About Flatirons Relationship Center Flatirons Relationship Center is a growing relationship-focused therapy practice in Boulder, Colorado. We provide thoughtful, evidence-informed therapy to individuals, couples, and families who want greater connection, emotional depth, and meaningful change. Our clinical foundation is rooted in Emotionally Focused Therapy, attachment theory, systemic thinking, and the belief that excellent therapy requires both warmth and rigor. We are building a practice known for strong clinical work, a beautiful and supportive client experience, and a workplace where talented therapists can build sustainable, long-term careers. Our goal is to create a collaborative clinical community where therapists are well supported, well compensated, and encouraged to deepen their expertise over time. About the Therapist 1 role Therapist 1 is the first fully licensed level in the Flatirons Relationship Center clinical career path. Advancement opportunities include promotion to Advanced Licensed Therapist - Level 2, and Principal Licensed Therapist - Level 3. A Therapist 1 is a clinically grounded, dependable licensed therapist who can practice with appropriate independence while continuing to develop their specialty, reputation, and advanced clinical skills. Therapist 1 clinicians are asked to provide excellent and mindful care, maintain a stable caseload, participate in the clinical community, and contribute positively to the developing culture of the practice. Clinical responsibilities Provide individual, couples, and/or family therapy within your areas of competence. Maintain an average caseload of approximately 18-22 completed sessions per week once fully established. Conduct thorough assessments and develop clinically appropriate treatment plans. Use attachment-based, systemic, experiential, and other evidence-informed interventions. Maintain timely, accurate documentation and complete progress notes within established practice timelines. Obtain and document informed consent, releases of information, and other required clinical paperwork. Assess and respond appropriately to safety concerns, including suicidality, abuse, domestic violence, and other high-risk situations. Coordinate care with other providers when clinically appropriate and authorized, and seek consultation when needed. Maintain all licensure and professional requirements, and follow applicable ethical standards, Colorado law, and practice policies. Practice and team responsibilities Participate in regular clinical consultation and team meetings, and contribute to a collaborative, respectful workplace culture. Communicate proactively about clinical, ethical, scheduling, or operational concerns, and maintain a reliable schedule. Support a warm, professional, and organized client experience. Collaborate on the development of your professional bio, niche, and referral profile, and participate reasonably in referral-building and practice visibility efforts. Support shared clinical standards while maintaining an authentic individual therapeutic style. Protect client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and practice security requirements, using practice systems consistently for scheduling, documentation, communication, and payment collection. Qualifications Required Active, unrestricted Colorado license as an LMFT, LPC, LCSW, licensed psychologist, or other independently licensed behavioral health professional whose scope is appropriate for the position. Master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field. Ability to practice independently without candidate-level supervision. Demonstrated competence providing psychotherapy to adults, couples, families, or another population that fits the practice. Strong clinical documentation, communication, organization, and professional judgment. Commitment to ethical, culturally responsive, inclusive, and trauma-informed care. Ability to build toward 18-22 completed sessions per week, unless otherwise negotiated in the contract. Willingness to participate in consultation and the broader clinical community, with a professional liability history consistent with the role. Strongly preferred Training or experience in Emotionally Focused Therapy, attachment-based therapy, systemic therapy, family therapy, or relational approaches. Experience providing couples or family therapy. Interest in developing a clear clinical specialty or referral niche. At least two years of post-graduate clinical experience. Experience working in private practice, group practice, or an outpatient setting. Interest in growing within a long-term clinical career path and community. Formal EFT certification is not required. We are interested in clinicians who are aligned with attachment-based and relational work and are motivated to continue developing their skills. Compensation This is a W-2 employee position. Compensation is structured through a productivity-based W-2 plan designed to provide approximately 65% of collected clinical revenue to the therapist, subject to the final written compensation agreement and applicable wage requirements. At the current standard session fee of $185, estimated annual compensation is: Approximately $99,500 at 18 completed sessions per week Approximately $110,600 at 20 completed sessions per week Approximately $121,700 at 22 completed sessions per week These estimates assume approximately 46 clinical working weeks per year. Actual earnings will depend on completed sessions, collected revenue, schedule, cancellations, fee adjustments, and caseload development. All required meetings, training, administrative work, and other compensable working time will be paid in accordance with the practice's compensation plan and applicable law. Benefits and practice support A highly competitive compensation structure within a group practice setting. Autonomy and flexibility in setting and maintaining your clinical schedule. Practice-supported marketing, website presence, professional profile development, and referral generation. An annual continuing-education stipend of up to $1,000. A sustainable full-time expectation of approximately 18-22 completed sessions per week. An up-scale office in a boutique-style professional Boulder therapy suite. Regular peer consultation, clinical community, and EFT-informed consultation. Support developing a clinical niche and long-term professional identity. A transparent advancement path to Therapist 2, Therapist 3, and Senior Therapist roles. Flexibility to provide services via telehealth. Client inquiry management and assistance with intake matching. Electronic health record, scheduling, secure client communication, and telehealth systems. Payment collection and credit-card processing (the practice absorbs transaction fees), plus billing and superbill infrastructure for private-pay clients.

Pay:

$99,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Professional development assistance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Boulder, CO 80301