Associate Supervision Program

 

Build Your Career as an Associate Therapist with Confidence

Step into your mental health career with confidence. As an associate therapist, you deserve support to grow your private practice, earn competitive pay, and focus on what matters most: helping clients heal while gaining licensure hours.

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“Mindful Therapy Group has significantly enhanced my business because it allows me to reach people that I wouldn’t normally be able to reach.”

Sitara Marin, LMHC

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Your Practice Starts Here

Estimate your income and apply to build a sustainable private practice

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Estimated Earnings

Please select your licensure level:

Estimated Annual Earnings*
$113,000
30
15
Hours per Week
40

Pre-Licensed Clinical Supervision Program for Associates

Build the Mental Health Practice You’ve Always Dreamed Of

Build the Mental Health Practice you’ve always dreamed of as an associate. Our supervision program helps you establish your own caseload while working toward independent licensure. Make a decent living right away by utilizing our clinician-developed Supervision Program.

Choose Your Own Clinical Supervisor

Strengthen Your Clinical Skills

Choose Your Own Clinical Supervisor

Select from our large group of supervisors to ensure you align personally and professionally. Supervisors provide high oversight of your practice, ensuring support and guidance are always available. Learn from experienced professionals and solidify your clinical skills.

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Strengthen Your Clinical Skills

Develop your clinical competency through hands‑on learning, expert guidance, and real‑world application. Our training experiences help you grow across the full scope of clinical care, giving you the support you need as a pre‑licensed therapist to build confidence and momentum.

You’ll learn how to conduct meaningful intake interviews, make accurate assessments and diagnoses, create clear, defensible clinical documentation, and use measurement‑based tools to guide treatment. And you’ll develop these skills in engaging, high‑impact environments—live workshops and seminars that offer real‑time instruction, along with consult groups and peer collaboration that provide ongoing feedback, fresh perspectives, and space for thoughtful case reflection.

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Mental Health Practice for Associates

Partnering with Us Lets You Focus on What You Love Most: Caring for Your Clients

Dedicate your time and energy to helping clients you want to work with while earning hours toward your license. Every week, we help more than 30,000 individuals, couples, and families find providers who utilize evidence-based therapy approaches.

Spend More Time
on Your Clients


We provide the resources and support you need to grow professionally and personally. Mindful Therapy Group works alongside you, assisting with Personalized Business Consulting, Transparent Financial Planning, Dedicated Administrative Support, Reputation Management, Office Space, and more.

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Bill Insurance as
an Associate


Utilize our relationships with insurance payors to build a consistent caseload and benefit from our negotiated rates. As a pre-licensed Associate, you will be able to bill insurance under your supervisor. Mindful Therapy Group audits all claims for non-clinical errors, achieving a 97% collection rate and saving up to 8 hours per claim.

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Build Your Own
Schedule


Enjoy the flexibility to set your own schedule and choose your preferred work environment. Mindful Therapy Group supports your practice with Live Intake Coordinators, and Auto and Online Scheduling.

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Learn by Doing: Real-World Experience with Expert Guidance

At Mindful Therapy Group, we believe the best way to grow as an associate therapist is through hands-on experience, supported every step of the way by seasoned mentors. Our “learning by doing” approach means you’ll work directly with clients, develop your clinical skills in real-world scenarios, and build confidence as you progress toward independent licensure.

Access to Dedicated Mentors

You’re never alone in your mental health journey. Our network of experienced supervisors and mentors provides personalized guidance, helping you navigate the complexities of mental health. Whether you’re facing a challenging case, refining your documentation, or exploring new therapeutic modalities, you’ll have a trusted experts to turn to for advice and support.

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Navigate the Industry with Confidence

Mindful Therapy Group brings decades of industry experience to your corner. We understand the unique challenges associate therapists face—lack of insurance access, credentialing, building a caseload, and more. Our team’s extensive knowledge means you’ll avoid common pitfalls and accelerate your growth, learning proven strategies for success in mental health practice.

Why Choose Mindful Therapy Group?

  • Real-World Learning: Gain practical experience with diverse clients in a supportive environment.
  • Expert Mentorship: Receive ongoing supervision and feedback from leaders in the field.
  • Industry Insights: Benefit from our deep understanding of mental health practice management, compliance, and clinical excellence.
  • Career Navigation: We help you chart a clear path from associate to fully licensed therapist, equipping you with the skills and confidence to thrive.
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Join Our Community

Don’t take on private practice alone.

Building a private practice can feel lonely. We are dedicated to creating a more effective and supportive environment for the practitioners we work with.

We host regular seminars, community events, and social hours because we understand the importance of building a supportive community for mental health providers.


How We Help Your Practice Succeed

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Onboarding

A guided, structured launch process that removes the guesswork so you can get your practice off the ground quickly and confidently.

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Credentialing

End-to-end payer enrollment handled for you, with expedited paneling timelines.

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Compliance

Ongoing support to help you stay aligned with state, federal, and insurance requirements—protecting your license and your practice.

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Billing & Patient A/R

Full-service billing with follow-through on aging claims, so your cashflow is consistent and you’re paid accurately for the work you do.

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Intake & Scheduling

A dedicated team that fields inquiries, screens clients, and schedules appointments, giving you and your practice consistency.

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Financial Partnership

Transparent reporting, predictable payouts, and a business model designed to grow your revenue—not dilute it.

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Marketing

Professional visibility through our website, education and training on how to advertise for your practice, and ongoing demand generation to attract the right clients.

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Technology

Secure, reliable tools and systems that streamline the business side of practice without requiring tech expertise.

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EHR Platform

A fully managed, easy-to-use EHR with templates, telehealth capabilities, and integrated features to simplify documentation and workflows.

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Office Space

Professionally designed, fully managed and furnished clinical spaces so you can offer a consistent, welcoming in-person experience without a lease commitment.

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Account Management

A dedicated point of contact focused on helping you optimize your practice, troubleshoot issues, and support your long-term goals.

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Patient Privacy Guardrails

Systems, training, and safeguards that keep you compliant, your clients protected, and your practice low-risk.

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Practice Management

Ongoing operational support and business guidance that allow you to grow, refine, and sustain your practice over time.

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Supervision and NP Mentorship Programs

Structured guidance for associate therapists and new PMHNPs to gain clinical hours, mentorship, and business insights while practicing under the support of experienced clinicians.

Insurance Access for Mental Health Associates

Access insurance panels through our program, making therapy affordable for your clients and ensuring a strong and sustainable income.

  • Associate therapist practices fill up faster and stay full longer than cash-pay practices.
  • Insurance access means therapy is affordable for clients.
  • Clients can afford to commit to therapy long-term, ensuring the clinical outcomes they need.
  • Associates can make a sustainable living wage while working toward independent licensure.

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Earn Licensure Hours While Getting Paid

Don’t settle for high caseloads and limited resources in community mental health. Skip the cycle of client turnover that leads to burnout before your practice even gets off the ground. Instead, build a personalized caseload focused on the clients you truly want to support—while working toward licensure hours and earning more by accepting insurance-based clients.

Proven Strategy For Success

Navigate private practice with confidence.

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Educational Resources

Engage in workshops, seminars, and consult groups to help you thrive.

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Practice Management

Learn and grow with our resources and tools.

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Negotiated Insurance Rates

We pass on the benefits of our established insurance contracts to you.

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Community-Building Events

Network and socialize with fellow providers in your area.

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Supervision Programs

Start as an associate and grow into a supervisory role.

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How to Apply:
Start Your Journey as an Associate Therapist

Ready to take the next step in your mental health career? Our application process is simple and designed to get you started quickly:

1.

Click “Apply Now” at the Top of This Page

Begin your journey by selecting the “Apply Now” button. This will take you directly to our secure online application form.

2.

Complete the Online Application

Fill out your contact information, education, licensure status, and a brief summary of your clinical interests. This helps us understand your background and match you with the right opportunities.

3.

Submit Your Resume and Credentials

Upload your current resume and any relevant documentation, such as your associate license and transcripts.

4.

Meet Your Recruitment Specialist

After submitting your application, our recruitment team will reach out to schedule a conversation. We’ll discuss your clinical qualifications and experience, motivation for mental health practice, and business goals.

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Get Matched and Onboarded

If aligned, we’ll extend a partnership offer and begin the streamlined matching and onboarding process. We’ll guide you every step of the way as you start building your mental health practice.

Frequently Asked Questions for Associate Therapists

An associate therapist mental health practice allows pre-licensed, master-level clinicians to build their own business, grow a client caseload, work independently as a business, and earn licensure hours while getting paid. At Mindful Therapy Group, associates receive mentorship, business support, and access to insurance paneling, making mental health practice accessible from day one.

Our clinical supervision program connects pre-licensed therapists with experienced supervisors who provide guidance, feedback, and oversight. Associates can choose their own supervisor, gain access to insurance, participate in live seminars, and join consult groups to develop clinical skills and meet licensure requirements.

Yes! Mindful Therapy Group helps associate therapists gain access to insurance paneling for mental health services. This means you can accept insurance clients, build a steady caseload, and benefit from our negotiated rates and high collection success.

Partnering with Mindful Therapy Group means you can bypass the traditional burnout path and build a business that supports you. Our associates enjoy flexible scheduling, dedicated administrative support, business consulting, access to office space or telehealth, and a thriving community of mental health professionals. Our team’s extensive industry experience helps you navigate your mental health practice with confidence.

Associates at Mindful Therapy Group earn licensure hours by working with clients in a supervised setting. You’ll be compensated for your work, and our support systems ensure you can focus on clinical care while meeting state requirements for independent licensure.

Start by clicking “Apply Now” at the top of this page. Complete our online application, submit your credentials, and connect with a recruitment specialist. If aligned, we’ll match you with a supervisor and guide you through onboarding so you can launch your mental health practice quickly.

We offer ongoing clinical and business training, mentorship, business development resources, and opportunities to advance into supervisory roles. Associates benefit from our 15+ years of proven strategies for success in mental health practice and our commitment to professional development.

Absolutely! Associates can specify their preferred client populations, specialties, and therapy modalities. Our intake specialists match clients to your expertise, ensuring the best fit for both you and your clients.

Yes, Mindful Therapy Group supports both in-person, hybrid, and telehealth practice options. Associates can choose the work environment that best fits their lifestyle and client needs.

Mindful Therapy Group was founded by clinicians who believed providers deserved better support. For more than 15 years, we’ve focused on building an ecosystem that puts clinicians first. Our personalized mentorship, robust support systems, and commitment to associate success sets us apart and drives our mission of expanding access to high-quality mental health care.