Adult Outpatient & Community-Based Therapist

Oregon Counties; Oregon; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training budget

Licensure reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation accrual

Employer health premium covered

Retirement contributions

Wellness program

Job summary

The Benton County Health Department seeks an Adult Outpatient & Community-Based Therapist to serve diverse populations with integrated care. You will deliver individual, group, and case management services to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders in office and community settings.

The role may include specialty services and outreach; supervision may be available for licensure. Levels 2 or 3 depend on qualifications, with first review Oct 26, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field required.
• QMHP certification with MHACBO or able to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• One year health experience providing mental health services for QMHP-HCP2; two years for QMHP-HCP3; licensure or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to a caseload of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring addiction disorders.
• Deliver individual therapy, group therapy, and case management.
• Work in office and community settings; may provide specialized services and outreach; clinical supervision offered for licensure.

Skills

Counseling Skills

Assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

PsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensure

Job description

• Annual salary range of:
  • QMHP – Health Care Professional 2:$69,716.88– $104,019.11
  • QMHP – Health Care Professional 3:$73,881.87– $110,215.00

Transform Lives and Shape the Future: Join Us as a Community Mental Health Therapist to Work with Diverse Populations, Embrace an Integrative Approach, and Be a True Agent of Change!

JOB SUMMARY

The Benton County Health Department is seeking an Adult Outpatient & Community-Based Therapist to join the team. We proudly serve all Benton County residents regardless of ability to pay for services. In this role you will provide an array of services to a caseload of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring addiction disorders. Services provided range from individual therapy, group therapy and case management. Services are delivered in the office and in the community (as needed.) This role may provide specialty services, such as residential case management and intensive services, and outreach and engagement services. Mental health services are co-located with Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Primary Care and Dental. In this position, you will be working independently and as part of an integrated team. This position may provide specialized services depending on area of assignment. Clinical supervision may be offered to those seeking licensure.

Please note: This position can be filled at a level 2 or 3 depending on qualifications.

First review of applications will be on October 26, 2026.

Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered.

Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.

BENEFITS

• Training and Licensure support!
  • $1,000 annual Training Budget available
  • Reimbursement for Licensure fees or MHACBO certification available
• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision – cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
  • In addition, the County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contribution!
  • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
  • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
• Get ready for retirement.Generous employer paid contributions!
  • After 6 months of employment:
  • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
  • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
• A free and award-winning wellness program
  • Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
  • Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
• Annual salary range of:
  • QMHP – Health Care Professional 2:$69,716.88– $104,019.11
  • QMHP – Health Care Professional 3:$73,881.87– $110,215.00
  • This position is eligible for two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing!
  • Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon’s pay equity law.
• Have benefits questions?
  • Reach out to us anytime: [e-mail]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following minimum qualifications are REQUIRED for this position: QMHP – Health Care Professional 2 level (HCP42):

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field; AND
• One yearof health experience providing mental health services; AND
• Must be registered as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) with Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

QMHP – Health Care Professional 3 level (HCP43):

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field; AND
• Two yearsof health experience providing mental health services; AND
• PsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensure.
• Must be registered as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) with Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

A master’s degree is required with the exception of a bachelor’s degree in nursing or occupational therapy. NOTE: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered.

Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. Oregon Pay Equity Law

Special Requirements

• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.

Ideal Candidate

• Bilingual
• Experience working with SPMI
• PsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensure
• CADC obtained

Questions regarding this position can be directed to

Ashley Talamantes, Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinical Program Manager

Benton County Health Services

541-766-0144

[e-mail]

Working & Living in Benton County

Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”