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Position: Associates AMFT, ACSW, APPC 

Position Overview

Our mission is to provide high-quality, short-term, culturally informed therapy, with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary framework, while helping associate clinicians grow into confident, skilled, and successful independent practitioners.

We are seeking motivated and compassionate associates who want to strengthen their clinical skills, complete supervised hours toward licensure, and learn how to build and maintain a sustainable private practice caseload. Associates receive clinical supervision, structure, guidance, and support from an experienced team throughout their training.

IPS provides referrals when available, while also encouraging associates to participate in outreach and client engagement so they can develop practical experience building a caseload. Our training model is designed to support both strong clinical development and the business skills needed for independent practice.

This is a pre-licensure training position for post-graduate associate clinicians completing hours toward licensure. As associates approach the completion of their training, we work to support a thoughtful transition into the next stage of their professional journey.

Our goal is for clinicians to leave IPS feeling prepared and confident with strong clinical skills, experience managing a caseload, and a solid foundation for building a successful private practice after licensure.

This opportunity is especially well-suited for clinicians seeking a flexible, part-time training environment where they can grow, gain experience, and prepare for independent practice.

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain a minimum of 20 weekly client sessions, with the expectation to build your caseload within 4 months.
• Complete documentation (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes) within 48 hours in our EHR system.
• Attend required clinical supervision (group, triad, or individual).
• Provide culturally responsive short-term CBT and affirming care to clients.
• Integrate objective data (e.g., self-report outcome measures) to inform case conceptualization and treatment planning.
• Option to train in immigration evaluations (VAWA, U-Visa, Hardship, Asylum) when clinically appropriate.
• Participate in marketing and outreach efforts to build and sustain a caseload.

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Qualifications & Skills

• Active registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) or the Board of Psychology (Psychological Assistant).
• At least 500 direct client hours and fewer than 1,500 total supervised hours preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to provide LGBTQIA+-affirming, short-term CBT therapy and culturally informed care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently.
• Availability for at least two evenings (~last possible appointment by 8 pm) and/or one weekend day (~available between 9 am to 2 pm).
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required.
• Must be willing to provide in-person sessions at an IPS office location.

Compensation & Benefits 

• W-2 Employment Status with competitive hourly pay.
• Pay range: $36.00 – $43.00 per client hour, based on experience and caseload. Enhanced hourly rates are available to clinicians who maintain over 20 weekly clients.
• Clinical supervision is paid at the minimum wage rate.
• Administrative non-clinical paid at the minimum wage rate.
• Paid sick time.
• Professional stipends, including paid BBS fees and licensure prep reimbursement, available for clinicians who meet performance benchmarks.
• An optional retirement plan and Aflac.
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid options when feasible.
• Telehealth disclaimer: Employees may provide telehealth from home at their discretion; IPS does not require home-based work.
• Professional development opportunities in: Insurance billing & credentialing; Documentation for audits and medical necessity; Private-practice marketing and management; Optional training in immigration evaluation services

Equal Opportunity Statement

IPS celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.