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Clinical therapist for Private Practice LCSW
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What they do
A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
$64,202 / year median in Connecticut
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Who we are looking for:
Licensed clinical therapists who is looking to join a small group of supportive, positive colleagues. Currently we have office space for 1 or 2 clinicians looking to work hybrid, or in office one or two days per week and from home the rest of the week. Circumstances can change, and space may open up in the future for anyone wanting to do more in-person work at our office. We have space for an unlimited number of virtual therapists.Who we are:
We are a small private practice located in Farmington, CT who do our best to support one another and to help new therapists learn the private practice ropes. We have a strong emphasis on positive vibes and a supportive environment. There are opportunities to meet up in person to discuss clinical practice or the business side of things or anything else. You can also check out our website at SironaCounselingLLC.net.Benefits:
A clean, comfortable workspace that is tastefully decorated. All our offices have windows. You'll get business cards, a spot on our website, referrals from colleagues. Collaboration with colleagues. Use of our EHR - electronic claim and billing with ease and support. A link for 6 month free Psychology Today listing and guidance on setting yourself up. Wi-Fi in the suite. Kitchenette with fridge, microwave, coffee, tea, water, ice, etc... Opportunities to receive a quarterly CEU stipend. Some info on 1099 private practice: Getting started in private practice is not easy. You have to put time aside every day to work on something related to getting your practice going, learning the trade, how to market yourself, and developing referral sources. The biggest factor in having success in private practice is putting the time in to learn about the business side of things and build your practice. We start all our clinicians at no less than a 70/30 split - that means you keep 70% of the remittance you generate through seeing your clients. The 30% we keep goes toward our commercial insurance, suite rent, internet costs, business cards, website, other office supplies and bills related to staying in business. Compared to working full time at a W2 employer, where your salary is based on about 40% of the billing you generate and you're expected to see far more clients per week.Requirements and preferred skills:
You must be licensed to practice in the state of Connecticut , we are NOT taking on interns or students for field work. We are not set up to provide supervision or clinical hours toward licensing. Please have some understanding of what it means to be a 1099 contracted professional. Do your research. Understand the business side of practice as mentioned above.Where we are located:
Our office is located near UConn Health in Farmington close to West Hartford, Route 4, Route 9, and I84. The building that houses our suite is open 7:00am to 7:00pm weekdays and Saturday, doors are locked Sundays and some holidays. You can see clients outside these hours via telehealth.- Responsibilities
- You'll be responsible for your own practice, adhering to ethics and values of the field, following state and DPH rules, regulations and laws, billing and sending claims (with our help), scheduling and obtaining clients (we will send referrals), marketing yourself and building your network of referral sources.
- Skills
- You must have a current license to practice in Connecticut.