Associate Therapist | Frontline IOP/PHP Clinician

ForwardCare; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly supervision toward licensure

Competitive hourly rate

High-volume clinical experience

Direct access to founders

Growth path to full-time roles

Job summary

ForwardCare, a small, fast-moving team delivering intensive outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) for mental health and substance use, seeks an associate-level clinician in Texas. You will run groups, perform intake assessments, and route clients to the right level of care.

This hourly role offers flexible scheduling, opportunities for supervision toward licensure, and direct collaboration with leadership to shape how the clinical program evolves.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.
• Active Texas associate license in good standing (LPC-Associate, LMSW, or LMFT-Associate).
• Ability to lead groups and develop facilitation skills quickly.
• Clear, timely clinical documentation habits.
• Sound judgment on risk assessment and escalation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group therapy sessions for IOP and PHP clients
• Conduct intake assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations and level-of-care determinations
• Run pre-intake screening calls with prospective clients and referral sources, assess clinical fit, and route clients to the appropriate clinic and program
• Complete documentation in our EMR within required timeframes
• Participate in treatment team meetings, safety planning, and discharge planning
• Coordinate with psychiatry, utilization review, and case management to keep care moving

Skills

Group facilitation

Clinical documentation

Risk assessment

Licensing awareness

Education

Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related field

Job description

ForwardCare, a small, fast-moving team delivering intensive outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) for mental health and substance use, seeks an associate-level clinician in Texas. You will run groups, perform intake assessments, and route clients to the right level of care.

This hourly role offers flexible scheduling, opportunities for supervision toward licensure, and direct collaboration with leadership to shape how the clinical program evolves.