In Person Therapist - Contractor
Brightways Counseling Group·Portland, Oregon
Brightways Counseling Group·Portland, Oregon
Provide evidence-based, measurement-informed in-person therapy to clients from a private office location. Responsible for completing treatment plans every 90 days and maintaining all necessary clinical documentation for payment.
Brightways Counseling Group is seeking experienced Licensed Therapists to provide in-person therapy services from their own office locations as independent contractors.
This opportunity is ideal for clinicians who want to maintain or grow an in-person practice while gaining access to consistent referrals, insurance partnerships, and administrative support - without taking on the full operational complexity of building and managing every aspect independently.
Why Contract With Brightways?
Weekly Pay Get paid every week for completed clinical work - no waiting on insurance timelines.
Competitive Compensation Earn $100 per clinical hour, reflecting in-person delivery and office overhead. Your income scales directly with your caseload.
Autonomy + Flexibility Work as much or as little as you choose (minimum 20 hours of availability per week) Maintain control of your own office environment and clinical approach No required meetings or mandated caseloads beyond your stated availability
We Handle the Administrative Work Brightways provides full administrative support so you can focus solely on clinical care: All client referrals generated for you All clients pre-screened before scheduling Scheduling handled by our team Insurance credentialing completed for you Billing, claims submission, and payment reconciliation EHR platform provided You focus on care. We handle the rest.
What You’ll Do Provide evidence-based, measurement-informed care Complete treatment plans every 90 days Complete clinical documentation for payment Deliver in-person care from your private, secure office
Office & Site Requirements (In-Person Services) To support insurance billing, clinicians must have access to a consistent, private location for in-person sessions. This can be a commercial office or a fully enclosed home office, provided it meets the criteria below.
Be a private, fully enclosed room suitable for confidential therapy (not a shared or open setting) Be a consistent, dedicated location (not a rotating or ad hoc space) Have a verifiable physical address for credentialing - must be based in Oregon Meet HIPAA privacy and safety standards
As part of onboarding and credentialing, you may be asked to: Complete a brief virtual walkthrough or provide photos of the space Provide documentation (e.g., lease, ownership, or permission to use the space) Confirm professional liability insurance covering in-person services at this location
Additional note: ADA accessibility is preferred where applicable
Both the clinician and the office location must be credentialed with insurance payers prior to seeing clients. Most clinicians find their current space already meets these requirements or only needs minor adjustments.
Must reside in the state of Oregon Must hold an active Oregon clinical license (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field Minimum 3 years of in-person clinical experience using evidence-based practices Experience working with any age group (children, adolescents, or adults) Ability to maintain a compliant private practice setting Successful background check Must provide an office location in Oregon
Availability We’ve found the best fit for Brightways are clinicians who can offer at least 20 hours per week of availability. You pick the times. You pick the days.
About Brightways Brightways Counseling Group is an Oregon-based behavioral health organization committed to expanding access to high-quality mental healthcare. We believe clinicians should be able to practice independently without being weighed down by administrative work. Our goal is to make independent practice simple, flexible, and financially rewarding.
Ready to Work on Your Terms? If you’re a Licensed Therapist who wants independence, flexibility, and weekly pay - without the administrative burden - we’d love to connect. Apply today and build the practice you want, on your terms.
Must be a licensed therapist (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) residing in Oregon with a Master's degree and at least 3 years of in-person clinical experience. Candidates must provide their own HIPAA-compliant office space within Oregon.
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.
