(LCSW-Associate)Therapist Associate
Pay as listed: $54k-$78k · hybrid · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · pays below the median of 133 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings (18th percentile).
Listed compensation
$54k-$78k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Position Overview
Impireum Psychiatric Group is seeking Associate Therapists (LCSW-A, LPC-A, LMFT-A) to join our growing, multi-state behavioral health team.
This role is designed for early-career clinicians who want more than just supervision hours—you’ll gain structured training, real clinical experience, and the opportunity to develop within a high-performance, integrated care model.
You will work under the supervision of fully licensed clinicians while delivering therapy in a system built around consistency, accountability, and measurable patient outcomes.
MUST BE OPEN TO CLIENTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN (Children, Adolescents, and Adults)
Responsibilities
- Provide individual therapy under supervision using evidence-based approaches
- Complete intake assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, PMHNPs, and care teams
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in eClinicalWorks (eCW)
- Participate in structured supervision and clinical development
- Deliver care via in-person and hybrid settings
Qualifications
- Associate-level license: LCSW-A, LPC-A, LMFT-A (or equivalent)
- Eligible for supervision under state guidelines
- Strong communication and patient engagement skills
- High level of accountability and willingness to learn
- Ability to follow structured workflows and documentation standards
- Supervision & Development
- Supervision provided by fully licensed clinicians (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
- Structured onboarding and training process
- Clear expectations for clinical and documentation performance
- Growth pathway to full licensure and advancement
- What Makes This Role Different
- Integrated psychiatry + therapy model (not siloed care)
- Structured systems that support new clinicians
- Real-world clinical experience with diverse patient populations
- Performance-based environment with clear expectations
- Compensation & Growth
- Competitive salary (aligned with associate-level market by state)
- Eligibility for performance-based incentives
- Supervision support and licensure progression pathway
- Opportunities for advancement into fully licensed roles
- Ideal Candidate
- Coachable, reliable, and growth-oriented
- Strong attention to detail in documentation and patient care
- Comfortable working in a structured, performance-driven environment
- Interested in long-term development within a multi-state organization
Why Join Impireum?
- Multi-state clinical growth platform
- Physician-led, integrated behavioral health model
- Clear expectations, structured workflows, and strong culture
- A place to learn, grow, and build a long-term clinical career
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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