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Associateships
Metaphor Therapy employs talented, passionate, driven, smart, and skilled clinicians who are accruing hours toward licensure. MacKenzie meets with associates each week to discuss their cases and provide guidance to their therapeutic work. Interested in joining our team? Learn more below and apply. Applications are always open, and MacKenzie conducts interviews year-round with qualified applicants.
Psychotherapy Associate
Job Description
In this 10-15 hour a week paid associateship, associates will…
Provide 6-12 hours a week of in-person and/or telehealth psychotherapy to their preferred populations: adults, couples, families, adolescents, groups, etc.
Document client contacts in SimplePractice electronic medical record
Develop their own client base through marketing, referral networks, and training
Explore different clinical orientations based on their interests
Meet weekly with clinical supervisor MacKenzie Stuart, MA, LMFT to discuss their cases and development of their business
Have the option to expand beyond 10-15 hours a week if their work is stable and sustainable
Resources and Benefits Provided
Metaphor Therapy provides…
An hourly wage of $30 paid for time with clients, completing documentation, and receiving supervision
Bonuses based on profitability, which can be received as income or used pre-tax to pay for professional expenses including books, trainings, consultation, and personal psychotherapy
Use of office space in Alameda, CA
Confidential HIPAA-compliant email service through Hushmail and telehealth platform through SimplePractice
A monthly marketing budget and promotion on the Metaphor Therapy website
Weekly in-person or online clinical supervision with MacKenzie to support accrual of hours toward licensure and professional development, including…
Case consultation
Education on best practices for working with specialty populations and clinical issues, including LGBTQIA+ folks, consensual nonmonogamy (CNM)/polyamory, BDSM/kink, psychopharmacology, chronic depression, suicidality, and diagnosis
Support in creating a sustainable business model
Monthly profit and loss statements showing income and expenses related to your work within the practice to support you in launching your own practice in the future
Professional liability and workers’ compensation insurance
Successful Candidates
Good fits for this associateship are…
Independent, thoughtful people with a passion for strengths-based therapy
Responsive to email and phone communication throughout the week
Good at managing their schedule
Hoping to develop a private practice as part of their ongoing career path
Interested in at least a 1-year commitment to beginning or continuing their practice with Metaphor Therapy
Good fits for this associateship have…
California BBS registration as an AMFT, APCC, or ASW in good standing
1+ year of post-graduate experience and/or 750+ direct service hours
An existing caseload they'll be bringing with them and/or a strong professional network to allow them to build a client base from scratch within 3 months
Monday or Tuesday daytime availability for supervision
Post Associateship
Associates will…
Retain their client base when they move into their own private practice
Have the option to remain a part of Metaphor Therapy as a licensed staff therapist
Application Process
Review Metaphor Therapy’s website to learn more about MacKenzie, the team, and how they work
Submit the following via the link below:
A resume or CV with your name, California BBS associate type and number, email address, and professional and clinical experience
A brief cover letter or statement of interest discussing why you’d like to join Metaphor Therapy
Candidates selected for an interview will:
Meet with MacKenzie for 25-50 minutes to discuss the role, their qualifications, and their goals
Volunteer Psychotherapy Associate
Building a client base from scratch within 3 months can be a challenge, and finding 10-15 hours a week for an associateship when working full time elsewhere isn't the right fit for everyone. If you're interested in joining the team, but want to avoid the time commitment or marketing pressures inherent to private practice settings, consider beginning your associateship as a volunteer.
Job Description
In this 5-8 hour a week volunteer associateship, associates will…
Provide 3-6 hours a week of in-person and/or telehealth psychotherapy to their preferred populations: adults, couples, families, adolescents, groups, etc.
Document client contacts in SimplePractice electronic medical record
Develop their own client base through marketing, referral networks, and training
Explore different clinical orientations based on their interests
Meet weekly with clinical supervisor MacKenzie Stuart, MA, LMFT to discuss their cases and development of their business
Have the option to expand beyond 3-6 hours and/or become a paid associate if their work is stable sustainable
Resources and Benefits Provided
Metaphor Therapy provides…
Use of office space in Alameda, CA
Confidential HIPAA-compliant email service through Hushmail and telehealth platform through SimplePractice
A monthly marketing budget and promotion on the Metaphor Therapy website
Weekly in-person or online clinical supervision with MacKenzie to support accrual of hours toward licensure and professional development, including…
Case consultation
Education on best practices for working with specialty populations and clinical issues, including LGBTQIA+ folks, consensual nonmonogamy (CNM)/polyamory, BDSM/kink, psychopharmacology, chronic depression, suicidality, and diagnosis
Support in creating a sustainable business model
Monthly profit and loss statements showing income and expenses related to your work within the practice to support you in becoming a paid associate or launching your own practice in the future
Professional liability and workers’ compensation insurance
Successful Candidates
Good fits for this associateship are…
Independent, thoughtful people with a passion for strengths-based therapy
Responsive to email and phone communication throughout the week
Good at managing their schedule
Hoping to develop a private practice as part of their ongoing career path
Interested in at least a 1-year commitment to beginning or continuing their practice with Metaphor Therapy
Good fits for this associateship have…
California BBS registration as an AMFT, APCC, or ASW in good standing
1+ year of clinical experience (practicum traineeship or post-graduate) and/or 375+ direct service hours
An existing caseload they'll be bringing with them and/or a strong professional network to allow them to build a client base from scratch over the course of the associateship year
Monday or Tuesday daytime availability for supervision
Post Associateship
Associates will…
Retain their client base when they move into their own private practice
Have the option to remain a part of Metaphor Therapy as a licensed staff therapist
Application Process
Review Metaphor Therapy’s website to learn more about MacKenzie, the team, and how they work
Submit the following via the link below:
A resume or CV with your name, California BBS associate type and number, email address, and professional and clinical experience
A brief cover letter or statement of interest discussing why you’d like to join Metaphor Therapy
Candidates selected for an interview will:
Meet with MacKenzie for 25-50 minutes to discuss the role, their qualifications, and their goals
Staff Therapists
Metaphor Therapy employs highly skilled licensed clinicians who want the independence private practice offers without the responsibility of running a business. Interested in joining our team? Learn more below and apply. Applications are always open, and MacKenzie conducts interviews year-round with qualified applicants.
Staff Therapist
Job Description
In this flexible hourly clinical role, licensed therapists will…
Provide 6-40 hours a week of in-person and/or telehealth psychotherapy to their preferred populations: adults, couples, families, adolescents, groups, etc.
Document client contacts in SimplePractice electronic medical record
Develop their own client base through marketing, referral networks, and training
Resources and Benefits Provided
Metaphor Therapy provides…
An hourly wage of $30 paid for time with clients and completing documentation
Bonuses based on profitability, which can be received as income or used pre-tax to pay for professional expenses including books, trainings, consultation, and personal psychotherapy
Use of office space in Alameda, CA
Confidential HIPAA-compliant email service through Hushmail and telehealth platform through SimplePractice
A monthly marketing budget and promotion on the Metaphor Therapy website
Meetings in person or online with MacKenzie Stuart, MA, LMFT as needed or desired, including...
Case consultation
Education on best practices for working with specialty populations and clinical issues, including LGBTQIA+ folks, consensual nonmonogamy (CNM)/polyamory, BDSM/kink, psychopharmacology, chronic depression, suicidality, and diagnosis
Support in creating a sustainable business model
Monthly profit and loss statements showing income and expenses related to your work within the practice
Professional liability and workers’ compensation insurance
Successful Candidates
Good fits for this staff therapist role are…
Independent, thoughtful people with a passion for strengths-based therapy
Responsive to email and phone communication
Good at managing their schedule
Interested in at least a 1-year commitment to beginning or continuing their practice with Metaphor Therapy
Good fits for this staff therapist role have…
California BBS registration as an LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW in good standing
An existing caseload they'll be bringing with them and/or a strong professional network to allow them to build a client base from scratch within 3 months
Application Process
Review Metaphor Therapy’s website to learn more about MacKenzie, the team, and how they work
Submit the following via the link below:
A resume or CV with your name, California BBS license type and number, email address, and professional and clinical experience
A brief cover letter or statement of interest discussing why you’d like to join Metaphor Therapy
Candidates selected for an interview will:
Meet with MacKenzie for 25-50 minutes to discuss the role, their qualifications, and their goals