Part Time LMFT

Job responsibilities may be modified or expanded over time, and the company will inform the contractor of any such changes.
Freedom Health Systems, LLC (FHS) is a mission-driven healthcare advisory and management consulting firm that partners with behavioral health and human services organizations to improve access, equity, and operational excellence. While we do not provide direct healthcare services, we support providers through program development, accreditation, compliance, and the implementation of clinical and operational best practices, strengthening organizational infrastructure and enabling sustainable service expansion. Our expertise includes revenue cycle management, prior authorization, virtual front office support, medical billing and coding, human resources, and compliance consulting. FHS is deeply committed to breaking down barriers in behavioral health, with a strong focus on serving marginalized and underserved communities, and we foster a collaborative, forward-thinking environment rooted in innovation, integrity, and community impact.

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POSITION TITLE: Fee-for-Service Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
ALTERNATE TITLE(S): Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Freedom Healthcare LLC dba Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center
Operations
UNIT: ACCOUNTABLE TO: Operations Manager 2
ACCOUNTABLE FOR: Freedom Healthcare LLC dba Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center is seeking a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to provide outpatient mental health services on a fee-for-service basis.
This position offers flexible scheduling based on provider availability, client needs, referral volume, and agency requirements. The therapist may work evenings, weekends, weekdays, or a set recurring schedule depending on mutual agreement and client demand.
The provider may maintain a part-time or ongoing caseload and is expected to manage scheduling, attendance, documentation, and communication in accordance with agency procedures.
COMPENSATION STRUCTURE: Compensation is based on completed, documented, and approved services.
Individual therapy sessions.
Couples therapy sessions.
Family therapy sessions.
Group therapy sessions.
Treatment planning services.
Care coordination or consultation, if approved under agency policy.
Specific rates, payment schedule, documentation requirements, and contractor versus part-time employee classification will be determined during onboarding or agreement completion.
Eligible for company-sponsored benefits in accordance with agency policy and plan availability.
~1099 Fee-for-Service Employees: Not eligible for company-sponsored benefits and are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits.

ANTICIPATED TRAVEL: Freedom Healthcare LLC dba Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center is seeking a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to provide outpatient mental health services on a fee-for-service basis. The therapist will provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, relational, and mental health concerns.
The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist will be responsible for completing clinical assessments, treatment plans, therapy sessions, progress notes, family-based interventions, crisis support within outpatient scope, and care coordination. This position is ideal for a clinician who is comfortable working independently, managing a flexible caseload, and delivering high-quality outpatient therapy services in a community mental health setting.
The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist may be responsible for:
Gathering client, family, relationship, behavioral, trauma, developmental, and mental health history.
Identifying presenting problems, family dynamics, relationship stressors, symptoms, strengths, risks, and treatment needs.
Assessing for safety concerns, including suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, substance use concerns, and other risk factors.
Making appropriate recommendations for therapy, psychiatric evaluation, case management, higher level of care, community resources, or additional clinical services.
Individual Therapy
The therapist may provide individual therapy to clients presenting with concerns such as:
Couples and Relationship Therapy
The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist may provide therapy services for couples and partners, including support with:
Relational patterns impacting mental health.
Family Therapy
The therapist will use family-systems-informed approaches to help families address:
Parent-child conflict.
Behavioral problems in children or adolescents.
Support for families managing mental health diagnoses.
Group Therapy, If Applicable
Adolescent or adult therapy groups.
Treatment Planning
Documenting progress toward treatment goals.
Family therapy notes.
Couples therapy notes.
Group therapy notes, if applicable.
Risk assessments.
Any other required documentation under agency, licensing, Medicaid, commercial insurance, or regulatory standards.
Consulting with clinical leadership when risk concerns arise.
Referring to emergency services, crisis response, mobile crisis, inpatient care, or higher levels of care when clinically necessary.
Documenting all risk-related interventions and referrals.
Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
Primary care providers.
Child welfare or court-related systems when authorized or legally required.
Internal administrative and clinical leadership.
Other outpatient mental health providers.
Services the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist May Provide
The therapist may provide services within their license, training, and scope of practice, including but not limited to:
Individual therapy.
Couples therapy.
Family therapy.
Group therapy.
Treatment planning.
Safety planning.
Trauma-informed therapy.
Discharge planning.
Referrals for psychiatric evaluation, psychological testing, substance use treatment, or higher levels of care when clinically indicated.
The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist will be placed through Enterprise Management Solutions LLC and will provide services for Freedom Healthcare LLC dba Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center. The therapist may coordinate with the clinical director, administrative staff, credentialing staff, billing staff, and other clinical team members as needed.
Professional ethics for marriage and family therapists.
Agency documentation policies.
Medicaid and commercial insurance documentation requirements, if applicable.
Prolonged periods of sitting, using a computer, reviewing clinical documentation, preparing psychological evaluation reports, and completing electronic health record entries.
Frequent use of standard office and clinical equipment, including computers, telephones, testing materials, scoring tools, and secure documentation systems.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clients, families, clinical team members, administrative staff, and supervisors.
May require occasional standing, walking, reaching, bending, or carrying testing materials, files, or office supplies.
Must be able to maintain attention to detail during clinical interviews, psychological testing, scoring, report writing, and feedback sessions.
Outpatient mental health center setting with services provided through Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center, operated by Freedom Healthcare LLC, with staffing placement coordinated through Enterprise Management Solutions LLC.
Work may include in-person clinical services, psychological testing appointments, feedback sessions, documentation, report writing, care coordination, and administrative communication.
The provider may work independently on a fee-for-service basis while coordinating with clinical leadership, supervisors, administrative staff, credentialing staff, billing staff, and other clinical team members.
Work may involve interaction with clients experiencing mental health symptoms, emotional distress, behavioral concerns, trauma histories, family concerns, or complex clinical presentations.
The role requires compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality standards, agency documentation policies, licensing board requirements, informed consent requirements, and professional ethical standards.
Scheduling may vary based on provider availability, client need, testing referrals, office workflow, and agency requirements.
Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment planning.
Ability to follow agency policies and documentation timelines.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION / TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS

Active and unrestricted license as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the applicable state of practice.
Master's degree or higher in marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, social work, or a related behavioral health field accepted for LMFT licensure.
Ability to provide outpatient mental health therapy within scope of licensure.
Experience working with individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, or adults.
Knowledge of family systems, relational therapy, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health treatment planning.
Professional liability insurance, if working as an independent contractor.
Ability to meet credentialing, onboarding, background check, and payer enrollment requirements, if applicable.
Outpatient mental health centers.
Community mental health settings.
Medicaid and commercial insurance documentation standards.
Children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Trauma-informed therapy.
Family systems therapy.
Parenting support and parent-child conflict.
Crisis assessment and safety planning.
Electronic health record systems.
Coordinating care with schools, psychiatric providers, primary care providers, and community agencies.
Master's degree or higher in marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, social work, or a related behavioral health field accepted for LMFT licensure.

Active and unrestricted license as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the applicable state of practice.
Professional liability insurance, if working as an independent contractor.