Career Opportunities with Connections First
Join Our Team at Connections First
Hiring: Full time Licensed and Pre-Licensed Mental Health Therapists
(Hybrid, In-Person, Telehealth)
About us
We are a COA accredited agency.
At Connections First, we believe our greatest strength lies in our people. We are dedicated to fostering meaningful, enduring connections with our clients and within our team. As we grow, our mission remains steadfast: to provide exceptional client care while nurturing the personal and professional development of every team member.
Why Join Connections First?
We offer a transformative and supportive work environment that prioritizes:
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Connection: Building safe, attuned therapeutic relationships as the foundation for healing
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Compassion: Creating a reliable environment rooted in trust and understanding
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Commitment to Growth: Supporting continuous professional development to stay at the forefront of psychotherapy practices
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Inclusivity: Celebrating individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, including BIPOC, immigrants, neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQIA+, and survivors of trauma and oppression.
What We Offer:
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Steady Referrals: As a COA-accredited agency we provide a consistent flow of client referrals, including members of CareOregon and Trillium
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Comprehensive Benefits: Medical insurance, retirement plan with 401(k) matching, paid time off, EAP, and liability insurance
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Competitive Pay: W2 position, hourly pay structure ($46.00–$82.00 per hour) plus an onboarding/training bonus
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Clinical Supervision: outstanding clinical and licensure (individual & group) supervision from highly trained and skilled licensed clinicians dedicated to your growth and professional excellence
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Full Administrative Support: Credentialing, billing, claims tracking, referral sources, HR assistance, and more
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Professional Development: Clinical training opportunities, tuition support, clinical case consultations, and supervision
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Workspace Amenities: Fully furnished offices, conference room, ADA accessibility, and flexible scheduling
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Team Culture: Join a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative team environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Minimum 500 hours of post graduation experience offering individual and/or family therapy
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Licensed or Associates registered to practice in Oregon
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Experience with evidence-based treatments for mood, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, and more
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Strong clinical documentation skills and meet all CareOregon and COA-related standards and requirements
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Proficiency with software platforms like Simple Practice and G-Suite
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Ability to build and maintain professional therapeutic relationships
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Commitment to working collaboratively in a culturally diverse environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Advanced training in complex trauma treatment
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Experience or training in working with Neurodivergence
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Familiarity with mindfulness-based psychotherapies
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Openness to training in EMDR, Brainspotting, or body-centered modalities
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Desire to grow as an attuned and relational therapist.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide therapy services aligned with our mission and values
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Utilize focused therapy approaches and outcome measures
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Maintain a clinical caseload with timely documentation
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Participate in supervision, consultations, and training
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Engage in ongoing evidence-based specialty training.
How to Apply
If you are a licensed or pre-licensed therapist passionate about transformative care, we’d love to hear from you!
Submit your resume and CV to danijela@connectionsfirst.org and take the next step in joining our team, where healing begins with connection.
Connections First, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and clients.