We are hiring for an associate or licensed therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PhD, PsyD)

Position Overview: Clinical therapist will provide outpatient individual, relationship and group therapy to clients of ROUSE.  Clinical therapy services include treatment of adults, couples, polycules and groups. We are currently looking for couples therapists or counselors who work with adults, who are anti-racist, social justice minded, and ready to be a part of a dynamic, fun, and collaborative team. If you want to be part of a work family, apply!

Benefits of the Position:

• Hang out with like-minded queer weirdos who geek out on theory

• Health, Dental and Vision - 50% paid by Rouse (F/T employees only)

• Ability to focus on your clients and caseload

• Consistent quality referrals

• Associates: Weekly individual and group supervision/consultation

• Licensed: Optional weekly or bi-weekly consultation

• Excell in sex and relationship therapy

• No overhead expenses like EHR, email, rent, etc

• Ability to do hybrid remote and in-person

• Competitive pay

• Payroll and taxes done for you

• Premium malpractice insurance and general liability covered

• Use of a well-designed, soundproof office

• Sick time

• CEU Stipend

• More benefits to come
  

About ROUSE: Here at ROUSE, we believe in creating the best atmosphere for our clients and employees and giving back to our community. Our mission is to help members of our communities reconnect with the things that are truly important and thrive, both in their own lives and in their relationships. We strive to make wellness a down to earth practice. Our vision is to eliminate mental health stigma by creating awareness of, appreciation for, and acceptance of mental health self-care. We are a fun, dynamic, and collaborative team who values working collaboratively and helping improve the health and wellness of our communities.    

Our Values: ROUSE lives by values that guide who we are as a team and how we present to our communities. We hire staff who bring these values to life.

Creating strong relationships: Building strong, meaningful relationships is a basic need for all of us. We value building relationships within our community and helping our clients do the same. It’s also a hallmark of our business to promote strong, lasting bonds within our team and to work collaboratively both in the office and out in the community.

Serving the community: Part of our mission is to contribute to promoting wellness within the community through community involvement, speaking engagements, and financial contributions. It is our goal to reach more people and provide psychoeducational services to members of the community and businesses through regular outreach in the community.

Invest in quality: We’re committed to providing the best atmosphere for our clients and our team. Our commitment is seen in our beautiful workspace for our employees and a comforting space for our clients, a collaborative environment for our team, and wraparound services for our clients. We promote continued education for our clinicians through continued access to training materials and a CEU stipend so clients can feel safe knowing their therapist is always growing in their skill.

Promoting inclusion: We promote hiring clinicians of varying backgrounds, beliefs, and specialties to better serve the diverse and unique experience of our clients. It’s also important that our office promotes a foundation of diversity, equity, and inclusivity in its culture and practice.

Reports to: David Khalili, LMFT

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform on-site clinical counseling services to patients of ROUSE, as scheduled, and in accordance with company policies.  

• Regular and reliable attendance and timely arrival to work is required.

• Be properly licensed or registered as pre-licensed, and abide by all laws, rules, regulations, and codes of ethics that are binding upon or applicable to the services performed for ROUSE.

• Respond to patients’ requests for service or calls within 24-48 business hours whether such requests are made in person, by phone, voicemail, email or through the ROUSE website.  Respond to such requests by meeting, evaluating, and providing services to such patients.  

• Communicate with a patient’s treatment team (i.e., PCP, psychiatrist, school, etc.) as necessary.

• Timely complete written records for each patient including, but not limited to: intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans, termination notes, contract notes, and other forms or documents which may be needed or required from time-to-time by ROUSE or third parties in conjunction with the treatment of the patient within a timely fashion (by Friday of each week).  Keep patient files accurate and up to date.

• Charge and collect payments from patients for services provided consistent with the policy and rate for such services as established by ROUSE.

• Attend mandatory staff meetings and training as directed by ROUSE.

• Conduct and regulate counseling services in a professional manner so as to maintain and increase the goodwill and reputation of ROUSE.  Be respectful of and cooperative and collaborative with co-workers.

• Passion for working with others (being collaborative) and helping our team members grow and learn.

• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Align with ROUSE mission, vision, and values.

• Must be punctual in reporting to work.

• Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in counseling or social work; and

• Active, unrestricted license (PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT or LCPC) in the State of CA (must be fully licensed or registered as Associate).  A copy must be provided to ROUSE.

• Available to hold at least 15 client sessions per week, provided such sessions are available and referred/scheduled by ROUSE.

• Be organized and detail oriented.

• Be a team player.

• Be able to work independently on tasks assigned.

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

• Prior experience in a private practice setting highly preferred.

• If licensed, at least three years’ experience post-unrestricted licensure.

• Have beginning training in at least one modality of couples therapy   (i.e., Developmental Model, Gottman, EFT, PACT, etc.).

Pay:

Clinicians receive a flat rate based on experience and licensure. We pay different rates for insurance versus private pay sessions, and we prioritize filling your caseload with private pay appointments.

All employees are W2 and receive added benefits, including covering a portion of taxes and administrative fees.

• Pre-licensed: 40% session fee, plus benefits

• Licensed: 50% session fee, plus benefits
  

This position is not right for you if you’re:

• Someone just looking for a job to clock in and out of.

• Someone who doesn’t feel passion for our mission, vision and values.

• Someone who’s not a team player or prefers not to work collaboratively.

• Someone who doesn’t like to hop in and help others get their work done - we highly value teamwork.

This position is perfect for you if you’re:

• LGBTQ+ affirming

• Sex-positive

• Aligned with ROUSE mission, vision, and values.

• Energized by helping others in a team and contributing to the growth of ROUSE. 

• Social justice-oriented and practice anti-racism work.

• Able to take direct and constructive feedback and run with it.

Application instructions:

For consideration, please get in touch with info@rousetherapy.com with the subject line: “Clinician Application” with your cover letter and cv attached to the email.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Rouse deeply values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or zodiac sign.