everything you need to go from new grad to private practice owner

​Join the CanalScape Counseling Associates Residency, a therapist "launchpad" program designed to give you everything you need to develop into a successful, thriving private practice owner once you become fully licensed, This is a unique opportunity to receive mentorship, supervision, and employment together in one place--you'll be supported on all levels as you meet your requirements for licensure after graduation and develop competence and confidence as a clinical practitioner and a future business owner. 

Benefits of our residency program include:
  • Weekly supervision that empowers you to grow authentically into your unique abilities as a therapist
  • Inclusion in a community of therapists who all operate successful private practices 
  • Beautiful, welcoming office space in the heart of Broad Ripple
  • Generous per session compensation with potential for pay increases
  • Expectations that leave plenty of flexibility to promote work/life balance
  • Marketing and networking support and coaching to help you quickly build a caseload of clients that are a good fit for you
  • Templates and task lists to help you start your own private practice (shared once you apply for full licensure)​​

meet your mentor: laurie budlong-morse, lmft

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Hi there, I'm Laurie, and I've been mentoring residents who successfully launched their own private practices for the past five years. With a proven track record of helping more than half a dozen therapists, I'm excited to welcome you into a redesigned, fully supportive residency program. I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 10 years of experience working with clients, primarily with a focus on couples and complex relationship issues.

​I currently specialize in neurodiverse relationships and am constantly learning more regarding adult neurodivergence (especially autism and ADHD). I am passionately nerdy about Collaborative Therapy, social construction, and dialogue. I'm also a big believer in self-compassion in both my personal and professional life. I approach my work with clients the same way I would approach my work as your supervisor--with an innate respect for your own knowledge and tools to help you identify and expand your experiential wisdom.  

You can read more about me here. 

job description

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Here's a closer look at what our residency program includes. 

​Responsibilities:

  • Field contacts from prospective clients, screen for appropriate fit, and schedule intakes
  • Communicate clearly with clients regarding treatment process, scheduling, and appropriate boundaries
  • Collect payments from clients at time of session
  • Provide consistently high-quality clinical care to clients 
  • Complete brief, complete, timely clinical documentation of each session and each client contact
  • Participate in weekly supervision to improve skills and expand treatment knowledge
  • Engage in marketing and networking activities to promote services in the community
  • Actively work toward full licensure by tracking hours and completing all licensure requirements in a timely manner

What You’ll Receive:
  • Clinical supervision that will meet your licensure requirements
  • Respectful oversight of your work that enables you to develop your authentic practice of therapy
  • Cheerleading that helps you recognize and celebrate your gifts and skills 
  • Education and coaching regarding the business-side of private practice 
  • Community within a collective of experienced therapists 
  • Beautiful office space in the heart of Broad Ripple​
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Required Qualifications:

  • Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling 
  • Highly self-directed and internally motivated to do good clinical work
  • Enthusiasm for learning and an ability to incorporate feedback to improve skills 
  • Confidence in current level of competency with clients
  • Humility regarding need for further development prior to full licensure 
  • Ability to directly and clearly communicate needs 
  • Strong sense of ethics and knowledge of appropriate boundaries in therapeutic relationships


​Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associates License in Marriage & Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling
  • Interest/experience with neurodiversity/neurodivergent clients 
  • Interest/experience with couples therapy 
  • Interest/experience with postmodern methods of therapy (Collaborative, Narrative, Solution-Focused)
  • Experience seeing clients in a counseling training clinic or private practice setting
  • Desire to go into independent private practice upon obtaining full licensure

Compensation:
Compensation will be based on the number of sessions billed and completed; $50,000-60,0000 annual income can be earned by averaging 20 sessions per week with 4 weeks of time off. Potential for future pay increases depending on performance. Employee/W-2 payment structure.

As a small business, I am not able to offer health insurance, retirement plans, or other benefits.

ready to start your launchpad experience? here's how to apply


​To apply, send the following documents via email to [email protected]:

1) Cover letter, should addressing the following questions:
-Why do you want to join the CanalScape Associates Residency Program?
-What strengths and positive qualities would you bring to your work and to our community?

2) Resume, should include all relevant education and work experience