Licensed Professional Counselor- Temp

Providence; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor at Portland Medical Center for a temporary part-time position. The role involves working under clinical supervision to evaluate and treat psychiatric and substance use disorders, offering evidence-based psychotherapy services.

Strong candidates will possess a Master’s degree in Counseling and an Oregon Professional Counselor License upon hire. The position emphasizes collaboration with patients to ensure their safety and effective treatment.

Enjoy best-in-class benefits designed to support your wellness and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology or related field.
• Oregon Professional Counselor License required upon hire.
• 1 year practicum in a behavioral health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized psychotherapy services to reduce psychiatric symptoms.
• Collaborate with patients and support systems for evaluation.
• Implement risk reduction plans to ensure patient and community safety.

Skills

Evaluation and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)

Motivational interviewing

Family psychotherapy

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling

Oregon Professional Counselor License upon hire

Job description

Licensed Professional Counselor at Providence Portland Medical Center

This is a Temporary part-time position working 32 hours a week and variable hours

The Licensed Professional Counselor practices in a treatment setting under clinical supervision and is dedicated to evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric and substance use disorders. The Licensed Professional Counselor will collaborate with patient/support system to evaluate and diagnose patients. This position will provide specialized psychotherapy services, as described in the CPT, to reduce and/or resolve symptoms of psychiatric and/or substance use disorders identified. Under direct clinical supervision, the Licensed Professional Counselor will utilize established approaches and standards; complete assessment of patient risk to self and/or others; complete and implement risk reduction/mitigation plans to ensure patient and community safety; incorporate evidence based approaches to psychotherapy including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and the recovery model, Under clinical supervision, this position will also demonstrate effectiveness in individual, group and family psychotherapy and multi-modal treatment settings. This position works under clinical supervision, in a licensing board approved plan of supervision to achieve licensure with a Board qualified supervisor certified by the OR state Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Group Facilitation, Safety Planning, Milieu Management, Member of Interdisciplinary Care Team on Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology or related field
• Upon hire: Oregon Professional Counselor License

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year Master's level practicum in a behavioral health setting in an accredited college or university internship.
• Additional experience in substance use treatment setting.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.