Bilingual Associate Mental Health Therapist - Bicultural Team

Anchor Within Counseling; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear, Supportive supervision

Flexible Employee Scheduling

240 hours per year of PTO

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Practical case consultations

Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Cell phone reimbursement

Retirement Planning (401K)

$1000 annual reimbursement for Professional development

Rich work-life balance

Stimulating staff gatherings

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

A behavioral health practice in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Mental Health Therapist - Bilingual Associate. This position offers full-time and part-time roles for pre-licensed or state qualified therapists to conduct therapy sessions, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with healthcare professionals. The practice emphasizes culturally specific skills and offers a supportive work environment with generous benefits, including PTO, medical insurance, and professional development reimbursements. Flexible scheduling and a collaborative team atmosphere are key aspects of this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices.
• Assess clients’ mental health needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Complete risk assessments and provide crisis intervention support as needed.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.
• Maintain client records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Stay informed about current research and best practices.

Skills

Knowledge and ability to serve Black/African, Latino/Hispanic, and/or Native/Indigenous populations

Willingness to serve clients adhering to religious/spiritual beliefs

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field

Valid Oregon license/certificate to deliver mental health care

Job description

Mental Health Therapist - Bilingual Associate (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Anchor Within Counseling is an outpatient group practice looking for associate therapists to join our radical & relational team. We offer racially-specific and culturally-informed services to everyone, and prioritize care to the Black and Brown community. We are currently hiring for part‑time and full‑time bilingual therapists. These therapists can be pre‑licensed (CSWA, LPC‑Associate, LMFT‑Associate) or state qualified mental health professionals (QMHP) who would like to collaborate with us as we build the mental and behavioral well‑being of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapy sessions using evidence‑based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution‑focused, narrative, emotion‑focused therapy, internal family systems, or the like.
• Assess clients’ mental health needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Complete risk assessments and provide crisis intervention support as needed.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists and social workers, to provide comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date client records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Stay informed about current research and best practices in the behavioral health field.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field.
• Valid Oregon license/certificate to deliver mental health care.

Culturally‑Specific Skills Desired

• Knowledge and ability to serve Black/African, Latino/Hispanic, and/or Native/Indigenous populations from a racial trauma lens.
• Willingness to serve clients who ascribe to religious/spiritual beliefs as protective factors.

Benefits

• Clear, Supportive supervision.
• Intentional Flexible Employee Scheduling!
• Average of 240 hours per year of PTO.
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Practical case consultations
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discount Program – Everyone likes a deal on their favorite items and experiences!
• Robust, organized system for managing client care.
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Retirement Planning (401K)
• $1000 annual reimbursement for Professional development.
• Relational, Collaborative Staff!
• Rich work‑life balance!
• Stimulating staff gatherings!
• Growth and development opportunities.

Compensation

Base Salary Plus Commission. We offer the opportunity to grow and scale your income as you would like. You will receive the financial peace of a guaranteed base salary every pay period and unlock additional earning potential with every billable session completed.

Positions Available

• Full‑Time (1.0 FTE)
• Part‑Time (0.6 FTE)

Similar Job Titles

• Counselor
• Outpatient Therapist
• Behavioral Health Therapist

*Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on the needs of the organization.