Licensed Therapist or Social Worker

<div class="benefits"> <div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div> <ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Dental insurance</li> <li>Flexible schedule</li> <li>Health insurance</li> <li>Paid time off</li> <li>Training & development</li> <li>Vision insurance</li> </ul> </div> <div class="trix-content"> <div class="trix-content"> <div> <strong>Pay:</strong> $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year<br><br> </div> <div> <strong>Job description:<br></strong><br> </div> <div>Samaritan Counseling Center Hawai‘i<br><br> </div> <div>Position Title: Therapist (Licensed: LMFT, LMHC, or LCSW) Remote, in-person, and hybrid options available<br>Reports To: Clinical Director<br><br> </div> <div>Position Summary<br><br> </div> <div>Samaritan Counseling Center Hawai‘i (SCCH) is seeking Licensed Mental Health Professionals (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or LMFT, Licensed Mental Health Counselor or LMHC, or Licensed ClLCSW) to join our expanding clinical team. This full-time position is designed to increase access to high-quality, affordable mental health services across Hawaiʻi. We welcome recently licensed therapists as well as more experienced clinicians, and compensation is determined based on experience and clinical background.<br><br> </div> <div>Therapists provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families in a culturally responsive manner. Services are offered through a hybrid model that includes telehealth statewide and optional in-person sessions at SCCH office locations when space is available. SCCH handles all billing, credentialing, marketing, and administrative support, enabling therapists to focus on client care.<br><br> </div> <div>Work Location<br><br> </div> <div>This position can be primarily remote, with the option for in-person sessions at any available SCCH location.<br>Current facilities include:<br><br> </div> <ul> <li> <strong>Main Office:</strong> Honolulu</li> <li> <strong>O‘ahu Satellite Offices:</strong> Wahiawā, Pearl City, and two additional Honolulu sites</li> <li> <strong>Neighbor Islands:</strong> Hawaii Island, Maui, Kaua'i and Molokai satellite offices in development; until then, neighbor island clinicians may work fully remote</li> </ul> <div>Primary Responsibilities<br><br> </div> <ul> <li>Provide individual, couples, and family therapy in alignment with professional and ethical standards</li> <li>Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record</li> <li>Participate in biweekly supervision and ongoing case consultation with the Clinical Director and peers</li> <li>Coordinate care with internal and external providers as appropriate</li> <li>Participate in occasional workshops, outreach events, or SCCH community programs</li> <li>Uphold confidentiality requirements, licensure standards, and all agency policies</li> </ul> <div>Qualifications<br><br> </div> <ul> <li>Master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Social Work</li> <li>Active Hawai‘i licensure as LMFT, LMHC, or LCSW</li> <li>No minimum post-licensure experience required</li> <li>Commitment to serving diverse populations, including rural communities, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander clients, and low-income individuals</li> <li>Comfort with telehealth platforms and electronic health records preferred</li> </ul> <div>Compensation and Benefits<br><br> </div> <ul> <li> <strong>Salary Range (Full-Time):</strong> <strong>$65,000 – $80,000 annually</strong>, commensurate with experience</li> <li> <strong>Full Medical Benefits Provided:</strong> Medical, dental, vision, alternative medicine options (e.g., acupuncture, massage), plus a <strong>$10/month gym membership</strong> at most major gyms in Hawaiʻi</li> <li> <strong>Paid Leave:</strong> 10 vacation days and 10 sick days annually</li> <li> <strong>Professional Development:</strong> CPE support provided</li> <li> <strong>Support Services:</strong> SCCH provides credentialing, billing, administrative, and marketing services at no cost to clinicians</li> </ul> <div>Workload Expectations<br><br> </div> <div>Full-time therapists typically maintain a caseload of 26–30 therapy sessions per week, with schedules designed to balance therapist well-being and client needs.<br><br>Benefits:<br><br> </div> <ul> <li>Continuing education credits</li> <li>Dental insurance</li> <li>Flexible schedule</li> <li>Health insurance</li> <li>Mileage reimbursement</li> <li>Paid time off</li> <li>Prescription drug insurance</li> <li>Professional development assistance</li> <li>Vision insurance</li> </ul> <div>Work Location: Remote, Hybrid and in-person options available</div> </div> </div> <p>This is a remote position.</p>

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