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, sandtray therapy, and talk 
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.
• Be organized, self-motivated, and trustworthy.
• 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 working and 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).
• Payroll taxes (for W-2 employee), supplies and inventory, marketing venues, claims billing expenses, office rent, utilities, internet, client portal, and other necessary platforms paid for by the business. If employee wishes to earn more per session and reimburse business for these expenses, this is negotiable.

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. THIS IS REQUIRED!
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and licensure requirements.
• Interest in growing with the business.

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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