Mental Health Therapist

About our Practice

We are proud to create a work place that strives for the perfect balance between the benefits of private practice (choose your own schedule, pick your favorite clients, work for a group practice that is truly about supporting you and your interests) along with the benefits of agency work (close-knit team who deeply cares for each other, consistent paychecks, paid time off, coverage when on vacation, benefits, in-house administrative and billing team)

• We offer various position types which cater to different career ideals desired along with a flexible benefit package, or Cafeteria Benefits Plan, that ensures each employee receives the benefits most desired.
• We highly encourage and support therapists choosing their ideal case types and population. We strongly believe that when the therapist is successful and happy, the client is successful, and when the client is successful, our group practice is successful. We are against a one-size-fits-all approach to supporting your caseload.
• We provide consultation or supervision to therapists at no cost.
• Our group practice affords a wonderful location, beautifully decorated offices, professional location with ample parking for clients and free parking for staff.
• A full administrative and billing staff to ensure a level of legal, emotional, financial, and physical security.
• Customized Medical, Vision and Dental benefits package to meet every person’s need and CFS pays a portion of the premium
• $1200 a year stipend per year for education, consultation or certification, $600 for part-time staff
• Retirement plan. We match an employee’s contribution up to 3%.
• Complementary life insurance policy
• Reimburse up to $150 per year for individual malpractice insurance.
• We offer 8 paid holidays, 7 paid personal/sick days per year.
• 3-5.2 weeks of vacation depending on the cafeteria plan chosen
• Our Client Support Specialists backfill open appointments to help condense your workday
• Administrative and billing staff collect all client balance and fees so therapists don’t have to
• We charge and collect late cancel or no-show fees from clients so you get paid for those hours when collected.
• We have built one of the most supportive, caring, compassionate, fun and lively group practices and have truly become a family.
• Lastly, unlike private practice where you get paid when the insurance company decides to pay you (a feast and famine approach), we are able to pay our therapists for their billed hours every 2 weeks. Claim denials or claw backs are not put on the therapist.

Our Position

We are looking for a therapist who has a passion and drive for learning evidence-based practices (i.e., EMDR, ACT, EFT, IFS, SUDP etc.) and pursuing certifications in these areas. Our ideal candidate would be someone who wants the clinical freedom and autonomy of private practice but desires the administrative support and financial security of agency practice.

Core Values

• Individualized: Each client is treated like our only client
• Relationship: Relationships are the foundation for success
• Quality: Efficient care through evidence-based practices
• Passion: Cultivate a lifetime of learning
• Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and elimination of discrimination

Essential Duties

• Offer individual, couples or family therapy sessions in-office or via telehealth
• Communicate client population and presenting problem preferences or scheduling needs to Client Support Specialists
• Full-Time: Bill 25 therapy hours per week (provide about 28 available client hours)
• Part-Time: Bill 16 therapy hours per week (three days in office and/or combination of home and office throughout the week)
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations to determine medical necessity and develop corresponding measurable treatment goals.
• Ensure accuracy of billing code, time of service, duration of service and location
• Lead or co-lead psychotherapy or skills groups
• Coordinate care with outside providers (e.g., PCP, other therapists, schools)
• Conduct risk assessments and safety plans with clients
• Provide day-time on call to current clients, rotating monthly shifts
• Attend weekly clinical staff meeting
• Complete clinical documentation within 48 hours of therapy provided
• Receive supervision or consultation at a frequency commensurate with therapist experience and rank
• Work towards certifications in evidence-based practices
• If eligible, option to supervise graduate interns or Associate therapists

Location

Full-time therapists are afforded their own office and accompanied furniture, electronic equipment, software licensing, and an additional $250 décor budget.

Part-time therapists share an office with another part-time therapist. Days of week in office vary

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Masters or doctoral degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology or a related field
• Licensed in one of the above fields in the state of Washington. We will seriously consider Associates who embody our mission and vision AND are within 6-8 months of full licensure.
• Grounded in a guiding theoretical orientation

Preferred Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Additional training and/or certification in evidence-based practice or intent to pursue additional training in a specific areas

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Complete a background check.
• Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with clients, staff and support agencies.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally dysregulated people within the Center.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Hold an unencumbered license

Compensation:

Base rate per licensure level. Actual starting wage is dependent on years of experience and number of certifications in EBP :

• Associate Masters Level: $42.50 – $45 per clinical hour
• Licensed Masters level: Starting at $45 per clinical hour (up to $65 per clinical hour)
• Psychologist level: $75 per clinical hour

We offer yearly merit raises and clear path to promotions with the intended purpose of accelerated salary progression for those looking to make CFS their career home.

Application

***Applications with a cover letter will receive preference. Please send your resume and a cover letter via email or address.

Attn: Dr. Becky Rudd
407 E 2nd Ave Suite 250
Spokane WA 99202.

Please ensure your cover letter addresses the following:

• Your guiding theoretical orientation and approach to working with clients
• Certifications or training you have pursued or plan to pursue.
• Evidence-based practices you use in your work or would like to get more training