Community Mental Health Support Therapist

Community Mental Health Support Therapist (Bachelor’s Level)

Location: Hillsboro and surrounding areas
Work Setting: Hybrid — In-home and tele-health services

At Blue Kite Wellness, we are committed to providing accessible, compassionate, individualized, and holistic mental health services to children, teens, and families. We strive to deliver high-quality, community-based care that meets families where they are and supports meaningful, lasting change.

We are seeking a Community Mental Health Support Therapist to join our clinical team. In this role, you will provide ongoing, evidence-based outpatient psychotherapy through regularly scheduled sessions, focusing on symptom reduction, emotional wellness, skill development, and progress toward individualized treatment goals. Services are delivered using a client-centered approach grounded in CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care.

This position includes providing home-based and community-based therapy as part of a program designed to expand access to behavioral health services by delivering care directly in clients’ natural environments. You will work collaboratively as part of a coordinated care team alongside a Lead Therapist and Family Mentors to support children, adolescents, and families in achieving meaningful and sustainable progress.

Why Join Blue Kite Wellness?

• Meaningful Work: Make a direct difference in the lives of children and families in your community.
• Consistent Scheduling: Predictable hours and structured scheduling support work-life balance while fostering strong client relationships.
• Professional Growth: Ongoing training, supervision, and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career.
• Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative, inclusive team that values compassion, diversity, and flexibility.
• Focus on Client Care: Our administrative team manages referrals, client onboarding, billing, and insurance, allowing you to focus on supporting families and delivering quality care.

Become part of a team dedicated to helping families thrive while building a rewarding career with purpose.

Position Overview

As a Community Mental Health Support Therapist, you will provide individual and family therapy services to children, adolescents, and families experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges. You will work alongside a lead therapist and family mentors, caregivers, and community supports to ensure coordinated and consistent care.

In this role, you will deliver therapeutic services in home and telehealth settings, reinforce treatment goals, and support the implementation of clinical interventions that help families build skills and achieve meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and families.
• Support clients experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, behavioral concerns, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
• Reinforce treatment goals and therapeutic interventions developed by the Lead Community Mental Health Therapist.
• Utilize evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care.
• Support cross-system interventions with caregivers, natural supports, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of sessions and progress.
• Work closely with Family Mentors and the treatment team to support client outcomes.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, Child Development, or related field is preferred, but not required.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and/or families.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, or families in behavioral health, education, or community-based settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A valid driver’s license, valid auto insurance, and reliable transportation to travel to client locations.

Schedule Requirements

To best serve our clients, this position requires availability during both daytime and evening hours, including at least one weekend day. Schedules are developed based on client needs and business operations and may vary.

Compensation & Work Structure

This position includes both direct and indirect client care responsibilities. This position includes both direct and indirect client care hours. Direct client care is compensated at $35.00–$40.00 per hour. Indirect client care, including documentation, travel time, care coordination, supervision, and training, is compensated at $17.05 per hour.

This role includes both direct and indirect client care responsibilities. The schedule and caseload will vary based on client needs, employee availability, and program requirements. Direct client care includes providing individual and family therapy services in clients' homes or via telehealth, as well as collaborating with caregivers, natural supports, and interdisciplinary team members. Indirect client care includes documentation, travel between client locations, care coordination, clinical supervision, and required training and professional development activities.

Mileage is paid at the IRS recommended rate.

Benefits

Paid Holidays, Professional Development Stipend, Employee Referral Program, Paid Time Off, Medical and Dental Insurance.

Blue Kite Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports the unique contributions of all employees.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Blue Kite Wellness may use AI-powered tools to support administrative and operational functions, such as drafting job postings, developing training materials, and preparing internal communications.

AI tools are not used to make hiring or employment decisions. All employment decisions are made by qualified personnel in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.