About Us
Live True Counseling is a group psychotherapy practice located in the heart of Portland, Oregon. We are deeply committed to the Existential-Humanistic perspective, and we believe in the freedom and flexibility to approach our work in ways that resonate with us, while also supporting the collective needs of our team. We are a dynamic, fun, and collaborative team that values working, learning, and growing together.
We offer flexible scheduling, competitive compensation and benefits, and robust administrative and clinical support to assist you in your professional development journey. Most folks call these “benefits”, but we think these are “givens” and consider them human needs. Our current Human Needs Package includes*:
- Medical insurance covered at 100% (Providence Health Plan)
- Dental insurance covered at 99% (Guardian)
- Vision coverage embedded in health plan
- 401(k) plan, employer match of 100% of up to 4% of compensation, vested immediately
- Life insurance covered at 100%
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling, legal, and financial advice and support
- FSA Account - tax advantaged accounts for health expenses and/or dependent expenses
- Commuter Benefits - tax advantaged account for commuter expenses
- PTO - up to 40 hours of paid time off each year, unlimited time off beyond that
- Annual professional development stipend
*subject to change at any time.
Current Openings
Therapist Position Description
Role Summary: As a therapist at Live True Counseling, you will be a beacon of our existential-humanistic philosophy, providing psychotherapy services that honor and respect the unique experiences of our clients. You may work with individuals, couples, polyamorous or consensually non-monogamous relationships, and groups, focusing with a humanistic perspective. We provide clinical supervision and training in the existential-humanistic approach to all our therapists. If you share our passion for this perspective and thrive being-with a collaborative therapeutic community, we invite you to apply!
About Us: Live True Counseling is a group psychotherapy practice located in the heart of Portland, Oregon. We are deeply committed to the existential-humanistic perspective, and we believe in the freedom and flexibility to approach our work in ways that resonate with us, while also supporting the collective needs of our team. We offer flexible scheduling, competitive compensation and benefits, and robust administrative and clinical support to assist you in your professional development journey. We are a dynamic, fun, and collaborative team that values working, learning, and growing together.
Reporting to: Ryan Brown, Chairing Practice Operations & Partner
Responsibilities:
- Provide in-person and/or telehealth psychotherapy services to clients of Live True Counseling, adhering to company policies and maintaining a weekly caseload of 20 - 25 sessions. We will support you with referrals as you build your caseload.
- Hold a valid license or registration and comply with all laws, rules, regulations, and ethical codes applicable to the services you provide.
- Respond to clients’ requests for service within 24 business hours, whether made in person, by phone, voicemail, or through our website.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client files, including intake notes, progress notes, contact notes, treatment plans, and other required documentation, completed in a timely manner.
- Collect payments from clients for services provided, as we are a private-pay practice.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings.
- Conduct psychotherapy services professionally, enhancing the reputation of Live True Counseling, and collaborate respectfully with co-workers.
- Show a passion for working with others, helping our team members grow and learn.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Hold a Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in counseling or social work.
- Hold an active, unrestricted license (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or PsyD) or pre-license (Professional Counselor Associate, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, or CSWA) in the State of Oregon.
- Be available to hold at least 20 client sessions per week.
- Be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently on assigned tasks.
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
- Experience/competence working with LGBTQIA+ clients, and/or polyamorous clients is strongly preferred.
This position is ideal for you if you
- Align with Live True Counseling and our passion for the existential-humanistic perspective.
- Eager to be part of a collaborative team that values learning and growing together.
- Committed to continuous personal and professional development.
- Energized by helping others and contributing to the growth of Live True Counseling.
- Able to provide direct and constructive feedback to facilitate growth in others.
- Able to accept direct and constructive feedback and use it for growth.
This position may not be suitable for you if you:
- Are seeking a job to merely clock in and out of.
- Do not feel curious or passionate about the existential-humanistic perspective.
- Prefer not to work collaboratively and does not want to be part of a working community.
- Plan to own your own business in the near future. If that’s you, awesome! But we’re not the place for you. We dedicate a lot of time to our teams, and provide the flexibility, autonomy and space to allow each member of our team to get creative in their role. The ideal person is invested in time and energy in Live True Counseling.
- Do not enjoy helping or being-with others or working as part of a team.
Application Process:
To apply, please email us at [email protected]. We're not looking for a traditional resume or cover letter. Instead, we invite you to introduce yourself in a way that feels authentic to you. This could be in writing, through a video, or any other medium that allows you to express your interest in joining our team at Live True Counseling. We look forward to getting to know you!
