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Join Our Team

We are an intentionally small, locally owned, strength-based and social justice minded private practice committed to creating a supportive, empowering environment for both our clients and the therapists who serve them.

Outpatient Psychotherapist - In Person or Hybrid

Grand Rapids, Michigan | W-2 Employee Position​

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Dare To Be Counseling, LLC is seeking a compassionate, skilled outpatient psychotherapist to join our growing private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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​If you are looking for the flexibility of private practice with the stability, benefits, and support of W-2 employment, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Our Practice?​
  
​Competitive Compensation

Earn approximately $71,000–$128,000 annually based on a caseload of 20–30 client sessions per week.

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Paid Training & Onboarding

Receive hourly pay while completing orientation, training, and initial client communication.

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Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Employer-funded account that can be used toward health insurance premiums, eligible healthcare expenses, and approved over-the-counter items.

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Time Off & Wellness

  • Unpaid time off available upon hire

  • Paid sick time after 90 days

  • Paid time off after one year as a full-time employee

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Continuing Education

Access to an online continuing education platform plus periodic group training opportunities.

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Flexibility & Autonomy

Enjoy the freedom to choose:

  • Your preferred caseload size

  • Workdays and hours

  • In-person vs. telehealth and hybrid scheduling available

  • Client populations you serve

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Beautiful Office Space

Comfortable and welcoming furnished offices in a centrally located historic downtown Grand Rapids building with free parking and scenic city views.

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Clinical Support & Consultation

We prioritize communication, collaboration, and therapist wellbeing. Clinicians receive direct access to leadership, monthly case consultation, and a highly supportive team environment.

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Supervision

Each clinician receives:

  • 3 hours/month of individual supervision

  • 2 hours/month of group supervision/case consultation

  • Licensure supervision for LLMSWs

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Tools & Administrative Support

We provide the resources you need to focus on clinical care, including:

  • Laptop

  • HIPAA-compliant phone, email, eFax, and telehealth systems

  • EHR with streamlined documentation

  • Office supplies, therapy tools, furniture, business cards

  • Liability insurance and more

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W-2 Stability

  • Enjoy the benefits of private practice without the burden of running your own business. 

  • We handle administrative tasks so you can focus on therapy!

  • W-2 Employees pay less in taxes than independent contractors and can receive employee benefits.

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Billing, Credentialing & Marketing

Our in-house administrative team manages insurance credentialing, billing, collections, and client account support. We also help market your services, including Psychology Today and other professional profiles as needed.

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Qualifications

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We are seeking clinicians who have:

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in a behavioral health field

  • Current Michigan Health License in good standing as LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, LMFT, or LP

  • Residence in Michigan

  • Minimum 2 years of psychotherapy or counseling experience with at least 1 year of post graduate degree experience

  • Willingness to build to a minimum caseload of 20 sessions weekly

  • Ability to work in-office at least 2 days per week

  • Strength-based, culturally responsive, and LGBTQ+ affirming approach

  • Strong communication, organization, documentation, and time-management skills

  • Professionalism, reliability, and ethical integrity

  • Commitment to healthy boundaries, self-care, and work-life balance

  • Private professional telehealth space and reliable internet for hybrid candidates
     

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Responsibilities

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  • Provide an average of 20 psychotherapy sessions weekly 

  • Conduct assessments and create individualized treatment plans

  • Maintain scheduling and client communication promptly

  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation

  • Collaborate with outside providers when appropriate and authorized

  • Attend required meetings, supervision, and trainings

  • Support client retention, networking, and practice growth

  • Maintain licensure and uphold all applicable ethical and legal standards

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Our Commitment to Inclusion

   

Dare To Be Counseling, LLC is committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion and connectedness. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the contributions of applicants of various backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, races, sexes, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, disability statuses, ages, religions, body types, relationships statuses, and national origins.

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