Join Metaphor Therapy

Position Overview
Metaphor Therapy employs highly skilled licensed clinicians who want the independence private practice offers without the responsibility of running a business. These clinicians provide psychotherapy to a diverse caseload of clients. Interested in joining our team? Learn more below and apply. While we are not always hiring, applications are always open, and MacKenzie conducts interviews year-round when the practice can sustain additional clinicians.

Duties and Responsibilities

In this flexible non-exempt, at-will 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

Compensation, Resources, and Benefits Provided

Metaphor Therapy provides staff therapists… 

• 60% of their client revenue. This wage is broken down as minimum wage per hour for all hours worked (client sessions, documentation, consultation, etc.) plus a bonus to cover any shortfall to reach 60% of revenue generated by staff therapist.

  • With pre-approval, revenue may be set aside 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, 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 their 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

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

Physical Requirements

The position requires occasional sitting, standing, and walking. Frequent use of computer and phone. Lifting is required occasionally, of no more than 20 pounds at a time. The position requires the ability to see, hear, and speak.

Environmental/Working Conditions

The work is performed in an office environment or virtually through telehealth. Adherence to any specific safety policies regarding COVID-19 is required.

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