Anchor opened it's doors in the fall of 2015. We serve individuals, families, and the community primarily with psychotherapy services. We host group forums and workshops centered on family healing and community growth. Our services are rendered through a holistic approach and with evidence-based practices. We prioritize the care of historically marginalized racial/cultural populations in the field of social service and mental health care. Our purpose is rooted in stimulating healing that is anchored in lasting, long-term change.

Mental Health Therapist - Associate

Full-Time or Part-Time

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.
• Utilize proficient English & Spanish/Swahili/other language in your daily operational functions.
• 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.

Positions Available

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

Similar Job Titles

• Mental Health Therapist
• 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.