Child Therapist (LPC, LCSW)

Join the Team at Stepping Stone Therapy — Specializing in Child Therapy! Love working with kids and their families? Looking for a role with work-life balance where you have a say in the clients you see and the autonomy to grow? Whether you’re already in a private practice and looking for a change or seeking a low-risk opportunity to try private practice, welcome to your next step!

Who We Are: Stepping Stone Therapy (SST) is a private group practice grounded in the belief that mental health services should be accessible and collaborative. We’ve built a team of clinicians who are passionate about providing developmentally appropriate, evidence-based care for individuals across the lifespan. To meet the needs of our diverse clientele, we are in-network with multiple insurance panels, making therapy and assessment services more widely accessible. SST is especially focused on creating a developmentally sensitive, trauma-informed, and playful environment where clinicians can grow and families can thrive.

At SST, We Provide:

• Furnished Office and Supplies - We provide furnished, family-friend office spaces, therapy toys, child assessment tools, and other materials you may need.
• No Administrative Headaches – We handle insurance credentialing, intake scheduling, and billing so you can focus on your clients. We also provide access to HIPAA-compliant AI tools to reduce time spent writing notes and reports.
• Strong Referral Flow – Get connected with children, adolescents, and families who need your expertise, with marketing support to grow your caseload quickly.
• Supportive, Collaborative Team – Be part of a practice that values both autonomy and community.
• Opportunities for Leadership – If you’re interested, you can supervise pre-licensed clinicians and play a role in developing future therapists.
• Training for all clinicians on how to be successful in private practice

What You’ll Do:

Child & Family Therapy:

Deliver individual and family therapy using play and other evidence-based, developmentally-appropriate approaches

Supervision, Training, and Professional Development:

Opportunities to supervise.

Lead didactic seminars and trainings focused on pediatric mental health, family systems, and ethics in child therapy, with opportunities to attend trainings led by others!

Community and Belonging:

Collaborate with a diverse team that values attachment-informed, inclusive, and anti-racist care

Participate in regular team meetings and case consultation groups

Propose your own group therapy ideas, workshops, or specialty services — and get support to bring them to life!

Your Schedule

4+ days/week - many choose a 4-day work week, but you can spread it out more if you prefer!

Expectation of 25 billable hours/week

Build a caseload of clients ages 3–18, with input into exact age range and presenting issues
*Candidates who are interested in working with younger children (not just teens) are preferred!

Focus on work-life balance, with a team culture that values wellbeing

Compensation & Perks

Competitive, W2 income
Liability Insurance
Health Insurance – Available
Time Off – Flexible, no formal PTO structure
Retirement - 401(k) with matching after one year!

Who We're Looking For:

Licensed therapists (LPC, LCSW) with experience and passion for working with children, adolescents, and families.

We are committed to inclusive, equitable hiring practices across race, gender, identity, and ability.

Ready to Learn More? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to express your interest or ask questions. We’re happy to schedule a call or tour to see if SST is the right fit for you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person