Independent Contractor - Clinical Therapist - Maryhurst

The Clinical Therapist is responsible for leading the treatment process of their client's caseload. They facilitate and supervise the treatment planning process, and the Clinical Therapist completes all clinical documentation within stated times. The Clinical Therapist serves as a liaison and representative for children, families, and outside agencies within Maryhurst. They provide direct services of weekly individual and group therapy as well as family therapy as indicated. The Clinical Therapist also monitors the effectiveness and efficiency of services for Quality Assurance. The Clinical Therapist interfaces with other community resources such as legal and medical systems, as well as connects all services within the Maryhurst system for individual clients (therapy, medical, psychiatric, education, spiritual, etc.). The Clinical Therapist assesses the client/family's needs and makes referrals to appropriate resources. They ensure that the client is in the most appropriate, least restrictive setting and has clear goals toward permanency.

Join Our Team

Seeking a compassionate, licensed or limited license therapist to provide therapy for our clientele. The ideal candidate has at least two years of post-graduate experience in the field, strong clinical skills and confidence working with trauma. Experience and a desire to work with teens is a plus. They are passionate about providing excellent client care, work well independently, and have good organizational and time management skills.

Type of Position: Fulltime 1099 Contractor

Compensation: Starting at $55 - $75

Therapists are paid a flat rate per session. As a contractor, you are responsible for taxes and malpractice insurance.

Hours: Part- and Full-time availability. Flexibility to negotiate scheduled hours. Office hours available Monday through Sunday 8am-9pm. Immediate clients to place and caseload will build over time.

Work Setting:

This position is perfect for someone who:

• works well independently and wants flexibility in their schedule and work setting;
• enjoys getting notes completed the day that services took place (strict documentation guidelines)
• strong sense of commitment to clients and can show up for clients every week

Primary responsibilities:

• Offer a mutually agreed-upon number of clinical therapy hours per week, with the flexibility to gradually increase/decrease the caseload. The therapist has the ability to work up to 30 hours per week or more.
• Prepare and maintain up-to-date, timely electronic chart records, including treatment plans, assessments, and session notes.

Qualifications of ideal candidates include:

• A master's degree or PhD in social services or a related field.
• A current, valid license to practice in the state of Kentucky, CSW, LPCA, LCSW, LMFT, LPC. Preference for fully licensed therapist, but consideration given to provisionally licensed therapist with training in a specific modality and previous mental health experience.
• Completed basic training in treatment modalities such as DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing etc.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and the ability to establish rapport with clients to create a trusting therapeutic relationship.
• Sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity, and the ability to adapt therapeutic approaches accordingly.
• Adherence to ethical guidelines and strict confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and use of electronic health records (EHR) systems.