Licensed Clinical Therapist

Sandal Gap is seeking a licensed clinician to join our growing team of mental health providers. This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about working across the lifespan and values a collaborative, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach to care.

The position will primarily focus on adult clients, with opportunities to expand clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Services are delivered through a hybrid model, including both in-person sessions at our Honolulu clinic and telehealth services.

Position Overview

Provide psychotherapy services to a diverse client population, many of whom have experienced trauma, with a focus on healing, personal growth, emotional regulation, and strengthening self-worth. Clinicians will support clients across the lifespan (approximately ages 5–64) in improving overall mental health, relationships, and daily functioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and/or couples therapy to clients across the lifespan
• Develop and implement individualized, trauma-informed treatment plans
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including clinical interviews and observations
• Support clients in building effective coping skills, emotional regulation, and insight
• Utilize developmentally appropriate and creative interventions (e.g., play-based or expressive techniques when appropriate)
• Adapt therapeutic approaches based on client needs, progress, and clinical presentation
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Collaborate with families, schools, medical providers, and community partners as needed
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate care during high-risk situations
• Refer clients to appropriate community resources and specialists when indicated
• Uphold all ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with supervisors and team members
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education
• Assist in identifying and utilizing community mental health resources
• Maintain flexibility with scheduling, including evenings and/or weekends to support caseload growth

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field (required)
• Active or eligible licensure as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT (candidates working toward licensure will be considered)
• Experience providing therapy to diverse populations, including children and adolescents
• Training or experience in trauma-informed care (required)
• Experience with family therapy preferred
• Familiarity with evidence-based modalities such as CBT, EMDR, EFT, play therapy, or expressive arts is a plus
• Strong understanding of the DSM-5 and clinical diagnostic processes
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Requirements

• Maintain active professional liability insurance ($1M/$3M coverage)
• Maintain compliance with all state and regulatory requirements
• Maintain registration with DCCA (Hawaii)

Why Join Sandal Gap?

• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to work with a diverse and meaningful client population
• Flexibility through hybrid service delivery
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialization

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $90.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Honolulu, HI 96817