Outpatient Psychotherapist- W-2 Status Private Practice Position

Dare To Be Counseling, LLC is looking for an outpatient therapist to join our growing practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The available positions are W-2 employee status and either in person or hybrid.

We are an intentionally small, locally owned, strength-based and social justice minded private practice striving to create a supportive and empowering environment for both our clients and the counselors we employ.

Benefits:

• Competitive, commission-based pay: Earn $56,000 - $100,000 per year completing 20 to 30 client sessions per week.
• Paid Job Training: Earn hourly pay while you complete your orientation, training, and initial client communication.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Employer funded account with funds available to pay for health insurance premiums, out of pocket healthcare costs, and over the counter healthcare items.
• Time Off: Unlimited Unpaid Time off starting at the time of hire. Paid Time Off after one year at Full Time Employee Status.
• Continuing Education: Online Continuing Education Service Subscription and Periodic Group Continuing Education Trainings.
• Flexibility & Independence: Freedom to choose the size of your caseload, the hours and days you work, when to take time off, the population of clients you serve, and when to see clients in-person versus remotely. Ability to work from home or office as desired.
• Great Office Location: A comfortable, welcoming, furnished office in a beautiful and easily accessible historic building centrally located in downtown Grand Rapids with plentiful free parking for employees and clients. All offices have beautiful views of Grand Rapids with screened windows that open.
• Support & Consultation: We prioritize communication and support within our team! Clinical and Business Directors who really care about you and your perspectives. Open and direct access to Clinical Director and Billing & Business Director. Supportive, collaborative team environment with monthly group case consultation and individual case consultation with our clinical director.
• Professional & Social Work Licensure Supervision: Each clinician receives three hours per month of individual supervision with the Clinical Director and two hours per month of group supervision/case consultation with the clinical team.
• Technology, Services, & Supplies: We provide employees with the materials and services they need to do their job. This includes laptops, HIPAA compliant phone service, email, eFax, and telehealth platforms, as well as office supplies, therapy tools and supplies, furniture, business cards, liability insurance, and more.
• Simple Documentation Requirements: We provide an Electronic Health Records system with simple, easy to complete documentation requirements, online intake forms, client appointment reminders, secure messaging, and an online client portal.
• Credentialing & Billing: In-house medical billing to complete your insurance credentialing, coordinate benefits/eligibility, submit and investigate claims, maintain client accounts and collections, respond to client insurance and billing questions. We also have strong client attendance and payment policies and procedures, and a 100% fee collection rate.
• Marketing: We will market your services and provide a Psychology Today profile and other clinician marketing profiles as needed or requested.
• W-2 Employee Status: Being a W-2 employee instead of an independent contractor means you can focus on being a clinician and receive employee benefits. We handle the billing, marketing, credentialing, and administrative costs and tasks, leaving you to enjoy the flexibility and benefits of private practice with no need to start your own business, pay self-employment taxes, or pay for your own equipment, supplies, or services.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree and Current State of Michigan Licensure as an LMSW, LPC, LLP, LP, LMFT, or LLMSW.
• Live in the State of Michigan
• Experience providing counseling services.
• Willingness to gradually increase client load to ultimately provide a minimum of 20 counseling sessions per week.
• Strength-based, culturally competent, and LGBTQ+ affirming.
• Ethical, self-motivated, independent, collaborative, professional, and reliable.
• Effective communication, organization, time-management and documentation. skills
• Ability to maintain appropriate ethical and professional boundaries, including a commitment to self care and work-life balance.
• Candidates seeking remote or hybrid positions must have a private, professional space to conduct telehealth sessions and reliable internet service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a minimum average of 20 psychotherapy sessions per week (240 per quarter) in person or via telehealth using evidence-based practices.
• Perform client assessments and develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Schedule appointments with clients and maintain accurate information in the scheduling & billing calendar.
• Manage time, schedule, and client load effectively. Maintain regular and reliable attendance and timely arrival to work including beginning and ending client sessions on time.
• Respond to client requests and communication in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and current clinical documentation and records in compliance with HIPAA regulations and practice policies and procedures.
• Communicate with a client’s treatment team outside of Dare To Be Counseling as necessary, with appropriate consent documentation.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings, supervision, and training as directed by Dare To Be Counseling, LLC.
• Partner with the practice in marketing, networking, client recruitment, and client retention.
• Maintain Professional Licensure and adhere to all professional standards, laws, rules, regulations, and codes of ethics that are applicable to your health license and the services performed for Dare To Be Counseling, LLC.

Dare To Be Counseling, LLC is committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion and connectedness. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the contributions of applicants of various disciplines, backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, races, sexes, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, disability statuses, ages, religions, body types, relationships statuses, and national origins.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• What type and level of health license do you hold?
• Are you interested in working in person or hybrid in person and remote?
• When would you be available to start?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Human Services: 2 years (Preferred)
• Behavioral health: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49503: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Grand Rapids, MI 49503