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 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.

We are seeking a Volunteer Grant Writer to join our Grant Writing Team. You'll support our fundraising efforts by helping the team identifying and applying for small and mid-size grants.

Location: Location: Portland, OR (Remote friendly)

Role Type: Volunteer

Time Commitment: 1–3 hours per month

Organization Overview

Spectrum Counseling & Mental Wellness is a Portland-based nonprofit psychotherapy clinic providing accessible, affirming mental health care, with a focus on serving LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities. Our mission is to remove barriers to mental health services through compassionate, community-centered care.

Role Description

This role has a flexible schedule and a low monthly time commitment, while directly supporting access to mental health care for underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Research relevant grant opportunities

• Draft and submit grant applications

• Track deadlines and submissions

Requirements

• Strong written communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Interest in nonprofit or mental health work

• Experience with grant writing strongly preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Make a direct impact on access to the LGBT community in Oregon

• Flexible, remote-friendly role

• Gain nonprofit grant-writing experience

We are seeking a Vice Chair to support the Board Chair and help ensure strong governance, continuity, and collaboration within the Board of Directors.

Location: Portland, OR (Remote friendly)

Role Type: Volunteer / Board Leadership

Time Commitment: 2–4 hours per month

Organization Overview

Spectrum Counseling & Mental Wellness is a mission-driven nonprofit providing affirming, accessible mental health care in Portland, Oregon. We work to reduce systemic barriers to care and support community well-being.

Responsibilities

• Help facilitate board meetings as needed

• Participate in planning and governance discussions

• Assist the Chair with duties as requested

Requirements

• Leadership or board experience preferred

• Experience in mental health organization management or social services nonprofit management preferred

• Collaborative and organized approach

• Commitment to Spectrum’s mission of providing affordable mental health services to the LGBT community

Benefits

• Leadership experience in a nonprofit setting

• Opportunity to shape organizational direction

• Meaningful, manageable time commitment