Careers

Independent Contractor, Outpatient Therapist

Metis Counseling, LLC
Kansas City, MO, USA

“We are a well-established group practice in the KC Northland; ideal for growing your own practice”

Job Type: Independent Contractor, outpatient therapist
Education: Master’s (Required)
License: LPC or LCSW in Missouri (preferred)

ABOUT US:

At Metis Counseling, we’ve been serving the Northland community since 2010, offering personalized therapy for children, teens, families, and couples. Our team of Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) brings 20-25+ years of experience, providing a wide range of therapeutic services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual and family.

In addition to our experienced LPC team, we also work with independent contractors who are building their private practice careers, adding fresh perspectives and energy to our group. Together, we are committed to fostering a welcoming, compassionate environment where clients can feel heard, supported, and empowered to make lasting changes in their lives.

  • Provide individual, couples, family or play therapy
  • Provide psychoeducation to clients and their families
  • Diagnosis, treatment, billing (CPT codes, ICD-10 and DSM-5)
  • Provide crisis intervention services (not common)
  • Represent the practice within the community in a professional manner
  • Comfortable working with an electronic medical record (EMR) system

REQUIREMENTS:

Contractor must have or be working towards an unrestricted license in the state of Missouri (LPC or LCSW).  Minimum of a Master’s degree in the field of Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field is required.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

  • Prefer candidate to be fully licensed in order to take the abundance of insurance referrals
  • Experience conducting individual, couples and family therapy with children, adolescents, and adults with a solid foundation in therapeutic techniques is desired
  • Ability to work independently to provide individual, play, couples counseling services to children, teens, couples and adults (whichever is your specialty areas)
  • Based upon community and insurance referrals, we prefer a clinician with strong experience with children and/or couples
  • Accreditations or certifications in a counseling specialty is a plus. Such as a Registered Play Therapist, EMDR, Gottman, EFT, etc.  
  • Moreover, we are seeking a clinician that is warm, empathic, and friendly, and that has the ability to build strong relationships with their clients

COMPENSATION:

This is an independent contractor/1099 position that a % of payment, based upon weekly/monthly billed appointments. 

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your cover letter, CV, resume, and three references to:

Metis Counseling, LLC
7505 NW Tiffany Springs Parkway, Suite 510
Kansas City, Missouri 64153
info@metiscounseling.com
816-399-4204

Feel free to visit our website at www.metiscounseling.com to learn more about us. 

WE OFFER:

  • An established practice in the professional community 
  • Complete flexibility in regards to your schedule
  • Consistent referrals
  • Online scheduling
  • EHR (electronic health record)
  • A professional office space environment – including individual office, waiting room, kitchen area and bonus storage room
  • Marketing
  • Website
  • Malpractice insurance for the practice
  • Use of office supplies
  • All overhead expenses such as rent, internet, fax, printer/copier, etc.