LMFT - Full Time

Family Therapist
Job Type: Full-time Contract (1099)
Job Purpose Statement: The Center for Children & Families is seeking a Family Therapist to provide in-home counseling services to children and families. The therapist will engage families through a variety of programs, including Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare (FFT-CW), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) empowering them to build stable, healthy environments. This position will report to the Clinton, Mississippi office, and will provide clients with in-home/community-based services across the Central Mississippi region.
See Yourself in This Role: As a Family Therapist with The Center for Children & Families, you will be at the forefront of transforming lives. You see the value in each family member, recognizing and amplifying their inherent strengths and resources. Your role is to empower them to leverage these assets, guiding them towards restoration. By offering hope and support, you help families envision and work toward a healthier, more stable future, making a profound impact on their lives and the community.
Master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work required.
Preference for candidates who are licensed or provisionally licensed as a PLPC, LPC, PLMFT, or LMFT. This position is a great fit for new graduates, mid-career therapists looking for a change, or retired individuals who are seeking to make an impact in their community – all while making a competitive wage.
*Due to the independent contractor nature of these positions, we are unable to hire social workers with an LMSW license.
Compassionate: You are driven by a genuine desire to help others by providing support, kindness, and care
You are motivated by a strong desire to serve your community.
Resilient: You are capable of handling the challenges of working in-home with families facing difficult circumstances.
You demonstrate initiative and persistence in building and maintaining a client caseload. You actively communicate with your supervisor & clients and understands that your earnings are directly related to the number of clients served.
Contractor requirements: As a contractor at The Center, you will be required to hold workers' compensation & professional liability insurance – these will be discussed in the interview process. In-home and community-based service delivery: Provide therapy services primarily in the home environment, engaging families and utilizing available resources and relationships. Services can also be delivered in community settings (i.e. schools, libraries, and other agreed-upon sites).
Telehealth is utilized only when it best suits the client due to medical reasons.
Training completion: Participate in applicable online training for evidence-based programs, including Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare (FFT-CW), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Client assessment and treatment planning: Evaluate client needs, develop personalized treatment plans, and assist individuals in reaching personal goals.
Support families in building environments that promote stability and utilize each family's natural strengths and community resources.
Case and Data Management:

Administrative Duties: Full-time, independent contractor position (1099).
Pay rate: $65-75 per direct client contact hour.
Signing bonus, two-week onboarding stipend, and annual retention bonus (if applicable)
Evidence-Based Training, Free CEUs, and more!