Licensed Professional Counselor - Psych Adult

About the Role

The Licensed Professional Counselor serves as a vital member of the Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at Providence Portland Medical Center. This part-time, day-shift position is dedicated to the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric and substance use disorders. Working under direct clinical supervision, the counselor collaborates with patients and their support systems to assess risk, implement safety plans, and deliver specialized psychotherapy services. The role utilizes evidence-based approaches—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy—to reduce or resolve symptoms within individual, group, and family settings.

This position is designed for a professional working toward licensure, operating under a Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists-approved supervision plan. The counselor will actively participate in milieu management and function as an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team.

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856, rooted in a tradition of caring for the poor and vulnerable. As the largest healthcare system and private employer in Oregon, our network spans from the Columbia Gorge to coastal communities and the urban setting of Portland. Our award-winning medical centers are renowned for outstanding programs in behavioral health, alongside cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, and trauma care.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise: "Know me, care for me, ease my way." We foster a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. We believe that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them, ensuring every voice matters in our mission to care for everyone, especially the most vulnerable.

Hiring Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to learn more about life at Providence by visiting our careers page. Applications are reviewed based on relevant experience and qualifications. For applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles, qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Equal Opportunity

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. We believe diversity makes us stronger and are dedicated to shaping an inclusive environment where everyone is essential, heard, and respected. We provide equal opportunities for advancement regardless of race, color, gender, disability, veteran status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.