Prevention Specialist / Child and Family Therapist

Job overview

The Prevention Specialist / Child and Family Therapist role is onsite in Portland, OR, serving the Portland-Centennial School District. The posting lists starting pay of $58,000–$63,800 for unlicensed candidates and $62,640–$68,904 for licensed candidates. Trillium Family Services describes the role as supporting children, families, and youth well-being. This dual-role position combines school-based prevention programming with clinical therapy. It supports healthier school environments and client wellness through prevention education, individualized treatment, collaboration, and clinical documentation.

What you'll do

• Deliver school presentations and prevention programming
• partner with school personnel and community groups
• provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based, culturally responsive practices
• develop and implement individualized treatment plans for a caseload of approximately 20–30 clients
• document services and maintain clinical records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

prevention specialist

child and family therapist

portland or

trillium family services

school-based services

individual therapy

family therapy

group therapy

oregon licensure

master’s degree

40 hours per week

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

no weekends

$58k–$68,904 starting

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $2,000 hiring bonus subject to terms
• agency-paid employee benefits
• 6% agency retirement contribution
• free clinical supervision
• advancement pathway
• creative work across clinical and school-based settings.

Why this role

A master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related field is required. Candidates must be eligible for Oregon licensure or currently licensed. Schedule is 40 hours per week, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with no weekends; free clinical supervision is available toward licensure.

About the employer

Trillium Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.