Child & Family Therapist

Join Trillium Family Services - Make a Difference in Young Lives and Families

About Us

At Trillium Family Services we are dedicated to helping children and adolescents navigate emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges in a structured, supportive environment. Our residential treatment facility specializes in providing trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for youth aged 13-18. We are currently seeking a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Graduate-Level Child Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team.

Position Overview

The Graduate-Level Child Therapist will provide direct clinical services to adolescents residing in our facility, including individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with youth in a residential setting and is either fully licensed or working toward clinical licensure.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Provide regular individual and group therapy sessions.
• Facilitate family therapy sessions and support family involvement in the treatment process.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and direct care staff.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency and state guidelines.
• Participate in clinical team meetings, case reviews, and staff trainings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field.
• Licensure or license-eligible in the state of Oregon (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LPCC, etc.).
• Experience working with adolescents in mental health or residential settings is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, adolescent development, and evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, TF-CBT).
• Ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries with youth and families.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.

Salary

• Unlicensed: no experience required starting at $68,320 (Depending on Experience) - relevant, verified previous experience will be considered in wage offer determination
• Licensed: in State of Oregon starting at $73,120 (Depending on Experience) - relevant, verified previous experience will be considered in wage offer determination
• We provide free In-House Licensure Supervision which on average could cost up to $100.00/hour saving the employee thousands of dollars a year.
• Flexible 40 hour per week work schedule
• $2.000 hiring incentive *terms and conditions apply

Benefits

• We offer an excellent benefits package, including the following:
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave.
• Paid Holidays.
• Employer Paid Medical, Vision, and Dental for Full Time Employees.
• Employer Paid Long term disability insurance.
• Employer Paid Life insurance, with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit.
• A retirement benefit is provided by Trillium Family Services in the form of a matching 401 (K) option. – up to %6 match
• Membership is available to all employees in local credit unions.
• Multidisciplinary Team Approach collaborating with psychiatrists, health care nurses and other professionals.
• Free In-House Licensure Supervision
• Educational and Training Opportunities with Experienced, Supportive Leaders

Pay Equity

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.