Associate Therapist (Unlicensed/Provisionally Licensed)
About The Position
Light On Anxiety Treatment Centers is hiring an Associate Therapist to provide evidence-based care for anxiety, OCD, and related conditions. The role serves child, adolescent, and adult clients, with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and includes clinical management of assigned cases, care coordination, crisis response, documentation, and administrative duties. The therapist is expected to maintain professional conduct, communicate proactively with clients and stakeholders, complete required training, and contribute to the practice’s collaborative culture. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with at least 22 hours of client sessions weekly. The schedule offers flexible arrangements, including one fully virtual day, and requires one weekend day. The position includes supervision toward independent licensure and participation in Light On Anxiety’s year-long Clinical Training Institute, which provides specialty training in CBT for anxiety, OCD, and related conditions. The therapist may also participate in consultation, community outreach, and organizational projects.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, school counseling, or a related field leading to state licensure as an LSW or LPC.
- Interest in specializing in CBT for anxiety and related disorders.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.
- Ability to receive and integrate feedback in a growth-oriented environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse populations.
- Adaptability and resilience, including the ability to navigate change and ambiguity.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Ability to meet the full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, including one weekend day.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with people in service-oriented, high-responsibility, or dynamic environments.
- Curiosity, openness, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Accountability, follow-through, and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate directly, respectfully, and proactively.
- Ability to reflect, problem-solve, and remain engaged in complex or imperfect situations.
- Interest in collaboration and contributing positively to a team culture.
Responsibilities
- Provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to child, adolescent, and adult clients with anxiety-related conditions.
- Manage all assigned clinical cases.
- Communicate and consult with clients’ care team members, including legal guardians, families, and internal and external parties, as appropriate.
- Provide resources, support, and referrals to external services when appropriate.
- Coordinate crisis response for client emergencies, including coordination of care with outside institutions.
- Complete documentation and administrative requirements in a timely and thorough manner.
- Complete all required trainings.
- Seek and participate in continuing education to stay informed about evidence-based treatment protocols for anxiety and related disorders.
- Maintain professional conduct and appearance in interactions with clients and stakeholders.
- Communicate in a timely and proactive manner with clients, external clinical stakeholders, and the practice’s administrative team.
- Participate in continuing education initiatives and small-group supervision.
- Contribute positively to the practice’s culture.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Signing bonus.
- Participation in and certification through the year-long Clinical Training Institute, offering advanced specialty training in CBT for anxiety, OCD, and related conditions.
- Supervision needed to obtain independent licensure.
- Paid time off and paid company-observed holidays.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan with company match.
- Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Health Savings Account.
- Short-term disability coverage.
- Company-sponsored basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Company laptop, ongoing technical support, and technology stipend.
- Company-sponsored continuing education programs to fulfill CE/CME requirements.
- Company-sponsored malpractice insurance.
- Reimbursement for licensure examination, registration, and renewal fees.
- Administrative team support for caseload building, billing, scheduling, and credentialing.
- Modern office space and amenities.
- Opportunities for consultation, collaboration, and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
