Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

If you're interested in joining us, start by applying here and attaching your resume and 2 paragraph cover letter. Contact info@profoundpeace.org if you have any questions or for additional information.

What We're Looking For

Profound Peace Psychotherapy Collective is a diverse counseling practice treating clinical issues (i.e., stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief) through a relationship-based lens. PPPC provides cognitive-based psychotherapy to individuals and families, as well as Gottman Method Therapy to couples. We're looking for team members who are passionate about removing the stigmas of mental health and making an impact. 

We are seeking a motivated and passionate AMFT to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting under the supervision of a Gottman-trained licensed therapist. You will provide counseling and support to clients, both in person and remotely via telehealth. This position is ideal for a professional committed to working with diverse populations and passionate about making a positive impact on mental health.

If pre-licensed, associate (post-graduate) therapists work with a supervisor to outline training goals, including completion of certification or meeting licensure requirements. Licensed therapists consult for onboarding and ongoing professional development.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Utilizing empirical, professionally approved, and appropriate methods, provides individual, family, or group therapeutic counseling and/or educational and skill development sessions based on clinical need.

2. Conducts face-to-face (or by telehealth) comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history to identify problems, diagnoses, and service needs.

3. Utilizes clinical knowledge and consultation to develop, document, and implement customized, effective treatment plans.

4. Writes timely progress notes that relate directly to the outcomes described in the treatment plan.

5. Administers clinical assessments as indicated to assess and track symptomology for outcome measures.

6. Monitors patients' progress and compliance with the service plan.

7. Identifies areas of risk and seeks consultation for appropriate action.

8. Engages in weekly supervision with clinical supervisor for consultation, feedback, and planning.

9. Maintains confidentiality and security of all information obtained from clients and collateral sources, in accordance with ethical standards and HIPAA.

10. Adheres to all standards of practice outlined by the APA, Illinois State Licensing Board, and other professionally relevant psychological bodies under the direction of the supervising clinician.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must have a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or a similar field with related coursework in clinical issues as defined by the DSM-V.  
• Must have availability to attain and maintain a caseload that supports continuity of care and engagement in weekly supervision. Part-time caseload is 12 sessions per week, and full-time caseload is 25 sessions per week.
• Must have prior work experience as a therapist with a trauma-informed approach.  
• Must commit to a minimum service period of 1 year to maintain ethical, quality care.
• Must demonstrate willingness and ability to adhere to all standards of practice outlined by the APA, Illinois State Licensing Board, and other professionally relevant psychological bodies under the direction of the supervising clinician.
• Must have evening or weekend availability and commit to at least one block of time for in-person sessions, as this is a hybrid position. 
• Must align with Profound Peace’s mission, vision, and values.
• Must have good time management skills
• Be organized and detail-oriented.
• Be a team player.
• Be able to work independently on tasks assigned.
• Have strong written and verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills.

Compensation:

Profound Peace clinical staff are paid an hourly rate for sessions conducted based on a pay-when-paid model. Staff are also compensated for a minimum of 2 administrative hours per week to complete administrative tasks.  Pay rate will vary depending on experience.

What We Provide:

We are dedicated to taking great care of our employees and empowering them to succeed. This enables them to focus on providing excellent care to our clients. We offer the following benefits:

• A W2 employment model with access to a 401(k) program with a 4% employer match after 12 months of employment
• Flexibility with your schedule 
• Individual clinical supervision as well as group supervision 
• Malpractice Coverage
• Support with referrals to build a caseload within the first 90 days
• PTO and sick leave based on accrual policies
• Limited Paid Holiday Leave based on work status (full-time versus part-time)
• EAP benefits
• Operational support team for scheduling and client service with extended hours
• Autonomy and encouragement to build a professional identity
• Amazing team culture and clinical support
• No-Show Protection
• Access to office space for in-person sessions
• Career advancement opportunities

This position is perfect for you if you’re:

• Looking to supplement your income while learning
• Aligned with Profound Peace’s mission, vision, and values
• Energized by helping others in a team and contributing to the growth of Profound Peace
• Social justice-oriented and practice anti-racism work
• Creative, engaged in doing good work, and excited by furthering our mission to make wellness and mental healthcare an approachable process
• Professional but down-to-earth 
• Able to take direct and constructive feedback and apply it

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
• Disorganized or has difficulty with time management and simultaneous priorities
• Someone who has difficulty communicating and diffusing client issues.
• Someone who needs a lot of direction.