TEMPORARY PART-TIME PROGRAM ASSISTANT

TEMPORARY PART-TIME PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Open Path Psychotherapy Collective is seeking a part-time, temporary employee to assist our team in reviewing and processing therapist membership applications, as well as taking care of other administrative tasks as needed. The ideal Program Assistant is someone who has strong attention to detail, is able to work independently, and wants to support therapists in their process of becoming members of Open Path. The position is 15 hours of work per week starting Jully 1, 2025 and continuing through the end of December 2025. There may be potential for this position to continue into 2026, depending on organizational needs. If it does continue, it will become a permanent part-time position with benefits.

Organizational background: Our organization provides people in need with access to transformative and affordable mental health care. We envision a just, compassionate world where all people can easily access the care 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. Since our founding in 2013, Open Path has connected over 150,000 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:

• Clearly and confidently communicate. Writing must be clear, concise, and illustrate proper grammar and spelling in English.
• Have strong organizational skills.
• Be able to work efficiently while paying attention to detail.
• Feel confident working from home and staying on task.
• Be able to work independently while integrating feedback and new information.
• Be able to appropriately handle confidential information.

Hours and Location: This is a part-time position with afternoon hours. The exact hours will be determined in conversation with the candidate, though candidates should expect the hours to occur between Monday-Friday, roughly from 4-7pm 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 Assistant will need to use their laptop for this position.

Compensation: $20/hour. This temporary, P/T position does not include benefits.

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 Assistant Application” and your last name in the subject line of your email. The deadline to apply is July 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” 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.