Jobs for Counselors and Therapists

“Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart.”  (Jalaludin Rumi)

Tips and Special Job Notices from Employers

NOTE: CPSYCPR contains 2 employment pages.  Check both pages weekly!
Some employers notify us directly of mental health jobs (below).
MOST employers use job websites; links to those sites are posted on
JOB SEARCH ENGINES & JOB WEBSITES.
Let us know if we've missed links or jobs cpsycpr@lclark.edu.

Positions Posted Weekly or Continually Updated

Morrison Child and Family Services posts positions for Master's level counselors and therapists, for jobs requiring less education than a Masters and for volunteer opportunities on their website under EMPLOYMENT.  They usually want resumes sent electronically to jobs@morrisonkids.org

Cascadia posts positions online under CAREERS. All openings, including positiona for skills trainers, counselors, coordinators and supervisors are included on this site. 

Kaiser Permanente hires both mental health and addiction counselors, at various locations. Positions are posted on their website CAREER PAGES.
For information about Kaiser as an organization, see their site map.

Linn-Benton Community College posts openings on their website under ABOUT LBCC. They have centers in Albany, Lebanon, Corvallis and Sweet Home. Check their site weekly.  Look at openings for counselors and for instructors.

Outside In posts position descriptions and application instructions on their website under EMPLOYMENT.

Volunteers of America posts jobs and volunteer opportunities on their website under ABOUT US which offers the option of viewing local positions or positions nationwide. They are a big organization and often have positions available.

Christie Care lists openings for counselors on their website under CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. 

Everett Community College in Everett, Washington posts openings on their website under JOBS. 

Washington Community Mental Health Council's Job Bank lists some of the jobs currently available in the State of Washington.  Positions are posted under the name of the employing agency or clinic.

Agency Websites, Job Websites & Job Search Engines

Most agencies no longer notify college career services about openings. They post positions on the Career/Employment section of their own websites and/or on job websites. Job search engines make a search easier, but they aren't comprehensive. 
Check job search engines, job websites and agency websites weekly (at least).
For your convenience...  JOB SEARCH ENGINES & JOB WEBSITES

Career Services in Higher Education

Would you like to work in the career services field at a community college, college or university? For information about options... NACE website (National Association of Colleges and Employers)

Morrison Requests Our Assistance: Bilingual Therapists

Morrison Child and Family Services needs Masters level bilingual (Spanish-English) counselors and therapists. See their website under EMPLOYMENT.

Special Skills Employers Want in MH Professionals

• Bi-cultural, bi-lingual counselors/therapists (esp. fluency in Spanish)
• Training & experience in diagnosing & treating co-occuring disorders
• Training & experience in diagnosing & treating eating disorders

Employers Say...

Job Search Hints, Tips & Interview Quest. for Counselors & Therapists (pdf)
 

AAMFT Career Tips

AAMFT Career & Practice Information

Employment Tips

Job searches require energy & determination.

Ask friends & colleagues to help (encourage, alert you to openings, review resumes, vitae & cover letters, role-play interviews & offer feedback).

Networking can reveal anticipated or unpublished openings.

Approach searches seriously.

Show employers why they should hire you & let people know your special qualities.

Cover Letter for Career Changers: Show (Don't Tell) Three Essentials.

Career Advice

Private Practice Tips

The American Counseling Association has partnered with R.J. Walsh, NCC, LCPC & N.C. Dasenbrook, LCPC (>50 years combined experience in mental health, including >30 years in private practice) to offer bulletins on private practice topics Private Practice Pointers. The copyrighted material should not be reproduced without ACA's permission.

What About Salaries?

To estimate current salaries for any profession, go to Indeed.com, enter the job title, and the location. Note that different job titles in the same profession will yield different salaries (e.g., counselor vs. therapist), so experiment a bit. And check posted salaries on comparable open positions.
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Second Employment Page:  JOB SEARCH ENGINES & JOB WEBSITES