Associate Therapist Children & Families— LACMH / LMSW / LAMFT (W2, free supervision)

Resilient Kids Child & Family Therapy-Middletown, DE
$48,000 - $58,000Hybrid

About The Position

Resilient Kids Child & Family Therapy is seeking Associate Licensed Therapists (LACMH, LMSW, LAMFT, or equivalent provisional license) for their new 10-office location opening in Downtown Middletown, Delaware. This full-time W2 position offers free, paid supervision, a caseload matched to your strengths, and a supportive environment built by a therapist for therapists. The practice focuses on outpatient therapy for children, teens, and families, primarily addressing anxiety, depression, school-related challenges, and self-confidence. They handle all administrative tasks, allowing therapists to focus on clinical work. The role involves consistent, manageable, relationship-driven sessions, primarily in-person with an optional telehealth day. The practice emphasizes a sustainable career path without burnout, offering competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.
  • Passed your licensure exam — ASWB Masters (LMSW), NCE or NCMHCE (LACMH), or AMFTRB (LAMFT).
  • Active provisional licensure in Delaware (LACMH, LMSW, LAMFT, or equivalent) or eligible to obtain.
  • Prior clinical experience with children, teens, and families (practicum, internship, agency, or community mental health setting).
  • Motivation to complete supervised hours and become a fully licensed therapist.
  • Ability to keep documentation current and caseload managed.
  • Willingness to coordinate with external parties (schools, prescribers, pediatricians).
  • Commitment to clinical growth as a career-long endeavor.

Nice To Haves

  • Play therapy training or interest (CPT, RPT, or working toward it).
  • Trauma-informed care training (TF-CBT, CPP, or equivalent).
  • Bilingual (Spanish preferred, any language welcome).
  • Experience with neurodiversity (ADHD, autism spectrum, or related presentations).
  • LGBTQ+ affirming care experience or training.
  • School-based or community mental health background.
  • Nature-based therapy, animal-assisted therapy, or equine-assisted psychotherapy interest or training.

Responsibilities

  • Provide child therapy, adolescent therapy, and family therapy in an outpatient private practice setting.
  • Work with clients presenting with anxiety, depression, school-related challenges, and self-confidence issues.
  • Support parents in their own therapeutic work.
  • Provide support for life transitions, adoption, and co-parenting.
  • Conduct some trauma-focused therapy, though not the primary focus.
  • Engage with motivated families who are committed to therapy.
  • Conduct primarily in-person sessions with an option for one telehealth day per week.
  • Coordinate with schools, prescribers, and pediatricians as part of a child’s care team.
  • Complete documentation efficiently using provided templates and AI-assisted tools.
  • Participate in weekly individual supervision.
  • Engage in ongoing training, mentorship, and consultation for professional development.
  • Potentially explore nature-based therapy or animal-assisted therapy at Buddy's Place.

Benefits

  • W2 employment status
  • Free, paid supervision
  • Paid supervision time
  • Caseload matched to strengths
  • No non-compete agreement
  • Highmark Delaware health insurance (50% employer-paid after 60 days)
  • 80 hours of Paid Time Off per year
  • Delaware Paid Leave (HDFA)
  • Delaware EARNS retirement (optional pre-tax savings)
  • Workers’ compensation
  • Unemployment protection
  • Employer covers a share of payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare)
  • Documentation pay
  • Rate increases automatically at each licensure milestone
  • Opportunities for advancement and supervision from within
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