Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor, PLPC
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Job Description
Third Space Therapy combines the independence of private practice with the support of a group setting, focused on expanding Medicaid-covered behavioral healthcare.
We're looking for passionate Associate Therapists to provide telehealth therapy to the Medicaid population. We handle the administrative side — billing, insurance, credentialing — so you can focus on care.
Why Clinicians Work with Us
Complete flexibility. You set your own hours and availability, decide which referrals to take, and build the caseload that works for you.
Administrative support. We handle insurance, billing, and credentialing, and clients book into the availability you set.
Robust referral network. Build a diverse caseload through our connections with insurers, universities, and community providers.
Supervision support. We'll help match you with an independently licensed supervisor in our practice, at no cost to you, so you can keep accruing hours toward full licensure.
Remote practice model. Enjoy the independence of private practice with the backing of a group — from wherever you work.
Paid per session. You're paid for the clinical work you deliver, at a competitive rate.
Meaningful work. Make a real difference for Medicaid members and help close gaps in access to care.
What You'll Bring
- A valid LMSW license in good standing in the state of Missouri
- A Master’s degree in Social Work, with at least 6 months of hands-on therapy or assessment experience
- Your own malpractice coverage ($1M per occurrence / $3M aggregate)
- Comfort with EHR systems and other digital tools
- A quiet, HIPAA-compliant home office, plus your own computer and reliable internet, for confidential virtual sessions
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Spanish is preferred, and additional languages are a plus
- We're looking for therapists who bring
- A solid grasp of mental health diagnoses
- Knowledge of crafting effective, personalized treatment plans
- A collaborative spirit to work alongside clients in achieving their goals
- Skill in conducting thorough assessments to inform care strategies
Key Responsibilities
Provide telehealth therapy services to the Medicaid population while managing a diverse caseload. Handle clinical documentation and treatment planning while the company manages administrative tasks like billing and credentialing.
Requirements
Requires a valid LMSW license in Missouri and a Master’s degree in Social Work with at least 6 months of therapy experience. Candidates must possess their own malpractice insurance and a HIPAA-compliant home office setup.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 22% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor, PLPC at Third Space a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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