Build the Career You Want

Learn from experienced clinicians.

Earn Competitively. Grow with confidence. 

Some clinicians are looking for a forever practice. Others are looking for the place that will teach them how to build one. At Southfield Mental Health Associates, we believe both paths are worth investing in.

For more than 40 years, we've helped clinicians develop exceptional clinical skills while learning the realities of private practice—from documentation and insurance billing to case conceptualization, ethics, client retention, and sustainable practice management. Our goal isn't simply to have great therapists. It's to help create them.

Whether you envision a long-term home with our team or eventually opening your own practice, we want your time here to prepare you for a thriving career.

 

Learn.

Graduate school teaches you how to become a therapist; we help you become a successful private practice clinician.

Our clinicians receive ongoing mentorship, consultation, and support as they develop confidence in every aspect of outpatient behavioral healthcare. You'll gain experience with:

  • Building and maintaining a thriving caseload

  • Insurance-based, private pay and probono outpatient psychotherapy

  • Clinical documentation and ethical practice

  • Treatment planning and case evaluation

  • Collaborative care with psychiatric providers

  • Working within a multidisciplinary treatment team

  • The practical realities of successful private practice

Whether you're discussing a challenging case or learning the nuances of insurance billing, you'll never have to figure it out alone.

Earn.

We believe clinicians deserve to be compensated fairly for the important work they do.

Our full-time (15+ weekly appointments) clinicians enjoy a competitive 70/30 fee split, allowing you to build a financially sustainable career while benefiting from the support of an established practice.

You'll also benefit from:

Instead of worrying about the logistics of running a practice, you can spend your energy where it matters most—your clients.

 

Grow.

Many group practices are built around keeping clinicians forever. We're built around helping clinicians build meaningful careers where clients can find a great fit and keep that therapeutic alliance with you throughout their growth.

Some clinicians spend their entire careers with us. Others eventually pursue independent practice, specialized work, or new opportunities.

When that time comes, we want them to leave feeling confident, prepared, grateful for what they learned here, and always in our professional network. We believe supporting clinicians throughout every stage of their professional journey ultimately strengthens our profession and benefits the communities we serve.

Who Thrives Here?

We're looking for clinicians who are:

  • Curious and committed to lifelong learning

  • Open to feedback and consultation

  • Passionate about high-quality clinical care

  • Dedicated to serving diverse communities

  • Interested in growing both clinically and professionally

Whether you're just beginning your career or bringing years of experience, we'd love to learn more about you.

Our Values

Everything we do is grounded in the values that define Southfield Mental Health Associates:

  • Person-centered care

  • Anti-oppressive and inclusive practice

  • Collaboration

  • Accessibility

  • Clinical excellence

  • Lifelong learning

  • Respect for both clients and colleagues

If those values resonate with you, there's a good chance you'll feel at home here.

 

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