Independent Contractor - Therapist
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Thompson Child & Family Focus provides trauma-informed mental health services, foster care, and prevention programs across the Carolinas, Florida and Tennessee.
Summary:
The Independent Contractor – Therapist will provide assessment, counseling, and care coordination in a flexible, remote capacity. Applicants need a Master's degree and relevant experience, plus a valid license for therapy practice.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: therapeutic interventions, clinical assessments, documentation maintenance
Credentials: Master's degree in a human services-related field
Experience: 1 year of relevant professional experience
Job Description:
Get to know Thompson!
Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida and Tennessee. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity.
What will you do as an Independent Contractor – Therapist?
- As an Independent Contractor – Therapist in the Outpatient Mental Health Department (OPMH), you will provide assessment, counseling, care coordination, and facilitate effective therapeutic interventions built on strong therapeutic relationships with your assigned clients. Your responsibilities also include conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, maintaining documentation that meets internal and external standards, and collaborating with other providers and community partners to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care.
- A typical day as an Independent Contractor – Therapist (as per your schedule) includes scheduled therapy sessions and/or comprehensive clinical assessments. You are expected to manage your time independently while meeting documentation and productivity expectations. This position allows flexibility in scheduling and includes a mixture of in-office work at the Family Service Center – Wendover and virtual service delivery options. While contractors set their own schedules, some availability for late afternoons or evenings is preferred to meet client needs.
What does this position offer?
- Starting Pay Rate: $100 for completed comprehensive clinical assessments; 60/40 split if engaging in therapy with youth and families working with Thompson.
- Fantastic Full-time benefits…
- 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays!
- Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
- 401K Match
- Education Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus
- Clinical Supervision Reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
- Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans
- Paid time off for volunteering in the community
- Free EAP services
- Mileage Reimbursement
- iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
- Multiple opportunities for growth
