Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - Fee for Service
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Merakey as a Outpatient Mental Health Therapist – Fee for Service in United States. Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct intake services by evaluating incoming referrals to determine clinical appropriateness and recommended treatment interventions.
- Complete diagnostic assessments, case histories, and related clinical documentation in compliance with Merakey, DPW, and DOH standards.
- Develop preliminary treatment plans by the second counseling session and comprehensive Master Treatment Plans by the fourth session.
- Collaborate with clients to identify individualized treatment issues, short
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field required.
- One year of mental health psychotherapy experience.
- Professional licensure is preferred, including:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $28 - $40/hr
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Merakey in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - Fee for Service at Merakey a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Mental Health Therapy position at Merakey is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $40000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($40k–$40k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical services, Intake evaluations, Diagnostic assessments, Treatment planning, Individual therapy, Supportive counseling, Case management, Clinical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The therapist provides comprehensive clinical services including intake evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and ongoing individual therapy. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and maintain individualized treatment plans in compliance with regulatory standards.
Benefits package: DailyPay, Retirement Plan, Voluntary Limited Benefits, Care.com Access, Employee Assistance Program, On the Goga Well-being Platform, Employee Discounts, Pryor Online Learning. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Contract
Posted
3d ago
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