre-Licensed Associate Therapist For full details, and to apply , please visit our Careers page: https://www.portlandmh.com/careers/ —

Location:

Portland, OR Supervisor:

IOP Program Manager Employee Classification:

Exempt (Salaried),

Full-Time Hours:

Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Compensation:

$68,500 annually, with opportunities for additional clinical flat rate compensation

Onboarding Timeline:

Approximately 3-4 months —

Primary Function:

Therapists at PMHW provide individual and group psychotherapy services that support the mental and emotional well-being of patients. Clinicians conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide care within the structures of the mental health and medical system, including documentation, diagnosis, and collaboration with other providers when appropriate. Within the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), therapists provide evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy to adults participating in the program. Clinicians apply best practices in group counseling and psychotherapy to support patient stabilization, treatment engagement, and meaningful therapeutic progress within the structure of the program. Depending on role and program needs, clinicians may maintain an individual caseload of approximately 4-5 patients and facilitate approximately 6-9 hours of group therapy per week. While our work exists within traditional healthcare systems, PMHW encourages clinicians to approach their work with curiosity, humility, and ongoing reflection about how these systems shape the ways we understand and treat mental health. Clinicians utilize diagnostic frameworks when clinically indicated, while also maintaining awareness of the limitations of diagnostic labels and the potential impact of pathologizing individual experiences that are often connected to broader social and relational contexts. Our clinical work does not rely solely on manualized or skills-based models of therapy. While clinicians may incorporate skills and interventions from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when appropriate, PMHW places a strong emphasis on relational and experiential learning within therapy. Much of our work centers interpersonal process in group therapy, mindfulness-based practices, and relational-cultural approaches that prioritize connection, authenticity, and the therapeutic relationship. Clinicians at PMHW are encouraged to remain open to ongoing learning, including examining traditional therapeutic models, exploring alternative approaches to healing, and reflecting on how clinical frameworks influence the ways we understand distress and recovery. This learning process includes both developing clinical skills and thoughtfully questioning assumptions within the mental health field. PMHW values clinicians who can navigate the realities of practicing within healthcare systems while remaining thoughtful, reflective, and grounded in relational care with patients. __

Essential Functions:

Provide group, individual, and family/relationship therapy Assess patients regularly (everyday in IOP) for safety, ADLs, and mental status Treatment planning and regular assessment of patients' progress, including need for higher or lower level of care, transition plan, and/or discharge planning Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with program psychiatrist and staff, to ensure quality continuation of care Engage in ongoing training and education in best practices within IOP programs Ensure compliance with state laws and regulations, as well as the ethics code for your profession Develop creative program material and curriculum and adjust group therapy content to fit group needs Communicate with patients' family members, support systems, and outside providers as needed Collaborate with Director, Manager, and program staff to provide accurate clinical information for ongoing utilization reviews Demonstrate skill in documentation (initial treatment plans/updates, discharges, attendance) Perform other duties as assigned. IOP associate therapists have the option to maintain a small outpatient caseload, in addition to their work in IOP, and are limited to a maximum of four (4) outpatient sessions per week. __

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

a masters degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field

Required:

appropriate board approved supervision agreement or licensing required.

Required:

prior clinical experience with higher acuity patients in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), residential treatment setting, or equivalent level of care, gained through an internship/practicum or post-graduate clinical work Demonstrate competence and humility in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, class, ability et al Demonstrate commitment to the preservation of a workplace which embraces diversity Demonstrate commitment to confidentiality of patient and employee information Communicate professionally and effectively with patients and clinicians Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and organization Demonstrate patience: being patient with people who may have trouble communicating or understanding what is happening is imperative for this position Follow policies and procedures to contribute to the administrative efficiency of the practice, taking initiative to suggest and develop those that may be needed Ability to work with Mac OS & Google Workspace __ Portland Mental Health & Wellness offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees that includes: Paid Vacation Time (80 hours per year) Paid Health Leave (40 hours per year) Paid Floating Holiday Hours (80 hours per year) Medical and Vision Insurance

• Kaiser Permanente of the Northwest (choice of three plans) Dental Insurance Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Additional Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance Voluntary Accident Insurance Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Commuter Benefit
• Choice of Subsidized TriMet Pass or Limited Parking Reimbursement 401K Retirement Plan
• Up to 4% Company Match Once Eligible Discounted Enrollment with Student Loan Tutor 10% Discount on Vitamins & Supplements Through Fullscript Limited Access to Columbia Sportswear Employee Store OnPoint Community Credit Union Group Banking Benefits Free Access to

Continuing Education Platforms Weekly Clinical Consultation Groups Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $68,500.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97214