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Healing Path Psychology is seeking an LAPC with at least one year of counseling experience to provide psychotherapy to adults in a supportive, collaborative environment. Must be eligible and willing to complete licensing requirements. Our practice focuses on treating problems that respond well to behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapies, especially PTSD, substance use disorders, anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, OCD, mood disorders and insomnia. We are passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based treatments with compassionate, individualized care and provide professional development opportunities.
We are seeking reliable, caring, growth-oriented clinicians who value peer consultation and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have previous training or a desire to develop skills in CBT, Motivational Enhancement Strategies, Harm Reduction, DBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, EMDR or other cognitive-behavioral therapies. We will support you in completing training and certification in one of the aforementioned techniques.
We keep administrative tasks to a minimum so you can focus on the important work of therapy! Enjoy the flexibility of building your own schedule and the autonomy to tailor your caseload to your particular interests and skill set. Our intuitive, easy to use online scheduling and documentation system keeps paperwork to a minimum, and a steady stream of new referrals allows us to keep clinicians’ caseloads full. Our EHR offers fully integrated, easy-to-use telehealth options.
Our offices are located in the heart of Bethlehem across from Moravian University, near parks, restaurants and historic Main Street, as well as in Allentown across from Cali Burrito with a view of scenic Cedar Beach.
Requirements
- Must hold an LAPC with at least one year of counseling experience
- Must be willing to work at least 25-30 client hours per week
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, about $65-75 per clinical hour
- Enjoy the freedom to make your own schedule and the autonomy to tailor your caseload to your specific interests and skill set
- Intuitive, easy to use EHR with integrated telehealth
- Keep a full caseload
- Create your own schedule
- Tailor your caseload to your interests and skill set
- Office staff sets up new clients and handles administrative tasks
- Professional development in interest areas
- Insurance panel credentialing
- Fully furnished personal office
- Marketing support provided
How to apply
- Send Cover Letter and resume to Stephen Sell, Psy.D
Preferred
– Ability to work with diverse populations
– Knowledge of PTSD and experience with prolonged exposure therapy, cognitive processing therapy or EMDR or other structured CBT therapies
– Experience with substance use disorders
How to apply
Please submit a CV and cover letter to Stephen Sell, Psy.D.
Healing Path Psychology is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 25.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to be on site for 25 client hours per week and work at least 2 evenings?
- What is your availability for an interview?
Experience:
- counseling: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- LAPC (Required)
Work Location: In person
Healing Path Psychology is seeking an LAPC with at least one year of counseling experience to provide psychotherapy to adults in a supportive, collaborative environment. Must be eligible and willing to complete licensing requirements. Our practice focuses on treating problems that respond well to behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapies, especially PTSD, substance use disorders, anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, OCD, mood disorders and insomnia. We are passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based treatments with compassionate, individualized care and provide professional development opportunities.
We are seeking reliable, caring, growth-oriented clinicians who value peer consultation and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have previous training or a desire to develop skills in CBT, Motivational Enhancement Strategies, Harm Reduction, DBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, EMDR or other cognitive-behavioral therapies. We will support you in completing training and certification in one of the aforementioned techniques.
We keep administrative tasks to a minimum so you can focus on the important work of therapy! Enjoy the flexibility of building your own schedule and the autonomy to tailor your caseload to your particular interests and skill set. Our intuitive, easy to use online scheduling and documentation system keeps paperwork to a minimum, and a steady stream of new referrals allows us to keep clinicians’ caseloads full. Our EHR offers fully integrated, easy-to-use telehealth options.
Our offices are located in the heart of Bethlehem across from Moravian University, near parks, restaurants and historic Main Street, as well as in Allentown across from Cali Burrito with a view of scenic Cedar Beach.
Requirements
- Must hold an LAPC with at least one year of counseling experience
- Must be willing to work at least 25-30 client hours per week
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, about $65-75 per clinical hour
- Enjoy the freedom to make your own schedule and the autonomy to tailor your caseload to your specific interests and skill set
- Intuitive, easy to use EHR with integrated telehealth
- Keep a full caseload
- Create your own schedule
- Tailor your caseload to your interests and skill set
- Office staff sets up new clients and handles administrative tasks
- Professional development in interest areas
- Insurance panel credentialing
- Fully furnished personal office
- Marketing support provided
How to apply
- Send Cover Letter and resume to Stephen Sell, Psy.D
Preferred
– Ability to work with diverse populations
– Knowledge of PTSD and experience with prolonged exposure therapy, cognitive processing therapy or EMDR or other structured CBT therapies
– Experience with substance use disorders
How to apply
Please submit a CV and cover letter to Stephen Sell, Psy.D.
Healing Path Psychology is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 25.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to be on site for 25 client hours per week and work at least 2 evenings?
- What is your availability for an interview?
Experience:
- counseling: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- LAPC (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate counselor jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a closely related field
- Active associate or provisional counseling license in the state of employment
- Experience providing individual and group therapy under clinical supervision
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
- Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation in an electronic health record
- Completion of or enrollment in a state-approved clinical supervision program
Tips for Your Associate Counselor Job Search
Tailor your resume to license level
Employers distinguish between pre-licensed and fully licensed candidates. Make your current licensure status, supervised hours completed, and state of licensure immediately visible in your resume header so recruiters don't have to dig for it.
Highlight your clinical population experience
Job postings for associate counselors almost always specify a target population, such as adolescents, veterans, or adults with co-occurring disorders. Match your resume's experience section directly to the population named in each posting you apply to.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate counselor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Verify supervision structure before applying
Pre-licensed candidates need employer-provided supervision to accumulate hours toward full licensure. Confirm in the job description or during screening whether the role includes a qualified clinical supervisor, since not all employers provide this.
Prepare a case conceptualization for interviews
Many associate counselor interviews include a clinical scenario or role-play. Practice walking through assessment, diagnosis under supervision, and a brief treatment rationale using a framework like CBT or motivational interviewing to show your clinical reasoning clearly.
Negotiate supervision hours into your offer
If the offer letter is silent on supervision, ask explicitly how many hours of individual and group supervision the role provides per month. This directly affects your timeline to full licensure and is a legitimate and expected part of the negotiation.
Associate Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate counselors?
The most active employers for associate counselors right now are Community Care of West Virginia, FCC Behavioral Health, and The Neighborhood Clinic, and the most openings are in Texas, Arizona, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community mental health centers and school-based programs tend to post the highest volume of associate-level roles nationwide.
How many associate counselor jobs are remote?
About 64% of associate counselor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies by clinical setting. Telehealth counseling roles, particularly in outpatient therapy and substance abuse counseling, are the most likely to offer fully remote or hybrid arrangements compared to school-based or residential positions.
How do you become an associate counselor?
To become an associate counselor, you complete a master's degree in counseling or a related field, then apply for an associate or provisional license in your state, which typically requires passing the National Counselor Examination or a state equivalent. You then work under a qualified clinical supervisor to accumulate the required supervised hours, after which you can apply for full licensure.
Can you get hired as an associate counselor with little experience?
Yes, entry-level associate counselor positions are specifically structured for candidates who are still accumulating supervised clinical hours. Employers in community mental health, school systems, and nonprofit agencies regularly hire candidates whose primary clinical experience comes from graduate practicum or internship placements, provided those placements involved direct client contact with a relevant population.
What does the associate counselor interview process look like?
Most associate counselor interviews include an initial screening call with HR or a recruiter, followed by a panel interview with clinical staff that covers your theoretical orientation and experience with specific populations. Many employers add a practical component, such as a case vignette or a brief mock session, to assess your clinical reasoning before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to associate counselor jobs?
You can find and apply to associate counselor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your license level, population focus, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and goals.
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