Life by Design Therapy is a holistic therapy group practice that values cultural competency, LGBTQ+ sensitivity, and holistic healing for our diverse Bay Area communities. We take pride in creating a safe, healing, and honoring space for clients and aim to enhance the mental well being of kids, adults, families, and couples in our diverse communities.

We are currently hiring part-time and full-time W-2 employees.

Life by Design Therapy is located in Berkeley, Richmond, and Online. As a practice, we are rooted in our values around support, connection, professionalism, and empowerment.

The 5 main Functions of a Clinical Therapist at Life by Design Therapy are:

• Delivering high-quality Individual, Couples, and Family therapy sessions to our diverse Bay Area clients.

• Writing and maintaining clinical notes using our secure EHR system.

• Developing treatment plans for client care using holistic and somatic treatment approaches

• Attending every other month team meetings (Monday mornings) for team collaboration and support.

• Attending in-house trainings for professional development and growth throughout the year.

we value:

1. Honest, open and authentic communication

2. Connection and collaboration

3. Personal and professional growth and self-empowerment

4. Work-life balance

5. Supporting BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities

6. Increasing mental health awareness for all

• Competitive Compensation ($75 -$95 per hour for Licensed Therapists)

• Solid support staff to assist with client billing and payments, onboarding, and scheduling

• W2 employee status with full coverage liability insurance

• Semiannual Bonuses (marketing and blogging required to receive bonus)

• Monthly Productivity Bonuses

• Paid Sick Time

• 401(k) with up to 4% company matching (both part-time and full-time employees)

• Annual Continuing Education (CE) Allowance (both part-time and full-time employees)

• Health and dental insurance benefits (full-time employees only) 

• Life Insurance (full-time employees only)

• Annual Charitable Donations to an organization of your choosing

• Supportive team environment fostering personal and professional growth

• Comfortable offices conveniently located in Downtown Berkeley and Richmond (Currently in-person in our Downtown Berkeley office)

• Dedication to professional development with in-house training by holistic professionals and therapists 

• Opportunities for future growth within the company, including supervisory and other leadership roles

We are looking for a Licensed Clinician (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD) or Experienced Associates (AMFT, APCC, ASW, etc.) to provide outpatient therapy to clients of Life by Design Therapy.  Clinical therapy services include treatment of adults, adolescents, children, couples and families. Treatment specialties may include; teens, children, couples, or trauma therapy.  

Part- Time Positions: Must be available to hold between 16-20 client sessions per week, provided such sessions are available and scheduled by Life by Design Therapy. Hours must include some evenings (2 minimum) and a 2+ hour shift on the weekend (remote okay).

Full- Time Positions: Must be available to hold at least 24 client sessions per week, provided such sessions are available and scheduled by Life by Design Therapy. Hours must include some evenings (2-3 minimum) and a 2+ hour shift on the weekend (remote okay).

Remote Only Positions: Full flexibility over schedule

Flexible start date

• Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in counseling, psychology, or social work

• Active, unrestricted license (PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT or LCPC) in the State of CA.  A copy must be provided to Life by Design Therapy.

• Available to hold the number of client sessions identified for part-time or full-time positions per week.

• Must have competency in providing a form of holistic psychotherapy to clients.  (Somatic, Transpersonal, Expressive Arts, Hakomi, Narrative, etc.)

• Have experience and a dedication to supporting BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and interracial/multicultural couples and families.

• Must be open to provide community offerings in the form of group therapy, workshops, speaking engagements, trainings, blogging, etc. 

• Candidates must not work in another group or solo practice.

• Willing and able to commit to Life by Design Therapy for at least 2 years.

• Prior experience in a private practice setting.

• At least three years’ experience post-unrestricted licensure.

1) Please send resume and cover letter to Melody Wright, LMFT at melody@lifebydesigntherapy.com

2) Please complete our Licensed Employment Questionnaire