Outpatient Psychotherapist

Description

Find Your Fit

Fee-for-Service (FFS): For master’s-level or license-eligible clinicians who value flexibility and autonomy with clinical support.

Full-Time (FT): For clinicians seeking a full-time outpatient role providing psychotherapy, managing an assigned caseload, and collaborating with a clinical team.

In Training: For master’s-level therapists preparing for licensure. Graduate students in psychology and social work may also explore training and paid internship opportunities. Northern Tier Counseling is a teaching clinic offering in-vivo therapy training, clinical supervision by LPC and LCSW therapists, individual and group consultation, and clinical partnerships. Duties and eligibility depend on education, credentials, and the training opportunity.

Compensation Ranges:

Master’s level/in training: $26.01 - $31.08

LSW/LAPC: $27.01 - $32.08

LCSW/LPC: $30.69 - $36.69

Fee-for-service: $50 to $60/hr. billable rate

Commitment bonus for eligible candidates: $2,000 for master’s-level clinicians and $4,000 for fully licensed clinicians.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities vary by role, credentials, and required supervision, and may include:

· Serve as the primary therapist for an assigned caseload and conduct psychosocial intake assessments.

· Provide individual, group, and couples/parenting therapy, including medically necessary psychotherapy and mental health evaluations under appropriate supervision.

· Develop and update treatment plans, evaluate client needs, and complete progress reviews.

· Coordinate discharge planning, aftercare, and services with community agencies.

· Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, clinical supervision, and continuing education.

· Maintain timely, accurate clinical records in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems in accordance with agency, state, and federal standards.

· Prepare reports, correspondence, and court testimony as required under program supervision.

· Interpret written, verbal, and schedule-based instructions and complete administrative calculations related to reimbursement and payroll labor distributions.

· Explore private contract work where eligible; details are discussed during interviews.

What You’ll Bring

· A master’s degree in a behavioral or social science field for clinician roles; graduate students may be considered for applicable training or internship opportunities.

· Pennsylvania licensure or license-eligible status, as appropriate to the position, and qualifications to complete the licensing process.

· Knowledge of child, adolescent, and adult psychopathology and familiarity with therapeutic approaches and interventions.

· Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

· The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative clinical team.

· A commitment to clinical supervision, continuing education, and applicable licensure requirements.

Benefits & Professional Growth

Benefits and incentives vary by employment status, position, and program eligibility. Opportunities listed in our postings include:

· Flexible scheduling, an on-site gym, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with company match; a 3% for all positions.

· Quarterly productivity-based incentive bonuses.

· For eligible full-time/in-training candidates: employee and family health insurance, tuition assistance for related degrees, up to $2,500 in moving expense assistance, and a commitment bonus based on experience.

· Fully licensed individuals - Student loan forgiveness of $25,000.

· Clinical training, supervision, and consultation to support professional development and progress toward licensure.

Student & Graduate Opportunities Through BHHEP

Northern Tier Counseling participates in Pennsylvania’s Behavioral Health Education Program (BHHEP), offering paid internships and loan-forgiveness options for eligible students and recent graduates. Learn more at www.bhhep.org.

Build your outpatient career with Northern Tier Counseling. Explore the fee-for-service, full-time, or in-training opportunity that fits your experience and goals. Role-specific compensation, benefits, supervision, and eligibility details will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Fee-for-Service (FFS): For master’s-level or license-eligible clinicians who value flexibility and autonomy with clinical support.

Full-Time (FT): For clinicians seeking a full-time outpatient role providing psychotherapy, managing an assigned caseload, and

collaborating with a clinical team.

In Training: For master’s-level therapists preparing for licensure. Graduate students in psychology and social work may also explore training and paid internship opportunities. Northern Tier Counseling is a teaching clinic offering in-vivo therapy training, clinical supervision by LPC and LCSW therapists, individual and group consultation, and clinical partnerships. Duties and eligibility depend on education, credentials, and the training opportunity.

Salary Description

$26.01 to $60.00 based on experience and structure