Outpatient Mental Health Therapist/Psychologist

Job Description

Job Description

Child/Adolescent Outpatient Mental Health Counselor/Psychologist - Snohomish, other offices in our agency may be possible, as well as remote options.  

We have an opening for a child mental health therapist, but this position is not limited to only children/adolescents. This position may work out of a few locations, and remotely. This is an incredibly flexible position.  

With Counseling Centers of North Puget Sound (CCNPS), you can get back to your calling and passion-- clinical practice. We offer some of the best parts of private practice and agency employment: Therapists get to set their own schedules and patient load but do not have to worry about overhead costs (like rent, phone, utilities, billing insurance and patients, etc). We take care of that for you.

We don’t want to grow too much more so that we can keep the small group experience that our clinicians and staff value so much. Our turnover rate is very low because of the staff like it here. If you are looking for a chance for personal and professional growth, as part of a strong, supportive, collegial group of seasoned professionals, this may be the place for you.

Flexibility is one of the benefits of working here. Clinicians set their own schedules and can work both in the office and remotely. The salary is largely self-determined, based on a commission (fee-split) basis. Our commission rate for staff after the start-up period is generous. We do not control your caseload or productivity. Instead, we reward dedication by progressively increasing the commission rate when specified service hours or revenue benchmarks are reached. We purposely offer a higher commission rate than other groups or agencies, rather than provide health insurance.  This gives the staff the freedom to choose if and which insurance plan that works for them. We offer paid time off and selected free continuing education.  

CCNPS offers the best private practice experience, with little risk. Since you are in charge of your own schedule, you can determine when to take you time off.  And, while you are on vacation, you won't have to worry about covering rent or other overhead costs.  Nor do you have to take on the headaches of the insurance system.  We take care of all of that. All you have to do is manage your schedule, documentation, and pressing "submit" on the insurance billing.  So, you can worry less about the infrastructure, and focus on what matters most—your clinical work.

If you are new to the world of insurance-based practice, we will help you get established with insurance companies and some marketing. Because we have group contracts with several health plans, we can get you started right away.

Job Type: 

• We are seeking someone who is looking to grow a full-time practice with us. 
• The pay structure is competitive.  Clinicians who work full time may be paid bonus commission upon reaching revenue/hours milestones over the course of the year.   Fully licensed clinicians and psychologists are paid at the highest level.  
• We are happy to discuss this in detail during your interview.

Required Education: 

• Master's or Doctorate degree in psychology or another behavioral health-related field.

Other Required Qualifications

• Candidates must be a resident of the State of Washington.  
• Must be currently licensed in mental health or a related field at the associate or fully-licensed levels.  Candidates with licenses in-process may be considered.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Able to work independently, and take initiative to build a practice.
• A strong belief in respecting each person's spiritual beliefs and practices.

Desired Qualifications (but not required):  

• Training in pastoral care, or Christian counseling, or
• Able to be comfortable in a spiritual group and church setting. 
• Experience in private practice
• Current contracts with health insurance plans a major plus!

About us:

CCNPS has been a part of local communities for nearly 40 years. We started out as a couple of staff in one office, and now have about 10 therapists and psychologists providing outpatient mental health services in 7 locations. CCNPS (formerly Samaritan Counseling Center of North Puget Sound) is a Christian faith-based, non-profit counseling agency. We work in partnership with host churches which generously support our agency by providing space, funds and/or other in-kind support. Our primary mission is to provide counseling services to the larger community. Service ministry is at the heart of our mission. Each staff member determines what portion of their practice to offer for uncompensated care.

Christian counseling is one of our services offered, but is not required to receive care. Clients and providers are free to discuss spirituality as appropriate here, but we honor each client's belief system and work with them from their framework in a deeply respectful manner. We also strive to respect the belief systems and practices of our host churches.

CCNPS  does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, the appointment to and termination from its Board of Directors, hiring and firing of staff or contractors, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and providing of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, board members, volunteers, clients, and the community.