Couples Therapist (Contractor, Washington DC)

About the Company:

Octave is a modern behavioral health practice creating a new standard for care delivery that’s both high-quality and accessible. With in-person and virtual clinics in multiple states, the company offers evidence-based individual, couples, and family therapy, while pioneering relationships with payers to make care more affordable through insurance. By raising the bar on how care is delivered and how providers are supported, we are building a sustainable system that values equity, affordability, and effectiveness.

About the Role:

We are looking for a couples therapist interested in a contractor position to partner with an existing diverse clinical team to provide therapy in a collaborative, client-centered, start-up environment. You will treat adult couples using short-term, evidence-based therapies. Candidates must be licensed in Washington DC at the masters or doctoral level, well-versed in evidence-based therapies and expert in the delivery of culturally responsive care.

You are a good fit if you are:

• Passionate about expanding access to high-quality mental health care.
• Skilled at providing couples therapy that is short-term and evidence-based.
• Adept at building and maintaining a strong therapeutic alliance.
• Willing to deliver feedback-informed care using standardized measures.
• Expert at providing culturally responsive and culturally competent care. 
• Open to learning from your colleagues and clients.
• Someone who thrives in a culture of thoughtful feedback and transparency. 

Qualifications:

• PsyD, LMFT, LCSW, LMHC, LPC
• Current License and located in Washington DC. 
• Certain payor relationships may exclude you from employment.
• Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited school of Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Marriage, or Family and Child Counseling. 
• Must be registered with the Washington DC Board of Behavioral Science.
• Clinicians are required to maintain appropriate licensure through the Washington DC Board of Behavioral Science or Washington DC Board of Psychology.
• At least 1 year of related post-license clinical experience required.
• Formal training in couples therapy and 1 year of experience treating couples.
• Preferred if you are currently working with Cigna & Aetna clients.
• Preferred if you have your own office space and are willing to provide in-person services. 

Octave's Company Values:

The below values drive our day-to-day operations.

• We’re human beings first. We operate with empathy and kindness – with our clients, with our collaborators, and with ourselves.
• People deserve …