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Morning Joy Counseling & Consulting is a growing private practice serving individuals, couples, and families through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. We provide counseling for concerns including anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional wellness. Our practice is committed to providing high-quality, client-centered care while creating a supportive professional environment where clinicians can do meaningful work and grow alongside the practice.

Morning Joy Counseling and Consulting offers clinicians the flexibility and autonomy of private practice, supported by an established practice infrastructure. Focus on providing excellent care while we support the systems behind the work. Join a growing, collaborative practice where you can build your caseload at a pace that works for you while staying connected to a professional community.

Current Opportunities

Licensed Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT), Independent Contractor

Morning Joy Counseling & Consulting is expanding our clinical team and seeking a fully licensed therapist (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) to join the practice as an independent contractor.

This is a great opportunity for a clinician who would like to build a part-time caseload within a growing private practice without having to manage all aspects of running a practice independently. This position will begin with a smaller caseload and has the opportunity to grow as referrals are received and based on clinician availability. A specific number of clients is not guaranteed. Clinicians will have flexibility in establishing their availability while providing consistent appointment times for the clients they accept.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, couples, and/or family psychotherapy within your areas of competence

  • Conduct intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans

  • Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the practice's electronic health record

  • Provide ethical, evidence-based, culturally responsive care

  • Maintain appropriate communication regarding client care and practice operations

  • Participate in consultation or practice meetings as appropriate

  • Maintain all professional licensure and continuing education requirements

Qualifications

  • Current, unrestricted independent clinical license in New Jersey (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent)

  • Additional licensure in Pennsylvania and/or Delaware is a plus

  • Experience providing outpatient psychotherapy

  • Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a collaborative practice

  • Strong clinical documentation and professional communication skills

  • Commitment to ethical, inclusive, client-centered care

  • Reliable availability for clients accepted onto your caseload

Experience or interest in trauma-informed care, couples therapy, children/adolescents, anxiety, life transitions, grief, EMDR, or other evidence-based approaches is welcomed but not required.

Practice Support

  • Electronic health record and secure client portal

  • Practice marketing and referral development

  • Intake and administrative support

  • Billing support for practice clients

  • Opportunities for professional collaboration and consultation

  • Flexibility to grow your caseload over time

Compensation:

$70-$85 per completed clinical session, based on experience, specialty expertise, advanced training/certifications, and qualifications.

Compensation is paid per completed session. This is an independent contractor position, and we do not guarantee a specific number of client referrals or sessions.

Position Structure

  • Independent contractor

  • Part-time/flexible schedule

  • Caseload developed based on referrals and clinician availability

  • Telehealth

If you're an independently licensed clinician looking for the flexibility of private practice with the support of a growing practice community, we'd love to hear from you!

Morning Joy Counseling & Consulting is committed to building a thoughtful, collaborative team of clinicians who value excellent care, professionalism, and continued growth.

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