Therapy Associate - Pennsylvania

Overview

Cerebral and Resilience Lab have joined forces to build a new standard in mental health care—one that emphasizes better outcomes through stronger clinical decision-making, rigorous training, and professional excellence. By combining Resilience Lab’s Methodology & clinically-led training Institute with Cerebral’s extensive reach, clinical network, and care capabilities, we are creating a national model for high-quality, integrated, and accessible behavioral health care.

We believe quality mental health care starts with curiosity, professionalism, and mastery of clinical decision-making. Joining our team means committing to show up on your best foot every day where you’ll be equipped with structured training, supportive supervision, and a methodology designed to guide you in making sound clinical decisions.

The Role: We are seeking Therapy Associates (provisionally licensed clinicians) who want to develop expertise in clinical-decision making and lay the foundation for a lasting career. This role is about more than logging sessions – it’s about committing to professional excellence, curiosity, and applying our Methodology to deliver better outcomes for clients.

Training and Schedule

Training kicks off with a two-week, structured program delivered live through online video sessions from 12–2 pm ET, plus asynchronous assignments, and continue growing through ongoing learning and supervision that emphasizes reflection, reasoning, and quality clinical judgment. From your very first interaction, you are expected to put your best foot forward—professional, present, and focused on delivering high-quality care. By embracing our approach, you will gain the skills and judgment that will guide your career in mental health care.

Compensation

This is a W-2 Fee-for-Service position, offering $45.00 per unit of time worked.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or equivalent
  • Provisionally Licensed in Pennsylvania under one of the following: ASW, LMSW, LGSW, CSW, ALC, LAC, APC, LPCA, APCC, or AMFT
  • Up-to-date CAQH profile and active NPI number
  • 6+ months’ experience providing psychotherapy under supervision, is preferred
  • Skilled in diagnosing mental health disorders in accordance with DSM-5 criteria
  • Committed to building your caseload to 50 sessions/month by the end of week 20
  • Comfortable collaborating with prescribers who are managing clients’ medications
  • Knowledgeable in crisis response, with strong evidence-based clinical skills & experience implementing measurement-informed care
  • Empathetic and intuitive listening with strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfortable working autonomously in a telemedicine environment, balancing independence and asking for help
  • Commit to professionalism in every client interaction — showing up with trust, quality, therapeutic presence, and building rapport quickly in a telehealth environment
  • Tech-savvy & adaptable with the ability to navigate various systems & tools (e.g., Google Workspace, proprietary EMR)
  • Access to a reliable computer (cannot be Chromebook) and high-speed internet
  • A self-starter, entrepreneurial spirit, or prior startup/fast-paced environment experience preferred

What you’ll do

  • Provide high-quality psychotherapy services (60-minute individual, couples, group, and/or family sessions) with a focus on clinical decision making and measurable outcomes
  • Participate in supervision to reflect on client sessions, explore transference/countertransference, and evaluate outcomes through review of intake notes, treatment plans, assessments, and progress notes
  • Maintain professionalism in every client interaction — how you show up on camera, how you communicate, and how you model trust
  • Create your own flexible schedule (hours between 6:00am and 11:30pm, per your timezone)
  • One evening or weekend availability per week is required for the first year
  • Minimum of 15+ hours of weekly availability
  • Maintain a minimum of 50 sessions per month by the end of week 20, with ongoing caseload growth
  • Document with rigor and promptness—complete treatment plans, progress notes, and assessments within 48 hours
  • Engage with Cerebral Institute for continued learning through Amplified Learning Series and other courses for licensure
  • Collaborate with clinicians to positively impact client outcomes and contribute to a growth-focused team
  • Participate in monthly Town Halls or view recordings if unable to attend
  • Join a professional community dedicated to raising the standard of care and developing clinical leadership

What we offer

  • Professional Development: Complimentary access to the Cerebral Institute for clinical and business training, with opportunities to continue practice with Cerebral after licensure
  • Supervision: Hours toward independent licensure under expert supervision
  • Marketing & Referrals: Support building client base, including coverage for listings on platforms
  • Care Team Support: Referral management and scheduling assistance
  • Administrative Ease: Streamlined admin via technology, automations, and billing support
  • Fully integrated EMR: Data-enabled system with decision support and reporting
  • Flexibility: Work from anywhere in the U.S. with scheduling that fits your lifestyle, including one evening/weekend shift
  • Professional Coverage: Group malpractice insurance

Our Values

  • We Deliver Client Impact: Focused on high-quality, evidence-based care that improves lives
  • We are One: Collaboration, trust, diversity, and shared purpose
  • We Aim Higher: Continuous learning and growth
  • We are Generous: Compassion and support for those in need
  • We are Accountable: Integrity to achieve goals and improve client lives

Cerebral is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.

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