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Warner Pacific University

Admissions Counselor

Portland, OR · On-site

$40K - $55K/yr

The Admission Counselor is a full-time, benefit eligible position reporting to the Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions.This role serves as a member of the Admissions Department.This ...

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What is an associate counselor?

Associate counselors are mental health professionals who have completed the necessary education, such as a master's degree in counseling or a related field, and are working under supervision to gain clinical experience required for full licensure. They provide counseling services to clients dealing with a range of emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues. Associate counselors often work in schools, clinics, private practices, or community organizations, and their work is supervised by a licensed counselor. Their primary goal is to help clients develop coping strategies, improve mental well-being, and achieve personal growth while they work toward independent licensure.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an associate counselor?

To thrive as an Associate Counselor, you typically need a master's degree in counseling or a related field and state licensure or certification. Familiarity with case management systems, counseling software, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities is important. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity help you connect with and support clients effectively. These skills and qualifications are crucial for building trust, ensuring ethical practice, and delivering impactful mental health care.

What challenges do associate counselors face when working with clients, and how can they manage them?

Associate Counselors often encounter challenges such as building rapport with clients, managing complex emotional issues, and maintaining professional boundaries. Navigating client resistance or ambivalence can be particularly demanding, especially early in the therapeutic relationship. To manage these challenges, Associate Counselors benefit from regular supervision, ongoing training, and collaborating closely with more experienced colleagues. Additionally, self-care and maintaining a balanced workload are important practices to sustain effectiveness and prevent burnout.

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Addictions Counselor

Vista Counseling & Wellness Center

Portland, OR

$68K - $127K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:

Vista Counseling is seeking an experienced and compassionate addictions therapist to join our team of mental health professionals. The ideal candidate will be a licensed therapist with a proven track record of successfully helping couples overcome their challenges and strengthen their relationships.

Want to work for a locally-owned company? Vista Counseling is a successful and professionally run counseling private practice established in 2002. Vista has a proven track record of helping our clients, while also greatly improving the quality of life of our therapists. We are seeking mental health providers who demonstrate a heart for helping clients, with excellent counseling experience and skills. We offer a collaborative and professional environment for highly skilled therapists. Our goal is to help therapists focus on therapy, while we take care of the business side of a clinical practice.

We love what we do and it shows!

Compensation:

  • Pre-Licensed : $53,164.80 - $88,608.00
  • Licensed Masters: $56,160.00 - $106,080
  • Licensed Doctoral Level: $68,796.00 - $127,140

Pay range varies depending on sessions per week (18-30 sessions, based on therapist preference) and years of licensed experience.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

  • Medical benefits (including vision) for full time staff
  • Paid time off and paid sick leave
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • Opportunities for group free or discounted CE trainings
  • All employment taxes processed by Vista
  • Workers Comp & State Unemployment insurance provided
  • Monthly automatic bank deposits based on all sessions provided during the previous month-(no need to wait for protracted insurance reimbursement)
  • Freedom to choose desired amount of time-off
  • Full-service insurance professional credentialing provided
  • Full-service insurance billing department provided
  • Full-time scheduling department coordinates all Intake appointments
  • Dedicated clinical support and group consultations
  • Thriving and connected professional team with year-round social events, monthly catered lunches, and professional growth opportunities

Vista Counseling is committed to addressing cultural issues around implicit bias, racism, for communities of color and diverse backgrounds. We approach this with a culture of humility, as well as an understanding that we are responsible for our own learning. We believe that this learning is lifelong. We strive to be allies in any way we can, work to be open to feedback when we make mistakes, and committed to putting meaningful action behind these sentiments.

Vista is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Requirements

Must be a professionally licensed therapist in Oregon and hold a CADC-I or II. Clinical practice experience is also required. We do not accept Associate level therapists for this position.

Benefits

Vista proudly offers a comprehensive pay and benefit package.

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