If you're interested in joining us, start by applying here and attaching your resume and a 2 paragraph cover letter. Contact info@profoundpeace.org if you have any questions or for additional information.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Trauma Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide therapeutic services to individuals who have experienced trauma, including but not limited to abuse, violence, accidents, and natural disasters. The therapist will utilize evidence-based practices to help clients process their experiences, develop coping strategies, and achieve emotional healing.
We're looking for team members who are passionate about removing the stigmas of mental health and making an impact. We are looking for a part-time therapist who is motivated and interested in building professional experience in private practice. Prior work experience as a therapist is required with a background in trauma-informed approach.
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.
Who We Are
Profound Peace Psychotherapy Collective is a diverse counseling practice treating clinical issues (i.e., stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief) through a relational lens. PPPC provides cognitive-based psychotherapy to individuals and families and Gottman Method Therapy to couples.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Utilize empirical, professionally approved and appropriate methods in treating couples and providing therapeutic services.
- Conduct comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history to identify problems, diagnoses, and service needs.
- Utilize clinical knowledge and consultation to develop, document, and implement customized, effective treatment plans in collaboration with Lead Therapist.
- Write timely progress notes and related documents that relate directly to the outcomes described in the treatment plan.
- Administer clinical assessments to assess for mood disorders as indicated to assess and track symptomology for outcome measures.
- Monitor clients' progress and compliance with the treatment plan.
- Identify areas of risk and seek consultation for appropriate action.
- Engage in weekly supervision with clinical supervisor for consultation, feedback, and planning.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of all information obtained from clients and collateral sources, in accordance with ethical standards and
HIPAA.
- Adhere to all standards of practice outlined by the APA, Illinois & Wisconsin State
Licensing Boards, and other professionally relevant psychological bodies under the direction of the supervising clinician.
- Actively participate in team-building activities and contribute to fostering a positive and inclusive team culture by engaging in open communication, sharing insights and ideas to enhance the overall team dynamic.
- Utilize effective strategies to recruit clients for therapy services by designing and executing targeted campaigns to reach potential clients.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Must have a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Mental Health, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a similar discipline with related coursework in clinical issues as defined by the DSM-V.
- Must have prior work experience as a therapist with a trauma-informed approach.
- 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.
- Must commit to a minimum service period of 1 year to maintain ethical, quality care.
- Training and certification in trauma-focused therapies (e.g., EMDR, TF-CBT) are preferred.
- 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 demonstrate willingness and ability to adhere to all standards of practice outlined by the APA, Illinois & Wisconsin State Licensing Boards, and other professionally relevant psychological bodies under the direction of the supervising clinician.x
- For WI applicants, LSWs and MSWs will have to request state approval to be supervised by an LPC.
- 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 skills and strong 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 paid 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 401k 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
- 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 making 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 value
- 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.