Associate Therapist

About Us:
Becoming Exceptional Healing Center & Resources is a fast-growing therapy practice dedicated to helping individuals heal from trauma, build resilience, and strengthen family systems. We provide a safe, supportive, and creative environment for clients of all ages, fostering healing through play therapy, art therapy, and sandtray therapy.

 

Job Summary:
We seek an Associate Therapist to join our team and contribute to our mission of healing trauma and promoting mental wellness. The ideal candidate will work with clients aged 2 years and older, offering therapy services both in-person and via telehealth. You will be part of a collaborative, family-focused environment prioritizing integrity, self-care, and professional growth.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe, welcoming, and supportive therapeutic environment for clients of all ages.
• Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions using evidence-based and creative approaches, such as play therapy, art therapy, and sandtray therapy.
• Schedule client appointments, process payments, and document clinical notes promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and consistent therapeutic space, including cleaning and resetting the playroom after sessions.
• Participate in supervision and training to achieve and maintain licensure requirements.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, team members, and external contacts.
• Address various mental health concerns, including trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, grief, and relationship challenges.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by providing and receiving feedback.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree (e.g., MSW) with licensure as a CSW or MFT (or in the process of obtaining licensure).
• Training or experience in Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, or trauma-focused modalities.
• Knowledge of attachment theory and experience working with children and families.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SimplePractice, and basic computer functions.

 

Acceptable Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a Master’s program in a related field (e.g., MSW, MFT).
• Interest in creative therapeutic approaches such as Play, Sandtray, or Art Therapy.
• Foundational understanding of trauma, attachment, and systems-based therapy.

 

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage with clients in a nonjudgmental, empathetic, and age-appropriate manner.
• Dependable, honest, and committed to personal and professional growth.
• Creative, collaborative, and flexible in therapeutic approaches.
• Understanding of trauma and its effects on individuals and families.
• Capable of working with families and facilitating systems-based interventions.

 

Bonus Skills:

• Experience facilitating group therapy or teaching psychoeducational classes.
• Ability to conduct attachment and relationship-focused therapy sessions

 

Work Environment:

Becoming Exceptional offers a safe, collaborative, and family-oriented workplace where therapists can thrive. We emphasize integrity, consistency, self-care, and respectful communication among staff and clients to create a supportive healing environment. 

 

Compensation:

• Salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity for training in specific certifications may apply.
• Position will grow into full-time as client demand increases.
• Saturdays, mornings, and some evenings required. Hours determined based on 
  client needs and space availability (when not being used by another clinician). 

Additional Requirements:

• Interest in working with children, families, and individuals through creative and evidence-based therapies.
• Comfort with physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding sessions.
• Willingness to clean and organize therapy spaces after sessions.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and licensure requirements.

Reporting Structure:
The Associate Therapist will report directly to Andrea Lauritzen, owner of Becoming Exceptional Healing Center & Resources. Supervision for licensure will be provided in-house as needed.

How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications, experience, and interest in this position to andrea@becomingexceptionalhc.com. Please include any relevant certifications or trainings.

We look forward to welcoming a compassionate, driven therapist to our growing team!

 

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