DayOne Therapy

For Clinicians Who Take This Work Seriously.

You’re not looking for just a place to see clients.
You’re looking for structure, support, and a standard you can grow into.

That’s what we do here.

ABOUT DAYONE

Founder Amber Gonzalez LPC

DayOne Therapy is a private-pay, trauma-informed practice built on:

  • Clear boundaries

  • Consistent systems

  • High-level clinical care

  • Professional integrity

We are not a volume-based, chaotic environment.

We are intentional about:

  • Who we serve

  • How we work

  • Who we bring on

This is a structured, professional environment for clinicians who want to grow.

WHO THIS IS FOR

  • You may be a strong fit if you:

    • Are a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) or early-career clinician

    • Want to grow in trauma-informed work

    • Value structure and clear expectations

    • Are coachable and open to feedback

    • Want consistent referrals without building everything alone

    • Appreciate professionalism, boundaries, and accountability

WHO THIS IS NOT FOR

This is not the right fit if you:

  • Want a casual or flexible-without-structure environment

  • Struggle with documentation or time management

  • Want guaranteed income without consistency

  • Are not open to feedback or growth

  • Prefer chaos over clear systems

THE ROLE

As a contractor with DayOne Therapy, you will:

  • Provide individual therapy sessions

  • Build a consistent caseload over time

  • Receive referrals from the practice

  • Participate in case consultation and clinical guidance

  • Be part of a high-standard, premium private-pay environment

You maintain:

  • Clinical independence

  • Your own external supervision

  • Responsibility for your professional development

This is a 1099 Independent Contractor role.

COMPENSATION

  • $67.50 per completed session

  • $33.75 per no-show / late cancellation

Paid:

  • 15th and 30th of each month via Zelle

Billing:

All billing and payments are handled through SimplePractice.

Clients are billed weekly, and all clients maintain a card on file.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

  • Referrals and client placement support

  • Structured onboarding and training

  • 2 shadow days with Practice Owner

  • Ongoing case consultation (not licensure supervision)

  • Administrative systems already in place

  • A professional, organized environment

This is designed for clinicians who want to focus on clinical work—not chasing paperwork and chaos.

EXPECTATIONS

  • Notes completed by Friday at 5:00 PM

  • Professional communication with clients and Practice

  • Adherence to all Practice policies

  • Willingness to grow clinically and professionally

  • Respect for structure, boundaries, and accountability

No note = no pay.

We keep things clear and consistent.

REQUIREMENTS

You must maintain:

  • Active license in New Jersey

  • Professional liability insurance

  • Your own clinical supervisor

  • Required CEUs and professional compliance

You are responsible for maintaining your own licensure standards.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE

You will be featured on the DayOne website and must provide:

  • Professional headshot

  • Professional bio

Optional but recommended:

  • Psychology Today profile (self-paid)

We will assist with setup and optimization.

THE DAYONE STANDARD

We do not operate in chaos.

We:

  • Respect time

  • Maintain boundaries

  • Communicate clearly

  • Take our work seriously

This is not just a place to work.

It is a place to grow.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the following:

  • Resume / CV

  • Copy of active license

  • Proof of malpractice insurance

  • Short paragraph answering:

  • Why do you want to work at DayOne Therapy?

📩 Send all materials to:

agonzalez@dayonetherapynj.com

Subject Line:
DayOne Contractor Application – Your Name

FINAL NOTE

We are not looking for everyone.

We are looking for the right fit.

If that sounds like you, apply.

DayOne Therapy®

Break cycles. Not children.