Employment and Volunteer Positions

Are you a passionate mental health associate committed to promoting inclusivity and social justice? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of diverse individuals, including the LGBT community? We’re seeking dedicated associates to join our team in providing accessible, affordable, and compassionate mental health care to marginalized populations. 

At Spectrum Counseling and Mental Wellness, we’re more than just a non-profit - we are a community of advocates striving to create a welcoming and supportive space for the LGBT community and those with disabilities. This role is a strong fit for associates who value a clinic culture that takes social justice seriously without turning it into a buzzword. To us, accessibility means affordability–no one is ever turned away from our services for the inability to pay. We believe that mental health care should be inclusive, respectful, and empowering to help individuals lead fulfilling lives. 

If you’re looking for a place to deepen your skills while contributing to accessible community care, we’d love to hear from you.

Associate Clinician (Part-Time Employee)

Employment Status: Part-Time Employee (8–16 hours/week)
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor / Clinical Director

Role Purpose

Provide outpatient psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families under clinical supervision, with a focus on LGBTQ+ clients, individuals with disabilities, and clients with intersecting marginalized identities.

Core Duties

• Provide evidence-informed psychotherapy to assigned clients 

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning

• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the EHR

• Provide letters supporting gender-affirming care when clinically appropriate 

• Participate in individual and group clinical supervision
  

• Attend required staff meetings and trainings

• Adhere to ethical, legal, and organizational standards
  

Required Competencies

• Foundational clinical assessment and diagnostic skills

• Application of trauma-informed and culturally responsive care

• Ability to work effectively with LGBTQ+ clients and families

• Documentation competence consistent with OHA and Medicaid standards

• Professional communication and collaboration

• Openness to supervision, feedback, and professional growth

• Experience with couples, children, teens and families, or an interest in working with this population and willingness to learn 

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling, MFT, social work, or related field. Degree must include a completed practicum and internship.

• Registered Counselor Associate or MFT Associate (Social Work Associates are welcome to apply, but we do not currently have a Social Work Board-approved supervisor on staff, so Social Work Associates will need to hire an external supervisor for their hours to count toward licensure)
  

Supervision & Accountability

• Receives ongoing clinical supervision per OAR requirements

• Performance reviewed by Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Director
  

Work Conditions

• In-person and telehealth services in Portland

• Must reside in, or commute to our office in, the Portland metro area at least 1 day per week to provide in-person therapy
  

Regulatory Compliance

Position meets OAR 309-019-0130 requirements for qualified personnel with documented competencies and supervision.

Are you a passionate mental health associate committed to promoting inclusivity and social justice? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of diverse individuals, including the LGBT community? We’re seeking dedicated licensed clinicians to bring their expertise to our team in providing accessible, affordable, and compassionate mental health care to marginalized populations. 

At Spectrum Counseling and Mental Wellness, we’re more than just a non-profit - we are a community of advocates striving to create a welcoming and supportive space for the LGBT community and those with disabilities. To us, accessibility means affordability–no one is ever turned away from our services for the inability to pay. We believe that mental health care should be inclusive, respectful, and empowering to help individuals lead fulfilling lives. This role is ideal for clinicians who want flexible hours, collaborative colleagues, and a setting where affirming, trauma-informed care is the standard.

Licensed Clinician (Part-Time Employee)

Employment Status: Part-Time Employee (8–16 hours/week)
Reports To: Clinical Director

Role Purpose

Provide independent outpatient psychotherapy services while supporting the clinic’s mission of accessible, affirming behavioral health care.

Core Duties

• Provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families

• Conduct assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning

• Provide gender-affirming care and clinical letters when appropriate

• Maintain compliant and timely clinical documentation

• Participate in staff meetings and quality improvement activities

Required Competencies

• Independent clinical judgment and case management

• Competence in trauma-informed and affirmative care

• Ethical decision-making and risk assessment

• Accurate documentation and regulatory compliance

• Experience with couples, children, teens and families, or an interest in working with this population and willingness to learn

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in a behavioral health field

• Oregon licensure (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist) or eligibility with plan for licensure

Supervision & Accountability

• Reports to Clinical Director for clinical supervision at least twice quarterly, as dictated by OAR 309-019-0130

• Participates in peer consultation as required

Work Conditions

• In-person and telehealth services in Portland

• Must reside in, or commute to our office in, the Portland metro area at least 1 day per week to provide in-person therapy
  

Regulatory Compliance

Meets OAR 309-019-0130 requirements for licensed clinical staff.

Want to give back to the community by seeing 1-3 clients a week? We are seeking dedicated volunteer clinicians to join our mission of providing accessible mental health support. Volunteers are valued members of our clinical community and receive support, supervision, and respect for their time and boundaries.

 Volunteer Clinician (Licensed or Associate)

Status: Volunteer
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor / Clinical Director

Role Purpose

Provide outpatient psychotherapy services to expand access to care for underserved clients.

Core Duties

• Provide psychotherapy to a small caseload (1–3 clients/week)

• Assist clients with access to gender-affirming care when appropriate

• Maintain required clinical documentation

• Participate in supervision and check-ins

Required Competencies

• Basic clinical assessment and intervention skills

• Ability to work effectively with LGBTQ+ clients and families

• Cultural humility and awareness of systemic oppression

• Ethical boundaries and professionalism

• Responsiveness to supervision

Qualifications

• Oregon licensure or associate registration (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or Psychologist). Associates may count hours toward licensure (may depend on permission of Licensing Board).

Supervision & Accountability

• Associates receive free weekly individual and/or supervision

• Licensed volunteers receive clinical supervision at least twice quarterly, as dictated by OAR 309-019-0130

Work Conditions

• Telehealth and/or in-person

Regulatory Compliance

Volunteer role structured to meet OAR 309-019-0130 standards for supervised personnel.

Spectrum Counseling and Mental Wellness offers a supportive, hands-on internship experience for master’s-level students who want meaningful clinical exposure in an affirming outpatient setting.

Interns work closely with licensed supervisors in a small clinic environment where learning is intentional and relational. You’ll gain experience with individual, couple, and family therapy, diagnostic formulation, and gender-affirming care — including writing letters of support under supervision.

This internship is well-suited to students who value depth, mentorship, and community impact alongside professional development.

Student Clinician (Master’s-Level Intern)

Status: Unpaid Internship
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

Role Purpose

Develop foundational clinical skills through supervised practice in an outpatient behavioral health setting.

Core Duties

• Provide psychotherapy under supervision

• Develop assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans

• Participate in supervision and trainings

• Complete clinical documentation with oversight

Required Competencies

• Emerging clinical assessment skills

• Professional boundaries and ethics

• Cultural responsiveness

• Receptivity to feedback

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a master’s-level counseling or MFT program

• School-approved site placement with Spectrum

Supervision & Accountability

• Weekly individual and group supervision

Work Conditions

• In-person at least one day per week at our Portland clinic

Regulatory Compliance

Intern role structured to meet OAR 309-019-0130 requirements for supervised trainees