*Therapist - Outpatient (Independent Contractor)

This is an independent contractor role. 

SUMMARY:

This position delivers quality outpatient mental health services in an agency setting to individuals, couples, families and children who are experiencing a range of mental health symptoms. Clinician will be able to apply advanced knowledge and implementation of skills/interventions.

As a contractual position, this is a great opportunity for you to craft a schedule that meets your needs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with clients to develop acceptable goals and work towards defined outcomes.
• Develops case load, supplemented by Agency referrals.
• Performs intakes and assessments.
• Maintains documentation as required.

 Qualifications

• Minimum MSW/MA in a mental health-related field; training in individual, relationship and family counseling and at least one-year related experience and/or training. 
• Licensure as LMSW or LPC preferred, will accept LLMSW or LLPC.

Parameters of this contracted role include: 

• Must accept Medicaid.
• Family & Children Services sets the rate charged to the client.
• Family & Children Services provides billing, scheduling, receptionists, office space, and equipment, and Electronic Health Record at our Kalamazoo offices.
• Crafting a schedule that works well for this role, flexible schedule.
• Possibly some hours working remotely; most hours will be in our offices. 
• Supportive environment. 
• Please include resume, 3 professional references with contact information and licensure information and apply through fcsource.org.

As a contract therapist with the counseling center at Family & Children Services we ask:

• Ability to have your own liability insurance
• Ability to provide references we can contact related to your work as a therapist
• Must sign a HIPAA business agreement
• Ability to provide a copy of your professional licensure
• Ability to provide us information on any insurance plans you are currently credentialed with

We will provide you with:

• Furnished office space
• Reception/scheduling/billing
• Credentialing for insurance panels
• Electronic Health Record
• 70/30 split for payment (70% to contracted employee and 30% to agency), payment monthly  

Agency hours of operation:

Monday - Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm

Friday 8:30am-12:00pm

Scheduling outside of these hours will be your responsible for greeting appointments and there may not be other people immediately in the area of the building. 

Location: Kalamazoo, MI