Open Position:

About Us

We are a group of motivated clinicians who leverage technology to serve adolescents, adults, and their families who struggle with mental health challenges and/or substance abuse disorder (SUD). We offer telehealth, in-person, and hybrid services. We are team-oriented and value a positive, supportive, and creative workplace environment to complement the meaningful and challenging work we do. If you are an innovative mental health professional looking to both serve a diverse population and contribute to the emerging digital mental health space, Family Spring is the place for you!

About You

We are seeking applications from motivated clinicians who will provide direct therapy to teens and/or adults. (Child therapists are welcome, too.) The ideal clinician will bring their unique history, skills, and approach to the work and be committed to ongoing learning and improvement. We welcome applicants with personal histories of struggle (SUD and/or mental health symptoms) that have influenced their transformation and work as a professional.
Alongside having relevant expertise and a curiosity to grow as a clinician, the preferred candidate will be technology friendly and have several opportunities for growth within the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

Weekly duties include:

• Book a minimum 26 hours (53-min+ sessions) per week of direct therapy services via telehealth and in-person in our San Rafael office in accordance with company policies. (More more hours available if clinician so chooses.) Please note: Our cancellation rate is approximately 10%, so when booking 26 you will generally see 22 clients per week.
• Maintain all clinical documentation using our HIPAA compliant electronic health record (EHR; see below).
• Attend and participate in individual and group case consultation with the clinical director.
• Attend and participate in monthly or bi-monthly, 1-hour in-house trainings.
• Send questionnaires to clients and review them to promote patients’ healing.

Other duties:

• Attend work reliably and arrive on time consistently.
• Be properly licensed and/or certified (if applicable).
• Abide by all laws, rules, regulations, and codes of ethics that are binding upon or applicable to the services performed for Family Spring.
• Respond to patients’ requests for service or calls within 24 hours whether such requests are made in person, by phone, voicemail, etc. or through the Family Spring website.
• Respond to such requests by meeting with, evaluating, and providing services to such patients.
• Communicate with a patient’s treatment team (i.e., pediatrician, primary care physician, psychiatrist, school, probation officer etc.) as necessary.
• Use online EHR to complete written records for each patient including, but not limited to intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans, termination notes, and other forms or documents which may be needed or required from time-to-time by Family Spring or third parties in conjunction with the treatment of the patient in a timely fashion (by Friday of each week).
• Keep patient files accurate and up to date.
• Conduct and organize therapy services in a professional manner so as to maintain and increase the goodwill and reputation of Family Spring.
• Be respectful and collaborative with co-workers.
• Tend to other important duties which may be assigned by Family Spring.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have an active, unrestricted California license (MFT, LCSW, LPCC, PhD, or PsyD) in good standing with the appropriate governing body (BBS or BOP)
• Have a master’s or doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology from a regionally accredited school.
• Have documented expertise and training doing clinical work with adults with mild to moderate mental health conditions.
• Have a minimum of 2 years of direct services with these populations. (This can include practicum and internship experience).
• Be available for 26 of direct clinical services hours per week plus additional administrative tasks.
• Maintain consistent self-care practices.
• Be willing to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have specialized training and/or certification in treatments with our patient population (e.g., ACT, EMDR, SUD training, trauma-specific training, mindfulness training, etc.)
• Have specialized training and/or certification in treatments adjacent to our patient population (e.g., couples therapy).
• Have experience conducting therapy in a language other than English (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, etc.).
• Have documented expertise and training doing clinical work with teens with mild to moderate mental health conditions and their families.
• Have an affinity for technology.

Schedule

• The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, but the clinician has some flexibility and input in determining their work hours.
• You will determine the 26+ slots you want to see clients.
• Weekend hours are also available, if desired by the clinician.

Compensation + Benefits

• Master’s Clinician starting Salary: $96,950+ (based on minimum booking requirements).
• Doctoral Clinician starting Salary: $105,966+ (based on minimum booking requirements).
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Between 2-3 weeks depending on number of sessions booked.
• Dental, vision, and health insurance (100% paid for employee).
• 401k: 3% employer contribution immediately (no vesting period).
• Tech Stipend: $50/month to go toward computer, internet, and other technology costs.
• Monthly training with free CEs.
• Full operational and clinical support.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• • Q: Do I get paid for no-shows or late cancellations? A: As an insurance-based practice, we cannot submit claims for no shows or late cancellations, therefore you do not get paid for missed sessions or no shows. Please note: The income above is based on seeing 22 clients per week, taking into account no shows and cancellations. We also have a firm no show/cancellation policy that we coach you through in order to minimize cancellations. 
  • Q: How long does it take to fill my caseload? A: It generally takes 4-6 weeks to fill your caseload. We have put a lot of thoughtfulness into a smooth onboarding process and this timeline has proven over the years to work best. Please note: Depending on when you onboard, it could take slightly longer (7-8 weeks) if onboarding during holidays or peak vacation times.
  • Q: Do I get paid for consultation and admin time? A: There is no additional administrative fee. Progress note time is built into the “psychotherapy hour” (though you do not have to complete your notes right after your session — just within two business days), and consultation is optional (though highly encouraged).

Thought Provoking Questions (TPQs)

• Q: Why should I join Family Spring? Why shouldn’t I just start my own private practice? A: You’d want to join Family Spring if you’re looking for the autonomy of a private practice regarding your schedule, but want the help of a back end team that handles all marketing, billing, and operations. At Family Spring, you won’t have to worry about denied claims, getting your caseload filled, or feeling like you’re on an island clinically. Whether you come to every holiday party and online training we put on, or pretty much keep to yourself, you’d join Family Spring because you want the support when you need it. Please note: If you’re wondering about a future in private practice, Family Spring is a great place to work for a few years to learn the ins and outs of running your own business. The CEO is an open book and happy to be transparent about what it takes to run a practice.
• Q: Why shouldn’t I just work for one of the big mental health tech giants? A: The tech giants oftentimes throw around big numbers when you take into account how many clients they want you to book, or do the math around being 1099 vs w2 (they are 1099 and we are w2), not only can you get the higher compensation you deserve with us, but you will be working for a mental health group practice owned by clinicians, lead by clinicians, who have a “clinician-centric” core value. Plain and simple: It hits different. 

To Apply

• Upload your resume in the appropriate area of the link below (PDF uploads only, please). Please name and save this PDF file as “Your full name Family Spring Resume,” i.e., “Joanna Smith Family Spring Resume.”
• Upload a 3-4-paragraph (maximum) cover letter in the appropriate area of the link below (PDF uploads only, please). Please name and save this PDF file as “Your full name Family Spring Cover Letter,” i.e., “Joanna Smith Family Spring Cover Letter.”:
•  In your cover letter please address the four areas in the following order:
  1. Briefly describe your mental health treatment experience and why it makes you a good candidate for this job (one paragraphs maximum).
  2. List any specific training in therapy modalities, evidence-based interventions, etc. (one paragraph maximum).
  3. Describe the characteristics of your preferred work environment/culture. Please be specific (one paragraph maximum).
  4. Add anything else you think might be important for us to know about you, personally or professionally, regarding your application for this job (one paragraph maximum).

Please note: We serve teens and families from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We endeavor to have a provider team that reflects our patient population, so we encourage people with lived experience, people of color, and LGBTQ+ professionals to apply.