Child & Adolescent Therapist (LMSW, LPC, or MLP)

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Together We Thrive Wellness is a small, growing private practice in Metro Detroit dedicated to providing high-quality, client-centered mental health care. We're building a collaborative team of licensed clinicians who value clinical autonomy, meaningful client relationships, and a supportive practice culture — without the red tape of a large institution.

About the Role

We're seeking a fully licensed, independently practicing therapist (LMSW, LPC, or LLP) with expertise in child and adolescent mental health to join our practice as a 1099 independent contractor. You'll build a caseload of young clients (and their families) with along with our referral stream and support from our intake and scheduling systems, set your own hours, and choose your mix of in-person and telehealth sessions. This is a great fit for a clinician who wants the freedom of private practice with the built-in referral base and infrastructure of an established group.

What You'll Do

• Provide individual psychotherapy to children and/or adolescents ( e.g., 5–17), with developmentally appropriate modalities (play therapy, art therapy, CBT, DBT skills, etc., as applicable)
• Engage caregivers/family systems as clinically appropriate — parent consultations, family sessions, collateral contact with schools or pediatricians when relevant
• Complete timely, compliant clinical documentation (treatment plans, progress notes) tailored to minor clients
• Maintain your own client scheduling within practice guidelines
• Participate in occasional case consultation or peer support (optional/as available)
• Uphold ethical and legal standards per your licensing board and Michigan law, including informed consent and confidentiality considerations specific to minors

Qualifications

• Active, independent Michigan clinical license: LMSW, LPC, or MLP required (TLLP may be considered if close to meeting MLP requirements)
• Demonstrated experience working with children and/or adolescents (clinical training, supervised hours, or prior caseload experience)
• Familiarity with developmentally appropriate therapeutic approaches (e.g., play therapy, art therapy, CBT for youth, family systems)
• Ability to practice both in-person (Metro Detroit area) and via telehealth
• Malpractice insurance (or willingness to obtain)
• Comfortable with independent practice management (self-directed documentation, scheduling discipline)
• Strong clinical and ethical judgment; capacity to work autonomously
• Experience with school-age behavioral concerns, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, family conflict, or related presentations a plus
• Must pass a background check prior to onboarding, as required for clinicians working with minors

What We Offer

• Competitive fee-split arrangement beginning at 60%
• Opportunity for Bonuses
• Opportunity for CEUs
• Professional development
• Flexible, self-determined schedule
• Referral support and marketing exposure through the practice
• Autonomy over your caseload, specialties, and clinical approach
• A collaborative, low-drama culture, where your well-being matters
• Kitchen supplied with coffee, tea, water, and snacks
• Simple, streamlined onboarding (credentialing support if applicable)

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief note about your clinical experience with children/adolescents and your availability. A background check will be required as part of the onboarding process.