CONTRACT POSITION

Associate-Level Mental Health Provider

(LMHCA, LSWAIC, AMFT)

Group Private Practice  •  100% Remote – work from home  •  Washington State

 

About Occupational Psychology Associates (OPA)

Occupational Psychology Associates (OPA) is a group private practice specializing in the psychological treatment, education, and coaching of injured workers. Our clinicians work at the intersection of rehabilitation psychology and behavioral medicine - providing evidence-based care to individuals navigating the challenges of work-related injury or disease, chronic pain, and recovery. We are expanding our team and seeking motivated, associate-level mental health counselor to join our fully remote practice. https://opaoccpsych.com/

Position Overview

This is a 1099 independent contractor position offering a flexible, self-directed caseload of up to 20 clients within a structured, supportive clinical environment. The ideal candidate holds an associate-level mental health counselor license in Washington State and is accumulating supervised hours toward full licensure. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to develop specialized expertise in rehabilitation psychology and the treatment of injured workers - a high-need, underserved population.

Compensation & Benefits

• $95 per clinical hour
• Up to 20 hours per week of supervised clinical hours counted toward WA State licensure
• Referrals provided — no marketing or client acquisition required
• Billing services handled by OPA — focus entirely on clinical work
• 100% remote / work from home — using your telehealth platform
• Flexible schedule — you manage your own calendar and caseload

Training & Clinical Development

OPA is committed to developing the next generation of rehabilitation-focused clinicians. You will receive supervision, training, consultation and mentorship in:

• Third-wave cognitive behavioral therapies (ACT, MBSR, MBCT)
• Rehabilitation psychology principles and practice
• Washington State Worker’s Compensation system (L&I) laws and procedures
• Behavioral medicine and biopsychosocial approaches to chronic pain
• Therapeutic approaches for acute PTSD and TBI in injured workers

 

 

We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate brings a genuine interest in mindfulness based modalities, underserved populations, and an openness to developing expertise in a specialized niche. Specifically, we are seeking clinicians who have:

• Active WA State associate-level mental health provider license (LMHCA, LSWAIC, AMFT)
• A Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related mental health field
• A personal and professional interest and experience with mindfulness and mindfulness-based “third-wave” CBT approaches (ACT, DBT, MBCT, CFT)
• Interest in working in rehabilitation psychology/ behavioral medicine
• Working with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, PTSD, TBI
• Comfort and competency with telehealth delivery
• Strong self-direction, organizational skills, and professional communication
• Spanish language proficiency preferred

About the Population We Serve

OPA clinicians work exclusively with injured workers navigating the Washington State Worker’s Compensation system. Our clients present with a range of complex, interrelated challenges including chronic pain, occupational trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, resentment and adjustment difficulties related to disability and return-to-work. This is meaningful, high-impact clinical work that combines elements of health psychology, trauma-informed care, and vocational rehabilitation. Clinicians consistently report this as some of the most clinically rich and professionally rewarding work of their careers.

 

How to Apply

To express interest, please submit the following to [email protected].

• Current resume or CV
• A brief cover letter describing:
  1. Your personal and professional interest and experience with mindfulness and
     mindfulness-based “third-wave” CBT approaches (ACT, DBT, MBCT, CFT)
     2. Your interest in rehabilitation psychology and working with injured workers

• Copy of your current Washington State associate-level license

We look forward to hearing from you.

Occupational Psychology Associates (OPA)  •  Washington State

https://opaoccpsych.com/