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Position: Associate AMFT, ACSW, APPC / LMFT, LCSW

Position Overview:

We are seeking motivated associates who are interested in building a private practice. This role is ideal for those looking to develop their caseload with the support and referrals from our team. While the position is insurance-based, associates must be self-driven and capable of marketing and advertising their services to maintain an active caseload.

Unlike community mental health clinics, clients are not automatically assigned; the goal is to guide you toward establishing a private practice. You will be responsible for networking and actively recruiting your clients. We will provide referrals when available.

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain a minimum of 20 weekly client appointments, with the expectation to build your caseload within 3-4 months.
• Complete documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes, within 48 hours of service using our electronic health record system (EHR).
• If interested and clinically appropriate, gain experience completing immigration evaluations (VAWA, U-VISAS, Hardship, Asylum). Must be completed within a 2-week timeframe.
• Contact referrals within 24 hours to schedule appointments. Periodically monitor e-mails and/or messages via OWL EHR.
• Committed to cultural humility and providing sex-positive, anti-oppressive, culturally responsive psychotherapy.
• Ability to develop SMART treatment plans and goals within a medical necessity model and use of DSM-5 TR diagnosis.
• Assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes are to be completed within 48 hours using our EHR system. 

• Contact referrals within 24 hours to schedule appointments. Periodically monitor e-mails and/or messages via the EHR.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Active Registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) or the Board of Psychology (psychological assistants).
• Ability to provide culturally informed, LGBTQA+ affirmative psychotherapy services.
• Minimum of 500 hours of client experience and no more than 1,500 hours.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written, oral, and public communication skills.
• Must maintain professional liability insurance.
• Must be self-motivated and able to market and advertise services to maintain an active caseload.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work independently.
• Be available for clinical supervision (triad/individual) as scheduled.
• Must be willing to see clients in person (Office-based).
• Must be available at least two evenings.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus but not required.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Clinical supervision is provided in group, triad, or individual settings.
• Compensation DOE ranges from $35 to $45 per clinical hour (for associates).
• Higher rate paid for clients over the expected weekly caseload.
• Compensation DOE and insurance plan reimbursement range from $55 to $70 for licensed clinicians.
• Clinical supervision is paid to you at $18 hourly rate.
• W-2 employment status with competitive pay.
• Paid sick time.
• Retirement plan (optional)
• Flexible schedule with hybrid options when feasible (depending on need).
• Opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about insurance and credentialing, Electronic Health Records (EHR), and documentation, preparing you for future private practice management.
• Upon licensure, clients can transition to your private practice if they choose to continue working with you.