Anchor Within Counseling
Bilingual Associate Mental Health Therapist - Bicultural Team
Portland, Oregon•Full-time
$67,700 - $91,100 annually
$67,700 - $91,100 annually
About the Job
Mental Health Therapist - Bilingual Associate
Full-Time or Part-Time
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.
Our therapists care about individual and community growth. They support client health and wellness in their work and are passionate to (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.
This work is profound, requiring robust foundations (Requirements):
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field.
- Valid Oregon license/certificate to deliver mental health care.
Many of our clients have experienced cultural trauma and want to connect with therapists who may understand their origin story (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.
What we offer our therapists (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.
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.
About Anchor Within Counseling
Founded in 2015, Anchor Within Counseling is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health therapy, consultations, community-based parenting education, skill building, and peer support. Our range of services, commonly known as "counseling," "therapy," "mentorship," "behavioral health," and "workshops," is tailored to meet the diverse needs of adults, youth, families, and agencies.
We are particularly committed to offering culturally-specific services to those historically underserved in mental health and behavioral health care due to racial and economic disparities. With a holistic understanding of the lasting impact of generational, systemic, and racial trauma, we strive to create a supportive environment that acknowledges and addresses these adverse experiences.
At Anchor Within Counseling, our mission is to empower and uplift our community through compassionate, culturally-informed care.
We are particularly committed to offering culturally-specific services to those historically underserved in mental health and behavioral health care due to racial and economic disparities. With a holistic understanding of the lasting impact of generational, systemic, and racial trauma, we strive to create a supportive environment that acknowledges and addresses these adverse experiences.
At Anchor Within Counseling, our mission is to empower and uplift our community through compassionate, culturally-informed care.