Location: Remote professional meetings; client services provided in Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Freeborn, and Washington Counties
Position Type: Independent Contractor (Hourly)

About Us

Pathways Counseling Center has been serving the community for over 21 years, providing exceptional mental health services with compassion and excellence.
We’re a growing, supportive company that values flexibility, collaboration, and professional development.
Become part of a dedicated team as an Independent Contractor ARMHS Practitioners, serving English-speaking clients in a hybrid role that combines autonomy with strong organizational support.

What is ARMHS?

Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) help adults strengthen skills for daily living, emotional stability, and community engagement when mental health symptoms have impacted functioning.
Services focus on helping individuals regain and maintain independence, manage symptoms, and thrive in their personal and community life.

Why Join Pathways as an Independent Contractor?

Flexibility and Freedom
You set your own hours and manage your caseload while being part of a mission-driven, supportive organization.

Full Compensation for All Work
Unlike many agencies that pay only for direct client time, Pathways compensates you for all hours spent fulfilling your role, including documentation, meetings, and coordination.

Earning Potential
With meeting minimum client-hour expectations, you will receive a minimum of $350 per month and up to $1,000 per month in productivity incentives.
The majority of our practitioners receive additional productivity bonuses throughout the year.
Rate increases are available when performance consistently meets or exceeds contract standards.

Professional Growth and Development
Pathways offers continuing education at no cost to help you meet licensing requirements.
After one year of meeting contract standards, there is potential for clinical trainee experience that can count toward LP, LPC, LPCC, LMFT, or LICSW licensure.
There is also an opportunity to transition into our Clinical Trainee track for expanded growth and independent licensure support.

Supportive and Collaborative Culture
We genuinely care about our practitioners, not just as professionals but as people.
Our culture emphasizes connection, encouragement, and balance, creating a community where you can do meaningful work and still thrive personally.

Position Overview

As an ARMHS Practitioner, you will work with adults to provide rehabilitative mental health services that build life and coping skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of 18 to 20 clients.
• Provide primarily in-person services, with telehealth options available only when necessary and when clients have access to HIPAA-compliant video.
• Participate in 4 to 6 remote team meetings per month.
• Complete timely documentation and progress reporting.

Contract Details and Compensation

• Independent Contractor status: flexibility without the constraints of PTO or employer-provided insurance.
• Flexibility: create your own schedule and choose where you work, remote, in person, or hybrid.
• Commitment: minimum one-year contract.
• Compensation: paid for all hours worked, not just direct client sessions, plus bonuses and rate increase opportunities.
• Work Location: hybrid. Professional meetings are primarily held remotely, with regular opportunities to meet in person. Client services are expected to be provided in person, with telehealth sessions allowed only in extenuating circumstances when in-person services are not possible and the client has access to HIPAA-compliant video.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, or 2,000 hours of relevant experience.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong background working with adults with mental health needs.
• Excellent communication, organization, and self-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain clear, timely documentation.

Additional Requirements

• Professional liability insurance.
• Laptop and secure internet connection.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Summary of Benefits

• Flexible schedule and autonomy over your workload.
• Compensation for all work performed.
• Monthly productivity incentives ($350 to $1,000+).
• Free continuing education and supervision opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative culture.
• Opportunities for advancement and rate increases.

Join a team where your independence is respected, your time is valued, and your work truly makes an impact.

Pathways Counseling Center is excited to partner with you in helping others build stronger, healthier lives.