Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Therapist Position

The Dwelling Place Counseling Center

Qualifications

• Master's (Preferred)
• License in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW)

Benefits

Flexible schedule

You can grow your skill set and knowledge base.

The ability to work from home

Free marketing and business consultation

Full Job Description

Please read entire job listing and include a cover letter indicating why you might be a good fit based on this description.*** This is an independent contract position for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) at a private-pay group private practice in the Crystal River, Florida. It is an ideal position for a Therapist who is passionate about their work and would essentially like to be in business for themselves but at a Practice where all of the foundational business components and systems are already in place - and where you will receive new client inquiries, marketing assistance, and consultation to help you grow. As a part of your rate split, we provide a furnished office space, access to our electronic health record (plus a secure video platform), support/resources, and space on our well-established website for a picture and bio. This is not an entirely passive position and will likely involve slow and gradual growth with the need for therapist to build a presence and market themselves to some degree in order to be successful.

Contract therapist will be able to work within their specialty, with their "ideal client", using the methods they prefer. This position is most ideal for someone who is not initially relying on contract work to be a primary form of income. Building a caseload may take some time, with client referrals coming from marketing efforts done by The Dwelling Place Counseling Center and website traffic. Independent contractor will receive some general inquiries as they come into the practice but may not be able to be fully dependent on the practice to build a full caseload. Therapist may also need to market themselves on counseling directories (such as Psychology Today) and network in the community in order to establish a presence. In an effort to grow the practice and accelerate a presence withing the community, the Dwelling Place Counseling Center will participate in community events and request our providers to make a presence at these events as well. The Dwelling Place Counseling Center can provide resources, marketing, and business consultation.

As an independent contractor, therapist may have some of their own expenses (transportation, computer equipment/phone/supplies needed for work, etc). In addition, independent contractors will not be employees of the practice and are not eligible for benefits that may come along with W2 employment (such as paid time off, health insurance, retirement savings/matching).

Hours:

We are seeking a therapist who is interested in building a caseload over time and who has a primary focus of building a full-time caseload (approx 15-25 sessions per week). Therapist have the ability to make their own schedule and will have access to physical office Mon-Fri (with weekends optional). Therapist may also conduct secure video sessions at their preferred time/location.

Ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about their clinical work and able to identify "ideal client", clinical preferences, a primary theoretic approach, and at least one area of expertise.
• Willing to see clients in-office and/or by secure video sessions, depending on client needs.
• Close enough to the Crystal River office to be able to see clients for in-person sessions.
• A self-starter and a great communicator.
• Comfortable and proficient using technology (computer, electronic health record, etc)
• Reliable, organized, and independent but also willing to communicate/collaborate as it relates to business functions.
• Flexible with schedule and open to the changes that take place as growth in the organization occurs.
• Knowledgeable as it relates to evidence-based practices.
• A good and timely communicator and able/willing to reply to practice and/or client phone or email inquiries on the same business day if during regular business hours (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm).
• Someone who enjoys collaborating and consulting with other therapists to develop clinical and business skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Meeting with clients weekly or as scheduled for 50-60 minute sessions.
• Completing standard documentation requirements.
• Maintaining calendar in the Electronic Health Record.
• Communicating with other parties as to schedule and times when office will be in use.
• Communicating between sessions with clients if/as needed for scheduling issues.
• Sending client new intake paperwork to complete and following up with clients if necessary to ensure they complete.
• Creating and maintaining directory profile listings that outline therapeutic approach, expertise, clinical background, etc.
• Attendance to weekly supervision meetings to discuss issues related to current caseload. 

Perks:

• Marketing assistance provided
• A fully-furnished office space.
• Free access to Electronic Health Record with a secure video platform.
• Case consultation

Required experience:

Fully licensed with at least some experience in private practice.

Pay Structure:

$40.00-$60.00 an hour based on experience, and credentials

The Dwelling Place Counseling Center provided the following inclusive hiring information:

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• Weekends optional

COVID-19 considerations:
Following CDC guidelines as recommended

Application Question(s):

• What is your availability to see clients?
• Are you fully licensed?
• Is the Crystal River area a reasonable commute?
• Do you have any experience in Private Practice?
• Building a caseload may take some time and some effort on your part (such as listing yourself on directories, building a presence in the community, and networking with other professionals. Is this an ideal situation for you?
• Do you have a reliable computer with audio/video to access and use the secure electronic health record for video sessions and documentation?
• Do you prefer more remote clients or in-person clients?

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour based on experience

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Crystal River, FL 34428: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Crystal River, FL 34428