Mental Health Therapist

Job Title

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, CSWA, LPC, LMFT)

Organization: Acceptance Mental Health, LLC
Reports To: Clinical Director

The Licensed Mental Health Therapist provides outpatient therapy services to children, adolescents, and/or adults, with a strong emphasis on working with neurodivergent populations.

This role is ideal for a clinician who:

• Aligns with neurodiversity-affirming care
• Values client autonomy over compliance-based approaches
• Is comfortable working in a growing, evolving practice

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Provide individual therapy (children, teens, and/or adults)
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans
• Utilize evidence-based approaches to support emotional regulation and self-understanding
• Support clients in navigating stress responses (fight, flight, freeze) in adaptive ways

Specialty Population Focus

• Work with neurodivergent individuals, including:
• Autism
• ADHD
• Intellectual disabilities
• Support co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and OCD

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, Oregon state regulations, and payer requirements
• Complete intakes, treatment plans, and progress notes

Collaboration

• Participate in consultation as needed
• Coordinate care with families, schools, or other providers when appropriate

Growth & Practice Development

• Contribute to development of neurodiversity-affirming practices
• Provide feedback on systems and workflows
• Opportunity to develop clinical specialties over time

Licensure & Supervision Requirements

• Must hold an active, unrestricted license in the state of Oregon:
• LCSW, CSWA, LPC, or LMFT
• Clinical supervision is available ONLY for social workers (CSWA → LCSW track) under an approved LCSW supervisor within the agency
• LPC and LMFT candidates requiring supervision must secure external supervision independently prior to hire

Neuroinclusive Workplace Commitment

We intentionally design our workplace to support diverse clinicians, including neurodivergent providers.

We offer:

• Flexible scheduling and caseload expectations
• Clear documentation templates and expectations
• Reduced unnecessary administrative burden
• Respect for sensory, cognitive, and communication differences

We strongly encourage applicants with lived experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, MFT, or related field
• Active, unrestricted license in the state of Oregon (LCSW, CSWA, LPC, or LMFT)
• Ability to provide independent clinical services

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with autism, ADHD, and/or IDD
• Experience providing care to neurodivergent populations
• Training in evidence-based modalities appropriate to the populations served
• Experience with trauma-informed care
• Willing to work in-person
• Lived experience aligned with the populations served

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Builds strong, respectful therapeutic relationships
• Practices in a neurodiversity-affirming, non-pathologizing way
• Completes documentation consistently and on time
• Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively
• Contributes to a positive, inclusive team culture

Schedule & Compensation

• Flexible scheduling (telehealth and/or in-person)
• [Full-time – 25 client encounters/week/ Part-time – 15 client encounters/week]
• Compensation

o CSWA starting: $55/hour

o 6 months if in good standing:65/hour with raises every 6 months

o Up to $70/hour - cap

o New Independently licensed $75/hour

o Work up to $105/hour

Why Join Acceptance Mental Health

• Be part of a neurodiversity-affirming practice from the ground up
• Work in a space that values both clinical knowledge and lived experience
• Help expand access to care for underserved populations
• Opportunities for growth, specialization, and leadership

Pay: From $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salem, OR 97302