Licensed Therapist - Private Pay Practice

Psych Associates; Springfield (MO); Presencial; USD 105.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Furnished office space

Scheduling support

No insurance-panel billing

Descripción de la vacante

Psych Associates, a private-pay behavioral health practice in Springfield, MO, seeks a skilled therapist to build a strong caseload in a collaborative group setting. We provide referrals, furnished office space, scheduling and billing support, and no insurance-panel billing, enabling clinicians to focus on patient care.

The role offers ~30 clinical hours weekly and evening/Saturday availability. Compensation is production-based at 50% of collected fees; with a private-pay rate of $150 per

Formación

• Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related field.
• Current Missouri license or eligibility for Missouri licensure as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, psychologist, or other independently practicing behavioral health professional.
• Strong clinical judgment and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ethical, patient-centered care.
• Ability to maintain organized, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation.
• Dependability and willingness to contribute to a collaborative team.
• Comfort working in a private-pay setting.
• Ability and desire to maintain an active caseload.
• Availability for some evening and/or Saturday appointments.

Responsabilidades

• Provide evidence-informed outpatient psychotherapy
• Develop individualized treatment plans and review progress regularly
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Coordinate care with physicians, schools, family members, and other professionals when clinically appropriate and properly authorized
• Manage risk, safety concerns, and mandated-reporting responsibilities appropriately
• Maintain clear professional and ethical boundaries
• Participate in practice meetings, consultation, and professional development
• Help patients remain engaged in treatment and complete care successfully

Conocimientos

Clinical judgment

Interpersonal skills

Ethical care

Documentation

Dependability

Private-pay experience

Evenings hours

Educación

Master’s or doctoral degree

Descripción del empleo

Psych Associates is an established private-pay behavioral health practice serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in the Springfield area. We are committed to providing thoughtful, individualized psychotherapy in a professional and supportive setting.

We are seeking a skilled, dependable therapist who wants to build a strong caseload while practicing in a collaborative group environment. Psych Associates provides referrals, furnished office space, administrative infrastructure, scheduling assistance, and billing support so clinicians can focus primarily on excellent patient care.

The clinician joining our practice will have an immediate referral opportunity and support developing a sustainable caseload. This position is designed for a therapist who wants approximately 30 clinical hours per week and is willing to offer some appointments during high-demand hours.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide evidence-informed outpatient psychotherapy
• Develop individualized treatment plans and review progress regularly
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Coordinate care with physicians, schools, family members, and other professionals when clinically appropriate and properly authorized
• Manage risk, safety concerns, and mandated-reporting responsibilities appropriately
• Maintain clear professional and ethical boundaries
• Participate in practice meetings, consultation, and professional development
• Help patients remain engaged in treatment and complete care successfully

We are especially interested in clinicians who enjoy working with children, adolescents, families, or couples, although qualified applicants with other areas of specialization are encouraged to apply.

Required qualifications:

• Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related field
• Current Missouri license or immediate eligibility for Missouri licensure as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, psychologist, or other independently practicing behavioral health professional
• Strong clinical judgment and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to ethical, patient-centered care
• Ability to maintain organized, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation
• Dependability and willingness to contribute to a collaborative team
• Comfort working in a private-pay setting
• Ability and desire to maintain an active caseload
• Availability for some evening and/or Saturday appointments

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience treating children, adolescents, families, or couples
• Training in evidence-based or evidence-informed treatment approaches
• Experience collaborating with schools, physicians, attorneys, or community professionals
• Interest in developing a defined clinical specialty
• Established professional relationships within the Springfield community

The right person is warm, clinically capable, accountable, and motivated. This position is best suited for someone who wants to become an established and productive member of a respected private practice.

This is a full-time W-2 position with production-based compensation equal to 50% of collected professional fees. At our current private-pay rate of $150 per session, a clinician completing 30 sessions per week for 50 weeks would earn approximately $112,500 annually. Actual compensation will vary based on completed sessions, collections, cancellations, and time away from the practice.

Psych Associates provides:

• A steady referral stream
• Furnished professional office space
• Scheduling and administrative support
• Electronic health record access
• Practice marketing and an established professional reputation
• Opportunities for consultation and collaboration
• Support building and maintaining a full caseload
• No insurance-panel billing requirements

Our private-pay model allows clinicians to focus on individualized care without the administrative constraints often associated with insurance-based practice. The schedule offers meaningful flexibility and will be developed collaboratively based on the clinician’s strengths, availability, and practice needs.