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Job description
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, or LPC)
Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000/year based on 30 clinical sessions per week Employment Type: Independent Contractor with full or part-time hours Schedule: Office hours: Monday-Friday 8am-7pm; flexibility to schedule minimum of 20 hours of availability within those time frames; 1-2 days of evening hours needed Location: This is a hybrid (greater than 50% in-person) role based out of Atlanta (Buckhead), GA
This position will be opening in September 2026. We are actively reviewing applications.
Role Summary
The hybrid Licensed Mental Health Therapist provides high-quality outpatient therapy to individuals, couples, and/or families. Success in this role means maintaining a consistent caseload, delivering evidence-based care, and completing documentation accurately and on time while collaborating with a supportive clinical team.
Licensed Therapist Responsibilities
Conduct assessments of bio-psycho-social needs and develop individualized treatment plans
Provide individual, family, and/or couples outpatient psychotherapy services using evidence-based modalities
Actively seek parent and/or patient feedback regarding programming and therapy goals
Complete timely and compliant clinical documentation
Maintain an active caseload of minimum of 15 client sessions per week
Participate in clinical consultation, supervision, or team meetings as required
Adhere to ethical standards, licensing requirements, and company policies
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000 as an IC based on 30 clinical sessions per week
Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
Flexible scheduling: Office hours are Monday-Friday 8am-7pm; flexibility to schedule minimum of 20 hours of availability within those time frames; 1-2 days of evening hours needed; hybrid position with at least greater than 50% on-site required.
Requirements
Licensed Therapist Required Qualifications
Active, unrestricted license as a LCSW, LMFT, or LPC in GA
Master's or doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
Strong background in evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT)
Ability to provide therapy independently
Comfort using an EHR and telehealth platforms
Experience conducting psychotherapy with specific populations (children, adolescents, trauma, couples, etc)
Experience in outpatient or group practice settings
About Focus Forward Counseling and Consulting:
Focus Forward Counseling and Consulting is a compassionate, client-centered practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families move forward with clarity, resilience, and purpose. We provide high-quality, evidence-based counseling and consulting services in a supportive and collaborative environment, meeting clients where they are and partnering with them to achieve meaningful, lasting change.
We are committed to creating a workplace where clinicians feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. Focus Forward fosters a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and ethical practice, allowing providers to focus on impactful clinical care without unnecessary administrative burden. We value diverse perspectives, thoughtful approaches to care, and a shared commitment to helping clients, and clinicians, thrive.
Focus Forward Counseling and Consulting is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.
Focus Forward Counseling and Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Focus Forward Counseling and Consulting is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to
Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.