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Jessica Van Der Merwe

Q: Where is Jessica Van Der Merwe located?

Jessica Van Der Merwe is based in Portland, OR. They are currently affiliated with Protea Counseling.

Q: What is Jessica Van Der Merwe's specialty?

Jessica Van Der Merwe specializes in mental health. Their current role is Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Q: Where does Jessica Van Der Merwe currently work?

Jessica Van Der Merwe currently works at Protea Counseling. They have been there for 5 years.

Q: What is Jessica Van Der Merwe's educational background?

Jessica Van Der Merwe attended Western Seminary and San Jose State University.

Q: How do I contact Jessica Van Der Merwe for recruiting?

HealthTal provides verified direct email address and phone number for Jessica Van Der Merwe. Subscribe to access full contact details including personal email, direct dial, and LinkedIn profile.

Q: How do I recruit a mental health professional?

Recruiting mental health professionals typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for mental health professionals across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

Q: What is the average salary for a mental health professional in OR?

mental health professionals in OR typically earn $42,000 to $104,000 annually, with a median of $60,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

mental health Portland, OR Protea Counseling

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Overview

Function

Healthcare

Tenure

5 years at Protea Counseling

Gender

Female

Connections

305

Position in HealthTal Database

59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Jessica Van Der Merwe is one of them.
881 mental health professionals are based in OR (out of 17,254 total healthcare contacts in that state).
2 contacts at Protea Counseling are tracked in HealthTal.
Typical mental health compensation in OR: $42,000 – $104,000 (median $60,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
Top employers of mental health professionals in OR: Sole Proprietor (56), Private Practice (30), U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (12).
4% of mental health professionals in OR hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
87% of mental health professionals in OR have verified education credentials on file.

Data refreshed July 2026.

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Education

Western Seminary

Master’s Degree

San Jose State University

B.A., Psychology

Skills

Psychotherapy Community Outreach Research Leadership Crisis Intervention Conflict Resolution Social Services Event Planning Public Speaking Counseling Psychology

About Protea Counseling

Industry

Hospitals & Physicians Clinics

Employees

1 to 19

Revenue

<$1M

Website

proteacounselingpnw.com

Office Location

Portland, OR

Professional Overview

Jessica Van Der Merwe is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, currently affiliated with Protea Counseling, based in Portland, OR. As a mental health, Van Der Merwe contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Portland, OR. They have been with Protea Counseling for 5 years. Van Der Merwe holds academic credentials, including Master’s Degree and B.A., Psychology, from Western Seminary and San Jose State University. Core competencies include Psychotherapy, Community Outreach, Research, Leadership, Crisis Intervention. Protea Counseling operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1 to 19 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Portland, OR healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Recruiting mental health

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jessica Van Der Merwe located?

Jessica Van Der Merwe is based in Portland, OR. They are currently affiliated with Protea Counseling.

What is Jessica Van Der Merwe's specialty?

Jessica Van Der Merwe specializes in mental health. Their current role is Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Where does Jessica Van Der Merwe currently work?

Jessica Van Der Merwe currently works at Protea Counseling. They have been there for 5 years.

What is Jessica Van Der Merwe's educational background?

Jessica Van Der Merwe attended Western Seminary and San Jose State University.

How do I contact Jessica Van Der Merwe for recruiting?

HealthTal provides verified direct email address and phone number for Jessica Van Der Merwe. Subscribe to access full contact details including personal email, direct dial, and LinkedIn profile.

How do I recruit a mental health professional?

Recruiting mental health professionals typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for mental health professionals across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a mental health professional in OR?

mental health professionals in OR typically earn $42,000 to $104,000 annually, with a median of $60,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.