Trillium Family Services·Portland, Oregon
Provide intensive therapy and 24/7 care to children and families within residential treatment settings. Address acute behaviors and mental health diagnoses across psychiatric, subacute, and secure adolescent inpatient levels of care.
Our community needs you! As a member of Trillium Family Services, you will be provided with the opportunity to make meaningful impacts in a culture that welcomes innovation, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching personal & professional fulfillment!
Join us in supporting our Mission of "Building Brighter Futures with Children and Families.
Take advantage of what Trillium has to offer: Variable hours/Flexible schedule within our Residential Programs at our Portland Metro location
Residential treatment provides 24/7 care and intensive therapy to address mental health needs. It offers three levels of care -- Psychiatric Residential, Subacute, and Secure Adolescent Inpatient. Residential therapists get to work with acute behaviors and diagnoses in a supportive and teaching environment, similar to working at a teaching hospital.
Completion of master's degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or another field.
Eligible for certification in the State of Oregon as a licensed professional counselor, clinical social worker, psychologist, or marriage & family therapist
Previous work experience with children and/or adolescence preferred
Experienced at the QMHA or QMHP level (including internship and practicum experience) in an outpatient mental health treatment facility, hospital, residential or day treatment setting providing counseling services to children, adolescents, and families.
You are mission sensed, seeking meaningful work and career growth.
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Our vision is to create safe communities where children are healthy, and every family has the opportunity for success. Families get the support they need – when and where they need it. There is a focus on prevention and health; organizations and systems are connected in a synergistic sanctuary community that generates: Non –violence, Growth and Change, Democracy, Emotional intelligence, social learning, Open communication, and Social Responsibility.
Our investment in the future of each child means that the next generation of Oregonians will have the skills to contribute meaningfully through employment, community service, and raising their own healthy families.
At TFS we believe that every child and family can have a brighter future, through the love we bring together we can make this possible. There is so much need for mental and emotional support at all levels of our communities.
We are guided by the simple yet crucial mission of building brighter futures with children and families.
Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, contact the HR department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.
Consideration of candidates will begin will be on-going for current and future recruitment.
If you need accommodation to review the information and/or complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
Trillium Family Services is a drug free workplace. All final applicants will be subject to a criminal record identification check pursuant to ORS 181.536.727.537 and agency policy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and support a culturally linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce.
Requires a master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work and eligibility for Oregon state licensure. Previous experience with children and adolescents in a mental health or residential setting is preferred.
Market context
In Oregon, behavioral-health peer support roles often see steady demand in community mental health, recovery, and crisis support settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for lived recovery experience, certification eligibility, and practical requirements like a valid Oregon driver’s license and background clearance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification path and gather documentation before applying.
