10 Nov
Private Practice Therapist/ Counselor
Oregon, Portland , 97201 Portland USA

Associate Counselor (LPC Candidate)

Location:

Must be a legal resident in Oregon. All work is Remote with Oregon-based patients

About Brighter Days Therapy:

Brighter Days is a small private practice led by Skyler Johnston, LPC. We are passionate about serving our community while also ensuring the health and mental wellbeing of our staff. We serve diverse clients and populations. We have an overflowing pipeline of patients looking for a therapist and are able to help LPC candidates ramp up to a full caseload at the speed that is comfortable and ensures success.

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated pre-Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) candidate to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity to complete the required supervised hours for LPC certification under the mentorship of an experienced, licensed counselor.

Who we are recruiting:

LPC Candidates with 500+ hours of experience. The fewer hours of prior experience, the more we will expect the candidate to prove resourcefulness, organizational skills, and entrepreneurial abilities. As a small practice, our firm is best suited to ambitious, organized, self-starter LPC candidates that are able to manage their own clients, notes, accounts and calendars. This is one of the best ways to learn the ropes of private practice with a support network.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide counseling services under the supervision of a licensed counselor

Participate in case management and treatment planning

Engage in professional development activities, including supervision sessions

Adhere to ethical guidelines and maintain confidentiality

Submit notes for sessions by the end of each week

Ensure patients properly use the Patient Portal, register their insurance and pay deductibles

Conduct all patient appointments through TherapyNotes Video calls

Stay up-to-date on current research and best practices in therapy

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field

Current registration as an LPC candidate in OR

Commitment to complete required supervised clinical hours for LPC certification

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organizational skills to ensure client billing and note submission are completed in a timely manner

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations

Demonstrated autonomy to manage caseload and raise questions (case, billing or note related) to supervisor

A commitment to adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the American Counseling Association

Familiarity with HIPAA regulations to ensure privacy and confidentiality of patient information

Strong organizational skills to manage documentation requirements

Commitment to professional development and growth within the field of mental health

Must be registered with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists

Must be an Oregon resident

Working with the Supervising Therapist:

Receive mentorship and guidance from an experienced, licensed therapy Supervisor

Supervision sessions will be scheduled regularly to support your professional growth and licensure requirements

Regular supervision sessions ensure a supportive, learning-focused environment to enhance clinical skills and knowledge, ensuring success while working with diverse client populations

Heavily Discounted Supervision Session Rates:

Individual: $60 per session

Group: $50 per session

Note: Supervision sessions are to deep dive into therapeutic work. This is for hours towards licensure and is in addition to ongoing manager support and weekly touch bases.

Compensation Structure:

Highly Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience at Brighter Days Therapy:

0 - 1000 Hours with BDT: $55 per hour

1001 - 2000 Hours with BDT: $60 per hour

2000+ Hours with BDT (Non-Licensed): $65 per hour

Ability to earn $5/ hr bonuses on all sessions when holding 15 or more weekly sessions, including note submission and collected deductible (bonus model to be discussed with contract)

Benefits:

Opportunity to gain diverse clinical experience and log hours

$150 monthly healthcare stipend

Supportive team environment.

Professional development opportunities

Learning the basics of running a private practice, managing a case load, billing and more

Therapy Notes License paid for by BDT (note taking, video, accounting software)

Psychology Today marketing profile and set-up support

Client referrals to support caseload

401k Savings through Human Interest

Set your own hours/ schedule

Billing support when encounter claim issues

Requirements:

Must work a minimum of 750 hours (client sessions), including notes submission, each year

Minimum Commitment: 16 clinical hours per week, 47 weeks per year

Must maintain active liability insurance

This is a full time role and LPC candidates can not work for other Therapy practices or agencies while employed with BDT.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Brighterdaystherapygroup@gmail.com. References will be requested as part of the interview process.

Join our dynamic team and grow your skills under the mentorship of an exceptional therapy Supervisor. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career path as a Therapy Associate! Our practice is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and clients. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.


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