Mental Health Therapist

nt4kids.org; Oregon; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Pay-per-client

Opportunities for growth

Multiple clinic locations

Afternoon/evening availability

Job summary

nt4kids.org is seeking compassionate Mental Health Therapists (licensed or associate) to join our outpatient team serving children, adolescents, and families across Clackamas, Wilsonville, Oregon City, Hillsboro, and McMinnville. This part-time, pay-per-client role offers flexibility, with potential for increased hours and transition to full-time salaried positions with benefits as caseloads grow.

We welcome independently licensed clinicians and pre-licensed associates under approved

Qualifications

• Active Oregon licensure (LPC, LMFT, or equivalent) for licensed therapists.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field for associate level therapists.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, or neurodivergent populations preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team-based care model.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy to children and adolescents.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Complete timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with care coordination and clinical teams.
• Participate in case consultation and team communication.
• Support continuity of care across settings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Case coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/Counseling/Psychology

Job description

Multiple positions open in: Clackamas, Wilsonville, Oregon City, Hillsboro, McMinnville

We are seeking compassionate Mental Health Therapists (licensed or associate level) to join our outpatient team serving children, adolescents, and families—particularly neurodivergent clients. This is a part-time, pay-per-client position designed to grow with program demand, with opportunities for increased hours and potential transition into full-time salaried positions with benefits as caseloads and clinic needs expand.

Position Overview:

This role provides outpatient mental health therapy across one or more clinic locations depending on program needs. Clinicians will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver individualized, evidence-based care.

We welcome both independently licensed clinicians and pre-licensed associates working toward licensure under approved clinical supervision.

Clinicians may be assigned across clinic locations based on caseload availability and service demand, which may include split-site scheduling.

What This Role Offers:

• Flexible, part-time schedule.
• Pay-per-client structure.
• Opportunity to work across multiple clinic locations.
• Afternoon and after-school availability preferred.
• Opportunities for increased hours as caseloads expand.
• Pathway to full-time salaried positions with benefits as the program grows.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and family therapy to children and adolescents.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Complete timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with care coordination and clinical teams.
• Participate in case consultation and team communication.
• Support continuity of care across settings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensed Therapists:

• Active Oregon licensure (LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).

Associate-Level Therapists:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Active Oregon associate registration (e.g., CSWA, LPC-A, LMFTA, or equivalent).
• Working toward independent licensure under supervision.

All Candidates:

• Experience working with children, adolescents, or neurodivergent populations preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team-based care model.
• Conducting biopsychosocial and DSM-5-TR diagnostic assessments, including differential diagnosis.
• Working with children, adolescents, neurodivergent clients, and their parents or caregivers.
• Developing strengths-based individual and family treatment plans with SMART goals and measurable outcomes.
• Writing timely progress notes that connect the assessment, diagnosis, treatment goals, interventions, client response, and ongoing medical necessity through the Golden Thread.
• Providing and documenting case management and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Completing discharge or termination summaries with a clear clinical rationale and recommendations for continued care.

Growth Opportunity:

This position is designed to grow with program demand. As caseloads and service needs expand, there is potential to increase hours and transition into full-time salaried positions with benefits, based on organizational needs, staffing capacity, and available openings.

Why This Role?:

We are expanding access to high-quality outpatient mental health services through strong community partnerships and growing referral pathways. This role offers flexibility, clinical support, and the opportunity to grow with a developing program.

What You'll love as a part time Therapists: (less than 30 hours/week):

• Flexible work arrangement- choose your ideal schedule.
• Matching retirement.
• Paid sick time, unpaid time off for holidays and vacation).
• Continuing educational assistance and Professional Development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Interdisciplinary meetings.
• Bilingual Incentive Program: 2-5% increase in base salary, determined on frequency of use.