PART-TIME PROGRAM ASSOCIATE (MHE)

PART-TIME PROGRAM ASSOCIATE

Open Path Psychotherapy Collective is seeking a part-time employee to assist our team in handling the day-to-day operations of our Mental Health Education initiative. The ideal Program Associate is someone who has strong attention to detail, is able to work independently, and wants to support students in their education journey with Open Path. The position is 20 hours of work per week starting on or around January 12, 2026.

Organizational background: Our organization provides people in need with access to transformative and affordable mental health care and mental health education. We envision a just, compassionate world where all people can easily access the care and education they need to thrive.

In partnership with licensed mental health clinicians throughout the United States and Canada, Open Path provides middle and lower-income level clients with access to affordable mental health care and education. Since our founding in 2013, Open Path has connected over 165,000 clients to affordable psychotherapeutic care. Additionally, Open Path has had over 75,000 students sign on to take one of our affordable online wellness courses.

Candidates for this position must:

• Support students in need of affordable mental health wellness courses via phone, email, and live chat support.
• Coordinate certificate processing and shipping.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and account inquiries for all wellness programs.
• Communicate program needs, recommendations, and issues to the Program Manager.
• Help with necessary website testing when site or course updates are made and support Program Manager with policy updates as needed.
• Create and share monthly revenue reports.
• Keep all program manuals and FAQs up to date.

Hours and Location: This is a part-time position with afternoon hours. Candidates should expect the hours to occur between Monday-Friday, from 1pm-5pm Eastern Time.

Open Path’s headquarters are located in Asheville, NC. Candidates may reside in any state in the United States as long as they are able to work the desired days and hours.

The Program Associate will need to use their laptop for this position. If you are already working a full-time job you do not plan to leave, please do not apply for this position! This position is perfect for people with another part-time job, students, or people looking to slowly enter the work world.

Compensation: $25/hour plus 39 paid days off per year.

To Apply: Please send your resume (in an attachment) and your cover letter in the body of your email (not as an attachment) to Paul Fugelsang, our Executive Director, at careers@openpathcollective.org. Write “Program Associate Application/MHE” and your last name in the subject line of your email. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2025.

Email Request: In a separate email, please write to careers@openpathcollective.org and briefly answer the following two questions: 1. What's one of your favorite movies and why do you like it so much? (Feel free to sub in your favorite TV show, album, or book instead of talking about a favorite movie) 2. Please share a quote that inspires you or causes deep reflection. Briefly let us know why this quote speaks to you or has helped you along your path.

In the subject line of the email, please put the words “Program Associate Applicant Answers/MHE” and your last name.

Open Path is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms Open Path’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

No phone calls regarding this position.

Open Path has a generous paid time off program for part time employees resulting in 39 paid days off per year.