Licensed Therapist - Private Pay Practice

About the role

Psych Associates is an established private‑pay behavioral health practice serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in the Springfield area. The practice provides thoughtful, individualized psychotherapy in a professional and supportive setting. Clinicians receive referrals, furnished office space, administrative infrastructure, scheduling assistance, and billing support so they can focus primarily on excellent patient care. The new clinician will have an immediate referral opportunity and support developing a sustainable caseload, working approximately 30 clinical hours per week with some high‑demand hour appointments.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence‑informed outpatient psychotherapy.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and review progress regularly.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Coordinate care with physicians, schools, family members, and other professionals when clinically appropriate and properly authorized.
• Manage risk, safety concerns, and mandated‑reporting responsibilities appropriately.
• Maintain clear professional and ethical boundaries.
• Participate in practice meetings, consultation, and professional development.
• Help patients remain engaged in treatment and complete care successfully.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related field.
• Current Missouri license or immediate eligibility for Missouri licensure as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, psychologist, or other independently practicing behavioral health professional.
• Strong clinical judgment and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ethical, patient‑centered care.
• Ability to maintain organized, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation.
• Dependability and willingness to contribute to a collaborative team.
• Comfort working in a private‑pay setting.
• Ability and desire to maintain an active caseload.
• Availability for some evening and/or Saturday appointments.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience treating children, adolescents, families, or couples.
• Training in evidence‑based or evidence‑informed treatment approaches.
• Experience collaborating with schools, physicians, attorneys, or community professionals.
• Interest in developing a defined clinical specialty.
• Established professional relationships within the Springfield community.

Benefits

• Full‑time W‑2 position with production‑based compensation.
• Steady referral stream.
• Furnished professional office space.
• Scheduling and administrative support.
• Electronic health record access.
• Practice marketing and an established professional reputation.
• Opportunities for consultation and collaboration.
• Support building and maintaining a full caseload.
• No insurance‑panel billing requirements.
• Private‑pay model allowing focus on individualized care without typical insurance constraints.

Pay

Production‑based compensation equal to 50% of collected professional fees. At the current private‑pay rate of $150 per session, a clinician completing 30 sessions per week for 50 weeks would earn approximately $112,500 annually. Actual compensation will vary based on completed sessions, collections, cancellations, and time away from the practice.

Schedule

Approximately 30 clinical hours per week, with flexibility to include some evening and/or Saturday appointments. The schedule will be developed collaboratively based on the clinician's strengths, availability, and practice needs.