Therapist

Summary of Organization

Our outpatient group practice provides mental health care to a broad range of clients, especially those from marginalized populations. We are in-network with several commercial and government insurance health plans. We also provide “superbills” for out-of-network reimbursement. Our group is licensed across multiple states. Providers deliver service in all aspects of therapy, including clinical diagnosis, assessment, treatment and discharge planning, and case management.

Position Overview

Location: Fully remote

Hours per week: 25 hours, on average, per week

Workdays: Providers set their own schedule and can choose any times between Sun-Sat 8am-8pm CT

Job Overview

Therapist will work, as a part of an outpatient clinical team, to provide effective mental health services to clients, including conducting intake interviews and biopsychosocial assessments, diagnosing mental disorders, developing treatment and discharge plans, and delivering evidence-based practices. The therapist will ensure that services are provided to clients in a manner that is timely, necessary, and congruent with their age, strengths, needs, culture, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual and/or couples psychotherapy • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and diagnosis as a part of the intake process for new clients • Assess client needs, develop treatment plans, and work towards measurable outcomes • Maintain timely and accurate chart information and documentation in compliance with state laws, agency guidelines, and insurance payer requirements • Adhere to federal and state regulations, agency guidelines, and applicable laws pertaining to confidentiality of client and staff information • Participate in case reviews, staff meetings, and individual and group supervision • Engage in training and professional development on a continual basis • Foster effective working relationships with clients, staff, and the broader community • Practice in accordance to the NASW Code of Ethics at all times • Perform other tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or a related degree • Must be eligible for licensure in IL as an LSW and open to licensure in other states down the road

Salary and Benefits

• Starting pay of $50 per 1-hr psychotherapy session, or the equivalent of $60,000 per year based on 25 sessions/week for 48 weeks (4 weeks off) • A new laptop will be provided • Extensive training opportunities will be provided, including: o 1-on-1 clinical supervision with an LCSW o Group supervision facilitated by an LCSW o Peer case consultations o Training in CBT, DBT, EMDR, Gottman, suicide and safety planning, college mental health, borderline personality disorders, and others • 401(k) retirement plan with 100% employer match up to 6% of gross pay (highest allowed amount by law) • There is a waitlist of clients waiting for you, so it won’t take many months to fill your caseload • Lots of opportunities to learn and grow outside of therapy (in areas where we’re involved such as nonprofit work)

To Apply

Please email your resume to info@merakhealth.us. IL is currently waiving the LSW licensure application fee. No examination is required for LSW licensure in IL. The process to get paneled with insurance takes approximately 6 months, so if you are interested in this position, please apply right away so we can get started sooner rather than later. You can learn more about us at merakhealth.us.

 

FAQs

Here are FAQs that we tend to get:

1. Does this mean I have to commit to practicing in IL over the long-term? No, you do not have to commit to practicing in IL over the long-term. You’d just have to commit to getting your initial LCSW license in IL, after which, you can apply for equivalency in other states. If you prefer to start with another state from the beginning, please let us know during the interview and we can discuss it.

2. Do I eventually need to apply for equivalency in another state? You would need to apply for equivalency in another state if you plan to work for a different practice whose clients are not IL clients. If you stay with us, you would not necessarily need to apply for equivalency.

3. If I am interested in working with clients in certain states for cultural reasons, can I do that? Yes, you can absolutely do that, but IL will be your “home base” initially.

4. Who is this role great for? People who want to be therapists and have an affinity for working with marginalized populations. People who are thoughtful learners. Folks who value independence and autonomy. In this practice, therapists will feel like they are doing their own private practice, but they’ll also have ample support.

5. Will there be any health insurance benefits? Yes, likely by September 2024.

6. Could I do more than 25 sessions per week? It’s totally up to you how many sessions per week you want to do. The minimum though is 20 sessions per week, on average, since this is intended to be a full-time position.

7. How quickly can I expect my caseload to fill up? Within 2-3 months, and very likely within one month. However, you are more than welcome to ramp up at your pace.

8. How would you describe your work culture? Amazing. Safe. Supportive. Diverse. Everyone gets to be exactly who they are. Innovative. Ambitious learners.

9. What is one thing that makes your practice a little different from many of the others? Because we are a relatively new group practice, you will have opportunities to shape the direction of the practice. There are also opportunities for new therapists to take on big leadership roles over the next couple of years.