Licensed Professional Counselor/Associate (LPC/LPC-A) - Pediatric Therapy Clinic

Cutting Edge Pediatric and Adult Therapy is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC or LPC-Associate)!

If you are a Licensed Professional Counselor or LPC-Associate with strong clinical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a heart for helping individuals and families thrive, Cutting Edge Pediatric and Adult Therapy is the place for you. We don’t just offer a job; we offer a meaningful career within a well-established collaborative care model focused on therapy with a purpose.

This position begins as Part-Time, with the intention of building up to Full-Time.

Why Licensed Professional Counselors Thrive Here

Collaborative Care Model – Work alongside physicians, psychologists, and interdisciplinary therapy teams to provide comprehensive, client-centered care.
Dynamic Therapy Environment – Deliver counseling services within a facility designed to support sensory, behavioral, and functional development across the lifespan.
Growth-Oriented Culture – We support ongoing professional development through supervision, continuing education, and team collaboration.
Purpose-Driven Work – Make a meaningful impact on the mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being of individuals and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional counseling/talk therapy to scheduled patients and/or their families following established professional standards.
• Tailor behavioral support to clients’ diagnoses while contributing to a collaborative treatment program.
• Consult with client physicians, psychologists, and other providers regarding complex cases and prescribed medications.
• Maintain accurate, timely written documentation of counseling sessions, assessments, interventions, and recommendations to meet medical record requirements.
• Provide in-service training on relevant topics for coworkers as requested.
• Maintain and update professional knowledge through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops, and participation on special committees.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and professional support skills.
• Counsel patients and families toward improved mental and behavioral health outcomes.
• Function effectively as both an independent clinician and a collaborative team member, exercising sound judgment and initiative.
• Be available to accept new assignments as needed.
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with therapy staff to support treatment goals outlined in evaluating therapist plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Administrative Skills

• Demonstrates creativity, flexibility and the ability to prioritize and problem-solve.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to shape communications to the needs of the audience.
• Knowledgeable of HIPAA, state and federal regulations governing confidentiality, release of information (ROI) and record retention.

Professional Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling.
• Licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-A).
• Excellent assessment and clinical counseling skills.
• Experience providing services for depression, anxiety, crisis intervention, mood disorders, attention challenges, and behavioral issues.
• Minimum of one year of professional counseling experience with special needs clients and their families, ranging from pediatric through young adulthood (preferred for LPC; supervision provided for LPC-Associates).

Physical Requirements

• Extensive standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Lifting, positioning, and/or transferring clients, including participation in physical activities and play-based therapies.
• Ability to lift up to a minimum of 50 pounds.

Employee Benefits

• Health benefits (medical, vision, dental insurance, and flexible spending accounts) and a 401K Safe Harbor Retirement program for full-time employees.
• Pet Insurance, Pet Savings Plans, and Aflac supplemental insurance plans for part-time and full-time employees.
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) from start date for full-time employees.
• Unpaid Time Off (UTO) for part-time and full-time employees.
• Employee Recognition Programs, including anniversary and birthday celebrations, shout-outs/kudos boards, and our annual Making a Difference Award.
• Company-sponsored events: team-building, social gatherings, and an annual holiday party.

Additional Information

• Play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy experience is a PLUS.
• High ethical standards and a patient-focused approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible scheduling options available.

Join Our Team

• Check out our Join Our Team page on our company website to learn more about who we are as a company and hear from some of our staff: https://cuttingedgepediatrictherapy.com/employment/

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully licensed to practice independently as a Licensed Professional Counselor?
• Our clinic is open Mondays through Fridays from 9 AM to 6 PM and on Saturdays from 8 AM to 1 PM. What is your ideal schedule or availability?

License/Certification:

• LPC (Required)

Work Location: In person