Associate Mental Health Therapist
Job Description
We believe exceptional therapists are developed through mentorship, consultation, self-reflection, and community. As an Associate Therapist at Thrive for the People, you will receive high-quality supervision, ongoing training, and the support of a collaborative team committed to clinical excellence.
We are looking for a masters-level associate therapist (LMFTA, LMHCA, LSWAIC) who is passionate about working with trauma and couples. This role is ideal for a clinician who wants to become highly skilled in depth-oriented individual therapy and emotionally focused couples therapy while building a sustainable and rewarding career within a group practice setting.
This is an hourly W-2 position, requiring 28 hours of availability for client sessions per week, aiming for a minimum average of 20 completed sessions per week. Some of the marketing and networking events will require occasional work in the evenings and on weekends (e.g., tabling at community events, hosting live workshops, etc.).
This is a partially remote and partially in-office position. The ideal candidate will have the ability to provide services in their home office and at our Ballard office.
We May Be a Great Fit If:
- You are passionate about becoming an exceptional therapist.
- You are drawn to depth-oriented, emotionally focused work.
You consistently follow through on commitments.
You complete documentation on time without reminders.
- You welcome feedback and consultation. Rather than striving to have all the answers, you approach supervision with humility, curiosity, and a desire to continue growing.
You are comfortable having difficult conversations with clients.
You view therapy as both an art and a discipline.
You are trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Counseling or willing to self-enroll and complete level 1 training within 3 months of hire.
- You communicate directly, take ownership of your work, and value integrity over ego. You are accountable, dependable, and committed to repairing misunderstandings when they arise.
- You are excited to contribute to something larger than yourself. You enjoy being part of a collaborative team, supporting your colleagues, and representing the practice in the community through networking, marketing, and relationship-building.
Compensation and Career Growth
Associate Therapist $75/session
Associates who become fully licensed have opportunities for increased compensation, leadership roles, and long-term career advancement within the practice. See the Licensed Mental Health Therapist page for more information.
Benefits
- Weekly supervision with a Washington State approved supervisor
- Regular consultation with seasoned clinicians who are skilled in working with trauma, attachment, relationships, and couples. Our therapists bring advanced training in EFT, EMDR, IFS, psychodynamic therapy, and other approaches.
- Paid administrative time commensurate to clinical hours worked
- Health insurance (100% of premium) at full-time status
- 401(k)
- Paid sick leave
- Malpractice and license defense insurance
- Membership to the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association
- Fully furnished office space in beautiful Old Ballard
- A combination of in-person and remote work
- A community of like-minded professionals who share important values
- Quarterly staff gatherings that bring our team together outside of work
- Other benefits will become available as the practice grows
Application
Please complete the application to tell us more about yourself.
Submit a cover letter and resume to Dr. Chain at contact@thriveforthepeople.com.
We look forward to learning more about you.
