Group Practices Hiring LSWAICs, LMCHAs & LMFTAs In Washington State
Not sure or ready to open your practice?
There are so many practices hiring associates and licensed clinicians due to the demand in mental health services.
Make sure to read your contract in detail and find out whether out will be a W-2 or IC (Independent Contractor) as this impacts fee split and benefits offered as well as legal rights.
What Is A Group Practice?
A therapy/mental health group practice is a collective of mental health professionals who come together to offer a variety of therapeutic services to individuals in need owned by a lead therapist/director.
Often group practices are created to expand services to serve more clients with a specific value, skillset, and/or training.
Some group practices take on interns/student therapists to offer lower fee services and to mentor/shape/educate/train the next generation of therapists.
These services can include therapy, counseling, psychiatric medication management, and more, all provided by a team of skilled and specialized clinicians.
Some group practices only provide psychotherapy.
What is a W2 Employee?
Considered an employee
W-2 employees are typically eligible for a range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and workers' compensation.
The employer usually withholds income taxes, Social Security, and Medicare taxes from the therapist's paychecks, making tax compliance simpler.
Often greater job security, as they are protected by labor laws, such as minimum wage and overtime regulations.
Employers usually provide a structured work environment, including set working hours and supervision.
May have less autonomy over their practice and patient load, as their employer makes decisions about scheduling and caseload assignments.
Might have less flexibility in choosing their therapeutic methods and approaches (group practice owner can dictate the approach, modality, specialties, etc.).
What is an Independent Contractor?
Independent contractors have more control over their schedules, caseloads, and therapeutic approaches. They can set their own hours and choose their clients.
Freedom to build their own practice and brand.
Responsible for handling their own taxes, including income tax, self-employment tax, and estimated quarterly tax payments.
While they may have more tax-related responsibilities, they can also take advantage of tax deductions for business expenses like office rent, supplies, and continuing education from their taxable income, potentially reducing their tax liability.
Do not receive employee benefits, such as health insurance or retirement plans, and must provide these benefits for themselves if desired.
They are not eligible for workers' compensation, so they need to have their own insurance coverage.
Typical Fee Splits For W-2 Unlicensed
45% employee / 55% employer
Typical Fee Splits For W-2 Licensed
55% employee / 45% employer
Typical Fee Splits For IC Licensed
Ranges from 60%/40% to 80%/20%
DMHS (Deconstructing the Mental Health System) Listing
Group Practices Hiring in Washington State
Spark Counseling
Want To Open A Private Practice As An Associate And Take Insurance?
Join a group/collective, where you can accept some insurance and have some benefits such as consultation, marketing, etc., yet you are still able to be an autonomous and independent clinician under your own private practice.
Insurance Paneling
Shelterwood Collective (associates can be in-network with certain insurances through being group paneled; you are not individually paneled)
Lemon Squeezy (associates can be in-network with certain insurances through being group paneled; you are not individually paneled)
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