Job Description

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) at Headlight summary:

A Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) at Headlight provides individualized mental health counseling and treatment to patients, leveraging innovative technology and a clinician-led approach. The role involves diagnosing mental health disorders, creating treatment plans, and maintaining therapeutic relationships within a supportive, collaborative team environment. Headlight emphasizes reducing administrative burden, utilizing data to improve care access and continuity, and providing competitive benefits including flexible work options.

Join a team that’s transforming mental healthcare. Founded by psychiatrists , Headlight is more than a company: it’s a movement. A movement that exists on the front lines of the mental health crisis, transforming the way people access care and the way clinicians deliver it. In order to help people in their time of need and ensure that every person who comes to us has options, we are transparent about our capabilities, treatments, and coverage, we champion innovation, and we leverage our rich data to continuously implement better ways of delivering care. Our mission is simple but powerful: Improving lives, one session at a time.

Our clinicians chose Headlight because…

• Clinician Led Expertise : Headlight was founded and led by clinicians. Our Clinical Leadership team is at the forefront of every decision we make.
• Admin Work on Autopilot: We handle insurance, billing, and marketing so you can focus on what you love – seeing clients.
• Innovative Technology: Our Clinicians save 3-6 hours a week on documentation by using new technologies like Blueprint AI and Connective Health.
• Competitive Benefits: We provide industry-leading benefits, sick leave, 401(k) contributions, and more.
• Clinical Support: Consult with our Clinical Consult Groups or schedule case consultations with our leading clinician.
• Clinical Autonomy: You have the autonomy to make decisions about patient care and treatment while having the backing and guidance of our experienced Executive Therapists and Psychiatrists for case consultations.
• Collaborative Teams: Be a part of a collaborative team environment and a supportive community. Our clinicians are separated into small teams of 10 to 12, with a licensed clinical lead for assistance. You’re never alone in your journey.

Our Pillars

• Make things easier.
• Forge genuine connections.
• Elevate the standard.

Headlight by the numbers

• Access : The typical wait time to see a W2 Clinician is 4 weeks, Headlight significantly reduces this to an average of 8.9 days to see a W2 Clinician, with 80% of clients being seen within two weeks.
• Retention and Therapeutic Relationships : Industry data indicates approximately 70% of clients return for a second therapy session. Headlight boasts a 92% return rate, reflecting Headlights ability to match clients to the right clinician.
• Continuity of care : Of Clients who attend at least four sessions, only 36% continue with the same clinician in the broader industry. Headlight surpasses this with a 94% continuity rate.
• Client Engagement and Attendance : Industry average for clients attending their first scheduled appointment is 65%. Headlight improves upon this with an 81% attendance rate, indicating effective initial engagement strategies.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
• Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
• Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
• Involve and advise family members when appropriate
• Plan outreach and referral activities in surrounding communities

Qualifications

• Master’s Level Degree or higher (Required) in related fields
• Full, unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LMFT or Psychologist license (license based on office location). Applicants without a valid, active license will not be considered. We are currently not hiring associate/intern level therapists.
• 2+ years' experience with providing diagnostic assessment and therapy services
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus, but not required
• Maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment with this agency
• Ability to work as a team member and cooperatively
• Superb organizational skills
• Ability to guide, direct, or influence people
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and their families
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) Proficiency: Must have demonstrated experience in utilizing electronic health record systems efficiently to manage patient data, document clinical information, and access patient histories. Familiarity with NextGen is highly desirable.
• Computer Skills: Strong computer literacy with proficiency in a range of software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues.

Benefits

• W-2 role with medical, dental and vision effective on the first of the month after employment
• Base Salary and monthly Bonus based on billed hours
• CEU support which includes earned CEU days and CEU reimbursements
• Vacation, Sick, Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling services, resources, and support to help you navigate personal or professional challenges.
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Credentialing Support, Training and Development Opportunities, Growth Opportunities
• Convenient work from home or hybrid options
• Flexible schedule

The a bove compensation represents our total yearly compensation. Total yearly compensation is equal to our base salary of $90,000 plus Headlight's monthly billed hour bonus.

- Total Yearly Compensation at 25 billed hour units- $90,000

- Total Yearly Compensation at 27 billed hour units- $96,032

- Total Yearly Compensation at 30 billed hour units- $105,080

Not meeting all the requirements? Research indicates that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. If you're enthusiastic about this position but your previous experience doesn't precisely match every qualification listed, we enthusiastically encourage you to submit your application. You could be the ideal candidate for this role or others!

Headlight is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and seeks to create a working environment reflective of this commitment. We seek to provide a diverse clinician base to support the diversity of our clients. Headlight supports and respects diversity of people, culture, and ideas throughout our organization. Headlight thrives to be a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free workplace.

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Keywords:

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, mental health counseling, treatment plans, patient care, behavioral health, clinical documentation, telehealth, collaborative care, insurance billing, electronic health records, clinical autonomy

Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Work at office, Work from home, Currently hiring, Flexible hours,

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