Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

PROJECTED START DATE: 2027

Position Overview

Guillaume Counseling Services, P.C. is seeking compassionate, skilled, and culturally responsive Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs) to join our growing outpatient behavioral health team in Portland, Oregon.

This position focuses on providing behavioral health assessments, treatment planning, evidence-based interventions, individual and group services, and care coordination for children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health conditions.

We are seeking professionals who demonstrate strong clinical judgment, flexibility, creativity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to providing individualized, evidence-based mental health care.

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English or Haitian Creole and English is preferred, but not required.

This is an hourly W-2 position with a projected start date in 2027. The anticipated hiring timeline will depend on program development, applicable regulatory approvals, and organizational needs.

Schedule and Work Arrangement:

Projected start date: 2027; exact date to be determined.
Initial schedule: Part-time, approximately 20–29 hours per week.
Full-time opportunity: 30–40 hours per week, depending on caseload development and organizational needs.
Work arrangement: Hybrid, with required in-person services and approved remote work.
Office location: 4850 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Portland, Oregon.
Monday–Friday appointments: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Saturday appointments: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Employees establish their preferred schedules based on availability, client needs, and organizational requirements.

Additional paid time is allocated for documentation, supervision, meetings, training, and assigned administrative responsibilities.

Daytime Availability: Employees must have flexibility to attend scheduled clinical supervision, consultation, team meetings, and training during weekday business hours. All required work time is compensated.

Compensation and Earning Potential:

Qualified Mental Health Professional: $35–$39/hour
Regular: $35/hour.
Culturally Specific: $37/hour.
Bilingual: $39/hour.

Culturally specific compensation applies to employees with verified qualifications and experience providing culturally specific behavioral health services. Bilingual compensation applies to employees who meet the organization's applicable language proficiency qualifications.

Estimated Monthly and Annual Earnings:

20 hours/week: $3,033–$3,380/month | $36,400–$40,560/year.
29 hours/week: $4,398–$4,901/month | $52,780–$58,812/year.
30 hours/week: $4,550–$5,070/month | $54,600–$60,840/year.
40 hours/week: $6,067–$6,760/month | $72,800–$81,120/year.

All hours worked are paid, including direct clinical services, documentation, supervision, meetings, training, and assigned administrative responsibilities.

Monthly and annual equivalents are estimates based on 52 weeks at the stated hourly rates. Actual earnings depend on hours worked, caseload development, and organizational needs. Full-time hours and projected earnings are not guaranteed.

Benefits and Professional Support:

W-2 employment with competitive hourly compensation.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
Paid sick leave in accordance with Oregon requirements.
Retirement savings through OregonSaves and a 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility.
Professional liability insurance coverage.
Flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional advancement.
Structured onboarding and paid training.
Ongoing clinical supervision and professional development.
Administrative support for scheduling, billing, and credentialing.
AI-assisted tools to support clinical documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet applicable Oregon QMHP qualification and credentialing requirements.
Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related qualifying behavioral health discipline, or another educational pathway recognized under applicable Oregon QMHP requirements.
Current Oregon QMHP credential or eligibility to obtain the required credential before providing services.
Knowledge of behavioral health assessments, treatment planning, evidence-based interventions, and care coordination.
Clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing behavioral health conditions.
Demonstrated experience providing culturally responsive services to individuals from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, racial, ethnic, religious, and nonreligious backgrounds.
Ability to establish respectful, trusting therapeutic relationships with individuals whose backgrounds, beliefs, and values may differ from their own.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, interpersonal, documentation, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated flexibility, teachability, collaboration, accountability, and openness to constructive feedback.
Ability to provide services within the QMHP scope of practice and applicable clinical supervision requirements.
Familiarity with electronic health records and telehealth platforms.
Ability to provide required in-person services in the Portland metropolitan area.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in outpatient behavioral health or community mental health.
Experience serving Medicaid/Oregon Health Plan populations.
Training or experience in trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment approaches.
Experience facilitating therapeutic or psychoeducational groups.
Familiarity with community resources and interdisciplinary care coordination.
Experience providing culturally specific behavioral health services.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English or Haitian Creole and English preferred, but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct behavioral health assessments and contribute to diagnosis and treatment planning within applicable QMHP qualifications, scope, and supervision requirements.
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based behavioral health interventions.
Provide individual and group behavioral health services within the authorized QMHP scope of practice.
Support clients in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, and improved daily functioning.
Coordinate care with licensed clinicians, case managers, families, and community providers.
Monitor treatment progress and recommend appropriate adjustments to care plans.
Provide referrals and coordinate access to community resources and additional services.
Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation.
Participate in required clinical supervision, consultation, training, and team meetings.
Maintain compliance with Oregon regulations, HIPAA, professional ethical standards, and organizational policies.

This position provides behavioral health services within the QMHP scope of practice and applicable supervision requirements. It does not authorize independent clinical practice beyond an employee's professional credentials or regulatory permissions.

Professional Growth and Advancement

Guillaume Counseling supports continued professional development, clinical learning, and opportunities for career advancement.

Employees will have opportunities to strengthen their skills in behavioral health assessment, evidence-based interventions, treatment planning, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualified employees may be considered for additional responsibilities or advancement based on professional qualifications, demonstrated competencies, performance, and organizational needs.

Apply Today

Projected Start Date: 2027

We welcome applications from qualified behavioral health professionals who are passionate about providing evidence-based, culturally responsive mental health services and improving access to care throughout the Portland area.

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate compassion, flexibility, coachability, strong clinical judgment, creative problem-solving, and a genuine commitment to professional growth.

To apply, please submit both a resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications, relevant behavioral health experience, QMHP credentialing status, and interest in joining our team.

Applicants should understand that this is an anticipated 2027 opening, and the final start date will be confirmed as program development and staffing plans progress.

To learn more about our organization and services, visit https://www.guillaumecounseling.com.

Guillaume Counseling Services, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration in accordance with applicable employment laws.

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Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

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