1099 Outpatient Therapist

About Us
We are a leading provider of outpatient mental health services in the Scranton, PA area. Since 1997, we’ve been a cornerstone of the community, committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to individuals and families. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where clinicians can focus on what they do best, providing excellent patient care.

Position Overview
We are currently seeking skilled and compassionate Mental Health Professionals to join our team as 1099 independent contractors. A Professional License is not required for this position

Location: Scranton, PA 

Pay 

• Weekly retainer pay for seeing 15 clients per week
• An additional 50/50 split on 16 or more sessions per week
• Retainer pay supports:
  • Paid time off
  • Compensation for mandatory meetings, required supervision, no-shows, and paperwork

Benefits of providing 1099 services for the Aaron Center

• Own your schedule, in office, remote, or hybrid
• Association with an established organization
• Clients are referred to you, no worries about diminished caseloads
• Dedicated support staff to assist with scheduling and administrative needs
• Supervision, clinical consultation, and a professional network
• Access to an in-house psychiatrist and medical team
• Provided electronic health record (EHR) system
• No rent or overhead fees
• Billing is managed in-house, daily billing cycle
• Bi-weekly payment of retainer pay and provided services
• Utilities covered
• No responsibility for building maintenance or property liability
• Secure, accessible location with ample parking

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

• Conduct individual and family therapy sessions
• Perform intake evaluations and assessments
• Develop therapeutic relationships focused on recovery and wellness
• Provide care across the lifespan, including children (training available if needed)

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain timely, accurate documentation consistent with licensing, insurance, and company standards
• Coordinate care with internal and external providers
• Participate in clinical collaboration and supervision as required

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in a recognized clinical discipline, including Social Work, Psychology, rehabilitation, Activity Therapies, or Counseling, is required.
• Must have completed an internship or practicum during your graduate program
• Experience with individual therapy and intake evaluations or similar services/care
• Assessment/diagnosis, coordination of care, documentation and critical execution of therapeutic modalities experience 
• Technological proficiency and ability to navigate EHR systems
• Commitment to high standards of clinical care and ethical practice
• Ability and willingness to complete documentation within an established timeframe
• Professional License not required

 Skills: 

• Reliable
• Non-judgmental attitude with the ability to listen, empathize, and accept others.
• Excellent telephone and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with patients, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Adherence to ethical standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Proficiency in English.
• Computer skills for electronic scheduling, billing, and future software use.

The Aaron Center & Hamidian Training Institute are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employees, independent contractors, vendors/business associates and applicants for employment are protected by federal, state and local laws designed to protect from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. Aaron Center and The Hamidian Training Institute screens and interviews candidates in person at our Scranton, PA location, and communicates with candidates from a verified email address associated with the Aaron Center and/or via a verified video chat platform. We will never ask for personal information or issue a job offer via phone only or chat feature. If you have questions about the authenticity of this job posting, contact Human Resources at 570 489 5561 x.1211. Aaron Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

We are committed to providing inclusive and accessible services. If you require accommodations to access our services, materials, or employment, please contact us directly at 570-489-5561 or [email protected].