Mental Health Counselor (QMHP, LPC, LMFT, LCSW) - Full-Time or Part-Time

Northwest Counseling & Wellness

Mental Health Counselor: 20-40 hrs/week, Onsite | Salem / Keizer

Business Hours: Mon – Thu, 8:00 AM–6:30 PM

Start Date: Immediate

Language: English required; bilingual strongly preferred

Compensation: FT $52,000 - $105,000 annually, DOE and credentials

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The Role:

As a Mental Health Counselor, you will do more than hold therapy sessions. You’ll be a guide, advocate, and steady partner for clients as they navigate emotional, relational, and behavioral challenges. Along the way, you will blend counseling with case management and care coordination, always keeping their goals front and center.

This role is a great fit if you value connection, professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

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What You’ll Do:

Every day brings the chance to make a real impact. Here’s how you’ll show up in this role:

*Assess & Plan - Meet with clients for intakes, identify their needs and strengths, and build collaborative treatment plans.

*Provide Therapy - Offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, family systems, and motivational interviewing.

*Support Growth - Create a safe, supportive space where clients can explore, heal, and develop new coping skills.

*Crisis Care - Step in with calm, steady support during urgent situations and create safety plans when needed.

*Coordinate & Advocate - Work closely with schools, healthcare providers, and community resources to ensure clients have a strong network of support.

*Provide Culturally Responsive Care - Deliver inclusive, respectful care that honors the diverse identities and experiences of every client.

*Document & Reflect - Keep accurate, timely notes in our eHR system and use supervision and consultation to grow and refine your practice.

*Stay Current - Maintain licensure, complete CE requirements, and practice with the highest ethical and professional standards.

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What You’ll Bring:

You do not need to check every box to be a strong candidate. We are looking for someone compassionate, grounded, and eager to grow.

• A Master’s or Doctoral degree in clinical counseling, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related field
• Current QMHP status or licensure in Oregon as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or equivalent (associates working toward licensure are also encouraged to apply)
• Experience providing counseling in individual, couples, family, and group settings
• Strong skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and crisis or safety planning
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Solid organizational skills and responsiveness, with comfort using eHR systems or a willingness to learn

Bonus points if you...

• Speak another language such as Spanish, Russian, or Chinese
• Have a strong working knowledge of electronic health records and service coding to ensure compliant documentation
• Bring a specialty interest such as trauma, perinatal mental health, LGBTQIA care, anxiety and mood disorders, youth and family systems, or geriatric mental health

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Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive pay that recognizes your experience and dedication
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, PTO, and retirement savings
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including funds for continuing education
• Clinical supervision provided toward licensure
• A defined weekly caseload with paid charting time built into your schedule
• A supportive team culture that values balance and sustainability, with a four-day workweek

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About Us:

At Northwest Counseling & Wellness, we believe quality mental health care should feel accessible, welcoming, and inclusive. Our counselors work with kids, teens, and adults across Marion County, offering support that’s evidence-based, trauma-informed, and tailored to each person’s story. Clients can meet us in-person or through telehealth, with services available in English, Spanish, or ASL.

We help people face challenges, strengthen resilience, and build lasting well-being. We care deeply about our clients, and we care just as much about the people who support them. This is a place where you’ll feel supported, respected, and part of something bigger than yourself. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to who we are, and we’re proud to be a workplace where individuality is celebrated and showing up as your authentic self is encouraged.

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*At Northwest Counseling & Wellness, you will find a workplace where you can make a difference, grow in your career, and feel supported every step of the way.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Internship

Pay: $52,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• clinical counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
• clinical assessment: 1 year (Preferred)
• treatment planning: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• QMHP Certification, or Licensure (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, etc.) (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Keizer, OR 97303 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Keizer, OR 97303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000 - $105,000