you're licensed....so why join a group practice?

Is this a familiar question you've heard? To be honest, it's a pretty legit curiosity especially since it seems like the majority of therapists dream of opening their own private practice the minute they get licensed. However, I have discovered there are PLENTY of reasons why joining an established practice is more appealing than starting your own...maybe these resonate with you....

private practice is harder than you thought

No one ever told you that having a private practice is actually owning your own business, and if I recall correctly, graduate school did not offer business classes alongside all of the psychology classes we were there to actually take. I would safely guess that 99.9% of therapists who opened a private practice learned the hard way what it took; and while for some, it was exactly what they hoped it would be, for many others, the expectation didn't match the reality...for many reasons.

community

Unless you're active in a lot of networking groups or functions, private practice can be very isolating and lonely. A group practice offers a sort of "built in" opportunity for regular interaction. Everything from quick chats in-between sessions to team meetings, to team events, there is always a chance that you'll see a colleague around the office and feel the energy of a shared connection to the work you do. Being a part of a team also provides you with a feeling of being part of something bigger than just yourself, where collaboration, care, and encouragement are just a few of the benefits you'll experience.

being able to just be a therapist

Maybe you're ready to join a group practice because solo practice wasn't a great experience for you, or maybe you're at a point in your career where you only want to be a therapist and not a business owner....or maybe it's somewhere in-between. The great news is that no matter the reason, this is what is appealing to you and how you are choosing to be the best therapist you can be! I'm thrilled for you and so happy you're here and interested in becoming part of our Village.

still interested?

I'm guessing since you've read to this point, something I said hit home and you'd like to learn more. Yay! I'm so glad to hear it. Below are the basic job expectations for licensed positions. If you are interested in submitting your information for consideration, you can click the link at the bottom to complete the process.

Licensed Therapist position expectations

Position Summary: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist will provide outpatient individual and group counseling to patients of Village Wellness Center. Clinical services include treatment of adults, adolescents, couples and families.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

● Provide on-site or telehealth clinical counseling services to patients of Village Wellness Center, as scheduled, and in accordance with company policies;

● Respond to patients’ requests for service or calls within 24 hours (should your next shift be in such a timeframe) whether such requests are made in person, by phone, voicemail, etc. or through the Village Wellness Center website;

● Create timely and complete written records for each patient including, but not limited to: intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans, termination notes, contract notes, and other forms or documents which may be needed or required from time-to-time by Village Wellness Center or third parties in conjunction with the treatment of the patient within a timely fashion (by Friday of each week);

● Keep patient files accurate and up to date;

● Charge and collect payments from patients for services provided consistent with the policy and rate for such services as established by and in agreement with Village Wellness Center;

● Attend mandatory staff meetings and training as directed by Village Wellness Center;

● Conduct and regulate counseling services in a professional manner so as to maintain and increase the goodwill and reputation of Village Wellness Center

Minimum Qualifications

● Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in counseling or social work;

● Active, unrestricted registration through the Board of Behavioral Sciences in the State of California. A copy must be provided to Village Wellness Center;● Available to hold at least 15 patient sessions per week, provided such sessions are available and scheduled with Village Wellness Center;

● Ability to use electronic/digital devices and applications for prolonged, uninterrupted periods of time;

● Excellent organization and time-management skills. Regular and reliable attendance and timely arrival to work is required;

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and

● Ability to take timely and accurate session notes.

you're licensed....so why join a group practice?

private practice is harder than you thought

community

being able to just be a therapist

still interested?

Licensed Therapist position expectations

would you like to be considered for a position opening?

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU

you're licensed....so why join a group practice?

private practice is harder than you thought

community

being able to just be a therapist

still interested?

Licensed Therapist position expectations

would you like to be considered for a position opening?

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU

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