Counseling Jobs & Internships

Connection Counseling | Long Island / Nassau County, NY | 1099 Contract Opportunity About Connection Counseling Connection Counseling is a therapy practice dedicated to helping individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that shape how they show up in the world. We believe meaningful therapy goes beyond symptom management. Our work creates space for self-awareness, emotional growth, healthier relationships, and lasting change. We are thoughtfully expanding our clinical network and seeking an experienced, independently licensed therapist who values thoughtful clinical work, professionalism, and a warm, collaborative approach to care. The opportunity This is a 1099 independent-contractor opportunity for a fully licensed New York mental health clinician interested in providing individual and couples therapy. The role may be a good fit for a clinician who wants to maintain clinical independence while exploring opportunities to grow or supplement an existing caseload. Location: Nassau County / Long Island, New York Format: Primarily telehealth; any in-person availability will be discussed during the interview Schedule: Flexible, mutually agreed availability Compensation: $60 per session Caseload: 10-15 clients (room to grow if capacity permits) Responsibilities * Provide high-quality individual psychotherapy to adults within your areas of competence. * Provide couples therapy if appropriately trained and interested. * Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation. * Complete assessments, treatment planning, progress notes, and other required clinical records. * Maintain ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. * Manage clinical responsibilities independently and communicate appropriately regarding practice-related matters. * Maintain all required professional credentials, liability coverage, and other applicable requirements. Qualifications Required * Active, unrestricted New York State license as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT. * Independent clinical practice eligibility within the clinician’s licensed scope. * Relevant post-licensure clinical experience. * Demonstrated commitment to ethical, culturally responsive, client-centered care. * Ability to maintain appropriate clinical documentation and professional communication. * Professional liability insurance and any other credentials required for the arrangement. Preferred * Experience providing telehealth psychotherapy. * Experience working with adults around relationships, attachment, anxiety, self-worth, life transitions, or family-of-origin patterns. * Couples therapy training and experience, if interested in serving couples. * An established clinical identity, professional network, or existing private-practice experience. What we offer * A flexible opportunity to expand or supplement a clinical caseload. * A defined compensation arrangement communicated before an agreement is signed. * Potential referrals when client needs, availability, licensure, and clinical fit align. * A professional practice environment centered on thoughtful care and ethical practice. * Clear expectations regarding documentation, communication, billing, and client coordination. Specific administrative support, referral processes, technology, consultation, and other resources will be discussed transparently during the interview. Interested? Please submit: 1. A current résumé or CV. 2. Your license type and New York license number. We welcome inquiries from qualified clinicians interested in exploring whether this arrangement is a mutual fit. Connection Counseling Website: https://connectioncounselingny.com Instagram: @connectioncounselingny

Brighter Day is dedicated to enhancing the mental health and quality of life of individuals in long-term care, nursing homes, and other residential facilities. Our compassionate and professional team serves diverse populations, including the elderly and subacute residents, addressing their unique needs with tailored, evidence-based mental health services. Position Overview: Brighter Day is currently seeking a mental health therapist (LICSW/LMHC/LMFT) for full time, or part time (2-3 days a week) at a skilled nursing facility in Falmouth, MA. Scheduling is flexible and no weekends involved! Key Responsibilities: Provider will see geriatric patients for inpatient therapy services. Knowledge of clinical work theory and practice, skills in clinical assessment, treatment plan development and implementation, group and individual treatment and case management. Provide for clients’ needs in an effective, culturally sensitive, professional and ethical manner. Other related duties as deemed necessary by employer or assigned facility. Required Qualifications: Master's in Counseling/Social Work or equivalent degree from an accredited university. Valid and unrestricted licensure in Massachusetts as an LICSW, LMHC or LMFT in accordance with the regulations of the state. Must be able to meet the credentialing requirements of the employer, Medicare and Medicaid and other payers as deemed necessary. Strong understanding of the mental health needs of elderly and subacute populations. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Brighter Day is dedicated to enhancing the mental health and quality of life of individuals in nursing homes, long-term care, and other residential facilities. Our compassionate and professional team serves diverse populations, including the elderly and subacute residents, addressing their unique needs with tailored, evidence-based mental health services. Position Overview: Brighter Day is currently seeking a mental health therapist (LISW/LMHC/LMFT) for full time, or part time (2-3 days a week) at a skilled nursing facility in Norwell, MA. Scheduling is flexible and no weekends involved! Key Responsibilities: Provider will see geriatric patients for inpatient therapy services. Knowledge of clinical work theory and practice, skills in clinical assessment, treatment plan development and implementation, group and individual treatment and case management. Provide for clients’ needs in an effective, culturally sensitive, professional and ethical manner. Other related duties as deemed necessary by employer or assigned facility. Required Qualifications: Master's in Counseling/Social Work or equivalent degree from an accredited university. Valid and unrestricted licensure in MA as an LICSW, LMHC or LMFT in accordance with the regulations of the state. Must be able to meet the credentialing requirements of the employer, Medicare and Medicaid and other payers as deemed necessary. Strong understanding of the mental health needs of elderly and subacute populations. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Who We’re Looking For Applicants must be one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia Resident in Counseling (LPC-R) in Virginia or eligible for residency Other independently licensed behavioral health professionals may also be considered Position Details Hours: Approximately 15–40 hours per week Position Type: Part-Time Work Setting: Virtual We are looking for clinicians with consistent weekday, evening, and/or weekend availability. Candidates do not have to be available during all three periods; however, we are specifically hiring to expand availability across these times. Candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide a specific weekly schedule that they can consistently maintain. Preferred Experience Experience or training in the following is a bonus: Play therapy Trauma-focused treatment Children and adolescents Group therapy/group facilitation Bilingual services We are looking for clinicians who are dependable, compassionate, organized, timely with documentation, receptive to feedback, and interested in growing with a supportive mental health practice. If you are a licensed therapist or Resident in Counseling looking for a flexible hybrid opportunity to build your caseload and serve children, adolescents, and adults, we would love to hear from you! Open Doors to Redefining Therapeutic and Consulting Services, LLC “Your past does not determine your future.”

Licensed Mental Health Practitioner — Private Practice Healing Waters Counseling We are seeking a compassionate, independently licensed mental health practitioner to provide ethical, client-centered counseling in a supportive private practice setting. Responsibilities - Provide individual, couples, and/or family therapy within your training and scope of practice. - Complete intake assessments, establish appropriate diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans. - Assess client progress and safety needs throughout treatment. - Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation. - Coordinate care and referrals as appropriate. - Participate in clinical consultation and uphold professional ethics and practice policies. Qualifications - Active, unrestricted Florida license as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT. - Strong assessment, counseling, communication, and documentation skills. - Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively. - Desire to enter private practice and receive mentorship to build your own practice

Life Migration Therapy is a trauma-responsive and culturally affirming boutique psychotherapy practice seeking an experienced Couples & Relationship Therapist to join our growing virtual practice as a part-time 1099 independent contractor. Our work is rooted in liberation-oriented, decolonial, and culturally affirming approaches to care. We recognize that relationships do not exist in a vacuum. Culture, race, migration, identity, trauma, attachment, family, and intergenerational experiences, gender, sexuality, belonging, power, and broader systems can influence how people experience connection, conflict, intimacy, and healing. The Therapist We're Looking For We are looking for a relational, culturally grounded, and trauma-responsive clinician who is comfortable doing depth-oriented couples work - not simply teaching communication skills.The ideal clinician understands that relationship conflict may also carry stories of attachment, trauma, migration, racialized experiences, cultural expectations, gender roles, family-of-origin experiences, intergenerational patterns, identity, belonging, and power. You approach these complexities with curiosity, cultural humility, and respect rather than assumptions. You are LGBTQ+ affirming and comfortable working across diverse cultures, identities, families, and relationship structures. What You'll Do • Provide virtual psychotherapy to couples and relationship clients. • Assess relationship concerns and collaboratively develop individualized treatment goals. • Use evidence-informed couples and relational approaches to address conflict, communication, intimacy, attachment, trust, and other relationship concerns. • Integrate trauma-responsive, culturally affirming, and systemic perspectives into clinical work. • Recognize how culture, identity, migration, family-of-origin experiences, intergenerational patterns, and broader systems may influence relational dynamics. • Maintain timely, accurate, ethical, and clinically appropriate documentation. • Maintain client confidentiality and comply with applicable professional, ethical, and telehealth requirements. • Maintain professional competence through continuing education and ongoing development in couples and relationship therapy. Qualifications • Active, unrestricted independent clinical license in Maryland OR Washington, DC, plus at least one additional U.S. state or jurisdiction. • Independent license such as LMFT, LCSW/LCSW-C/LICSW, LCPC/LPC/LMHC, or state equivalent. • Minimum 2 years of clinical experience. • Demonstrated experience providing couples and relationship therapy. • Formal training in at least one established couples modality, such as EFT/EFCT, Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Relational Life Therapy (RLT), or another established couples-focused approach. • Meaningful grounding in liberation-oriented, decolonial, culturally affirming, and/or anti-oppressive psychotherapy. • LGBTQ+ affirming and respectful of diverse identities, cultures, families, and relationship structures. • Strong clinical documentation and communication skills and ability to practice independently in a virtual environment. • Maintain individual professional liability/malpractice insurance meeting practice requirements. • Capacity to accept evening and/or weekend clients. Final candidates will complete applicable background screening, professional license verification, and credentialing requirements.

The position would be fully virtual and structured as a W-2 position, with an expectation of 15 billable clinical hours per week. Bolden Therapy & Wellness, LLC is a virtual mental health counseling practice committed to expanding grace, hope, and acceptance through compassionate, individualized, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care. The practice provides counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout Virginia through secure telehealth services. Our clinical approach emphasizes person-centered and trauma-informed care and may incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy interventions, sandtray, expressive arts, mindfulness, and other developmentally appropriate approaches. Position Summary The Resident in Counseling provides outpatient mental health counseling through telehealth while completing supervised clinical experience toward independent LPC licensure in Virginia. The Resident provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, caregiver consultation, care coordination, and related clinical services within the Resident's education, training, demonstrated competence, and scope of practice. This position requires the ability to work independently in a remote environment while remaining appropriately connected to clinical supervision and practice operations. Residents are expected to demonstrate increasing clinical independence, professional accountability, and sound clinical judgment throughout residency.

ABOUT ELYSIAN THERAPEUTICS Elysian Therapeutics is a growing private practice in Westminster, Maryland. We strive to create a space where clients and clinicians feel seen, supported, and inspired. Our practice is grounded in intentional care, clinical excellence, and a calm, thoughtfully designed environment. We believe clinicians do their best work when they feel supported, respected, and able to maintain balance. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, continued growth, professional autonomy, and genuine connection. POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking Maryland-licensed mental health professionals, including LGPCs, LCPCs, LMSWs, and LCSW-Cs, to join our growing team. This position is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about providing individualized, high-quality care within a supportive and collaborative private-practice setting. We welcome clinicians with a variety of specialties and populations of interest. Due to a strong need within our community, experience or interest in working with children ages 7 and older and their families is especially valued. RESPONSIBILITIES Clinicians will provide individual psychotherapy to an agreed-upon client population, which may include children, adolescents, and adults. Responsibilities also include completing accurate and timely clinical documentation, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing interventions aligned with each client’s needs and goals. Clinicians are expected to collaborate with supervisors and colleagues for consultation and case support, participate in team meetings and professional-development opportunities, and contribute to a respectful, compassionate, and collaborative practice culture. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must hold an active Maryland license as an LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical, client-centered, and trauma-informed care, along with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. A commitment to collaboration and continued professional growth is essential. Experience or interest in working with children ages 7 and older is highly preferred. Availability to provide in-person services at our Westminster office is required. COMPENSATION AND CASELOAD This is a W-2 position paying $50–$60 per completed billable clinical session, based on licensure and experience. Full-time clinicians are expected to maintain approximately 25 completed billable sessions per week, with the opportunity to build beyond 25 sessions if desired. Clinicians have flexibility in shaping their schedules around practice and client needs. WHAT WE OFFER Elysian Therapeutics provides paid clinical supervision for provisionally licensed clinicians, ongoing peer consultation, clinical support, and assistance with continuing education and professional development. Clinicians also receive administrative and billing support, paid marketing through multiple referral sources, assistance with building and maintaining a caseload, flexible scheduling, and professional autonomy. Health-insurance benefits are available to eligible employees. Our clinicians work within a supportive, collaborative team culture and a thoughtfully designed therapeutic space created to promote comfort, calm, and connection. JOIN OUR TEAM If you are looking for a practice that values intentional care, professional growth, balance, and community, we would be honored to connect with you.

Are you a licensed therapist looking for a practice where you can focus on your clients instead of the business side of being a therapist? Bradenton Counseling Center (BCC) is growing, and I’m looking for a Licensed Therapist to join our team! What we offer: • High compensation rates • Flexible scheduling • Referral opportunities to help you build your caseload • Administrative and billing support • Insurance credentialing support • Professional, comfortable office environment • Clinical autonomy • A supportive team that genuinely values its clinicians • The opportunity to build a fulfilling private-practice caseload without having to build a practice from scratch We’re especially interested in therapists with experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, children & adolescents, couples/families, addiction, ADHD, and other specialized areas. If you're a Florida-licensed LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or other appropriately licensed mental health professional, I'd love to connect with you. And if you're happy where you are but know a therapist who might be looking for a change, please share this post or tag them below! Interested in learning more about joining the BCC family? Send me a message. I'd love to connect and tell you more about what we're building at Bradenton Counseling Center. Bradenton, FL High compensation rates In-person position Come build your practice with us—not from scratch.

Bolden Therapy & Wellness, LLC is a virtual mental health counseling practice committed to expanding grace, hope, and acceptance through compassionate, individualized, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care. The practice provides counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout Virginia through secure telehealth services. Our clinical approach emphasizes person-centered and trauma-informed care and may incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy interventions, sandtray, expressive arts, mindfulness, and other developmentally appropriate approaches. Position Summary The Resident in Counseling provides outpatient mental health counseling through telehealth while completing supervised clinical experience toward independent LPC licensure in Virginia. The Resident provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, caregiver consultation, care coordination, and related clinical services within the Resident's education, training, demonstrated competence, and scope of practice. This position requires the ability to work independently in a remote environment while remaining appropriately connected to clinical supervision and practice operations. Residents are expected to demonstrate increasing clinical independence, professional accountability, and sound clinical judgment throughout residency.

Responsibilities Provide high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based psychotherapy to clients as scheduled in individual and family therapy settings. Will be asked to support and lead group therapy sessions as well. Conduct thorough mental health assessments and supportive psychotherapy. Develop and implement personalized treatment plans addressing mental health issues aligned with clients' goals and objectives. Provide crisis management, including crisis intervention and trauma-informed care when necessary, to ensure client safety and stabilization. Complete clinical assessments and documentation as necessary, including but not limited to treatment plan updates, assessments, psychotherapy progress notes, etc. Responsible for scheduling individual appointments as directed by management. Maintain good standing with the appropriate board and insurance entities. Complete all recommended continuing education requirements. Adhere to organizational policies, confidentiality laws, professional codes of ethics, and relevant regulations. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients. Demonstrate understanding of ethical standards, clients’ rights and responsibilities and professional boundaries. Attend and participate in all staff and other departmental meetings as needed. Secure client information per HIPAA standards.

Hybrid in person and remote clinical therapy performed Thursday/Friday in Salem, Oregon, and up to two more days remote from your location. Provide high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based psychotherapy to clients as scheduled in individual and family therapy settings. Conduct thorough mental health assessments and supportive psychotherapy. Develop and implement personalized treatment plans addressing mental health issues aligned with clients' goals and objectives. Provide crisis management, including crisis intervention and trauma-informed care when necessary, to ensure client safety and stabilization. Complete clinical assessments and documentation as necessary, including but not limited to treatment plan updates, assessments, psychotherapy progress notes, etc. Responsible for scheduling individual appointments as directed by management. Maintain good standing with the appropriate board and insurance entities. Complete all recommended continuing education requirements. Adhere to organizational policies, confidentiality laws, professional codes of ethics, and relevant regulations. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients. Demonstrate understanding of ethical standards, clients’ rights and responsibilities and professional boundaries. Attend and participate in all staff and other departmental meetings as needed. Secure client information per HIPAA standards.

Guided Hope Counseling, LLC is a clinician-owned, family-operated practice. We believe in providing quality, specialized mental health care accessible to everyone without unnecessary barriers. We handle all your insurance credentialing and billing so you can focus entirely on clinical work. We are looking for dedicated clinicians to fit into our small, supportive, and tight-knit group culture. Benefits & Perks: Guaranteed Biweekly Pay: Fully licensed clinicians earn 60% per session and provisionally licensed clinicians earn 55% per session when seeing at least 21 clients per week. Get paid biweekly for completed sessions regardless of insurance reimbursement status. Schedule Flexibility: Create your own schedule (mix of days/evenings) with full autonomy over your caseload. Hybrid Flexibility: Work from home via telehealth or from our beautiful, fully furnished office spaces. Financial Security: 401(k) plan, direct deposit, and short-term disability options. Professional Development: $500 annual CEU stipend and professional license renewal reimbursement. Paid Time Off: A bank of paid sick/personal leave hours that increases with years of service. Life Insurance: Whole life insurance policy options. (Note: Medical/health insurance benefits are not offered at this time). Job Requirements: Licensure: Active Maryland LCPC, LGPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C (Required). In-Person Availability: Minimum of 2 days per week at our Towson or Bel Air, MD office. Caseload: Ability to maintain 21+ clients per week. Preferred Specializations (A Plus): Trauma (EMDR/Brainspotting/TF-CBT) Children & Adolescents Perinatal Mental Health Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year