Associate Mental Health Counselor : LMHCA, LMFTA, LAICSW
Thrive Counseling Center
- Federal Way, WA
- $37,000-45,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
At Thrive Counseling Center, we believe that our clients deserve nothing less than exceptional services and support.We also believe that the time between graduation and licensure is a time rich with opportunities to develop your clinical skills, as well as an opportunity to explore who you are as a therapist: what kind of clients do you love to work with? What kind of theoretical orientations or approaches to therapy do you want to learn more about? How do you manage (and thrive) within the energy balance of supporting others while also having a fulfilling personal life?Our work culture weaves the values of support, balance, integrity, stability, diversity, healthy communication, and love of learning into all that we do.Our Associate Therapists benefit from being part of our established practice, having access to exceptional supervision and support, all while exercising their passion for therapy and counseling, but without having to spend the extraordinary amount of time on administrative tasks that come from being on your own."As a therapist whose passion it is to help others achieve emotional and mental wellbeing, Thrive Counseling Center offers caring and unlimited support. Thrive allows me to focus on the work that is most important to me and my clients. I am proud to be a part of this amazing team" - Thrive ProviderAbout the Associate Level Provider Position:We are currently hiring Associate Level Providers (or soon to be Associate Level Providers) who have a passion for their work, and who want to be part of a team-based work atmosphere. Our Associate providers are able to decide on the caseload size that is preferable to their financial, licensure, and personal needs.Work Hours: Due to our clients' requests, we are looking for providers who are available to see clients at the times our clients are most available which includes mid-later afternoons and evenings (3-8 pm), as well as weekend daytime availability.Specific areas of experience and/or interest in gaining experience we are looking for:
- LGBTQ+ affirming providers interested in working with teens, and/or couples, and/or adults
- Trauma-informed providers to work with all ages
- Child, Teen, and Family Providers with a love of supporting our younger clients and their families
- Experience or interest in working with Neurodivergent clients experiencing Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/HD,
- Executive Functioning Struggles, and/or other challenges that come with being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world
- Marriage and Couples Therapy Specialization
- Perform clinical counseling services to clients of Thrive Counseling Center as scheduled, in compliance with applicable rules and regulations, and in accordance with Practice policies.
- Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and ethics in all aspects of one's work with clients, colleagues, and others.
- Respond to clients' correspondence in a timely manner.
- Complete records and reports on time for each client in alignment with Practice policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate a strong sense of case conceptualization.
- Conduct counseling services in a professionla manner to maintain and increase the goodwill and reputation of the Practice.
- Provide a high level of client service.
- Work closely with supervisor and other Practice leaders in developing clinical services.
- Maintain a sense of curiosity and compassion, demonstrated in communications and interactions.
- Associate License (or soon to be) in Washington State (LMHCA, LMFTA, LAICSW, Licensed Clinical Psychologist)
- 1 year of directly related work experience
- Residing in Washington State or having concrete plans to relocate to WA state
- Availability to provide counseling services during the days/times that our clients can most typically attend sessions (mid/late afternoon-evenings and/or weekend days)
- Availability during the days/times that our clients can most typically attend sessions (mid/late afternoon-evenings and/or weekend days)
- ​​​No history of enforcement on your current or previous professional licenses and no potential conflict of interest in working at Thrive.
- For providers interested in part-time positions (16-20 clients per week), average compensation is between $37,000 and $45,000 annually.
- Full-time Associates who consistently see 25 clients a week will earn approximately $57,000-$60,000 per year.
- Full-time Associates seeing 30+ clients per week are making approximately $69,000 per year. For 35 clients a week, providers are making $80,000+. And once our Associates reach full licensure, their compensation rates increase.
Our overall benefits package carries an additional $18,000 average value for FT providers.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Care Benefits with 75% of premiums covered by Thrive. Part-time/Full-time (16+ clinical hours per week) providers are eligible for coverage after 30 days of employment.
- Paid Time Off (paid at clinical rates, 1 hour earned for every 40 hours worked)
- 401K with a 4% match
- Student Loan Repayment Contributions (NEW FOR 2024!) We contribute $100-$300 per month based on tenure for eligible providers
- Mastery Track: for eligible employees, we will contribute up to $1,200 per year to focus on specialty training
- Malpractice Insurance Paid For
- Professional License Paid For
- Compensation for Onboarding Time as well as 5 CEUs (Law and Ethics)
- Tech Stipend monthly
- Continuing Education Opportunities: Monthly Lunch & Learns, consults, in-house CEUs, and special topics offered throughout the year
- Opportunities to connect with colleagues at our social events
- Access to up to 25 CEUs from our Virtual Training Library per year
- WA Family and Medical Leave eligibility (Medical and/or Maternity Leave)
- Flexibility to develop a schedule that balances your personal, financial, and licensure needs with the scheduling needs of your clients.
- Support of an incredible administrative team to support you in doing the work you love: Client Care Team, Billing Team, and Clinical Team for consultation/supervision
- Streamlined and HIPAA-compliant systems that are all cloud-base