Associate Therapist - Flexible, Virtual & In-Person Care

Optum; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible work models

Health and well-being benefits

Job summary

Awakened Heart, part of the Optum family, seeks an Associate Therapist in Portland, OR to treat a wide range of mental health needs. This role supports both individual and group settings, offering virtual or in-person care and a pathway to professional growth within a large healthcare organization.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a related field and Oregon licensure or eligibility, with strong assessment, documentation, and collaborative skills to support patients and families across

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related counseling field.
• Licensure in Oregon or license-eligibility (CSWA/LMFT Associate/LPC Associate).
• Experience working with diverse populations and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Services/treatment/therapy may be provided in individual or group environments and may be provided virtually or in person
• Complete assessments or evaluations for mental health disorders and development, review, and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans
• Assist patients and their families to change behaviors and to locate and access interpersonal, family and community resources to manage their health and well-being
• Participate in our patient growth strategy by providing a profile for online directories and other marketing efforts

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Case formulation

Documentation skills

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related counseling field

Licensed or license-eligible in Oregon (CSWA / LMFT Associate / LPC Associate)

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Athena RMS

Job description

Awakened Heart, part of the Optum family, seeks an Associate Therapist in Portland, OR to treat a wide range of mental health needs. This role supports both individual and group settings, offering virtual or in-person care and a pathway to professional growth within a large healthcare organization.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a related field and Oregon licensure or eligibility, with strong assessment, documentation, and collaborative skills to support patients and families across