Thriveworks
Thriveworks
✓ Clinician-founded W2 employer with 340+ locations, no-show protection, and benefits. 2.3/5 compensation rating—PTO limited to 8 hrs/month.
About Thriveworks
Thriveworks is a clinician-founded mental health company with over 16 years of experience operating 340+ locations across the United States. The company offers both W2 employee and 1099 contractor positions for licensed therapists, psychologists, counselors, and psychiatric providers. Key benefits include no-show protection (clinicians get paid when insured clients no-show or late cancel), health insurance through Anthem (50% subsidized for employees), paid liability insurance, and retirement savings plans. PTO accrues at 8 hours per month with up to 80 hours carryover. Average salaries range from $75,000-$140,000 for counselors and therapists, with PMHNPs earning up to $150,000. Thriveworks supports hybrid care models with flexibility for early morning, evening, and weekend scheduling. The company handles insurance billing, credentialing, marketing, and client scheduling, allowing clinicians to focus on patient care.
Best For
- • Licensed therapists wanting W2 employment with benefits
- • Clinicians seeking no-show protection and guaranteed pay
- • Mental health professionals wanting flexible hybrid schedules
- • Early-career therapists building experience with support
Not Ideal For
- • Therapists seeking competitive compensation (2.3/5 rating on Comparably)
- • Clinicians wanting substantial PTO (8 hrs/month = ~12 days/year, industry average is 15-20)
- • Those wanting to build their own private practice brand
- • Therapists seeking higher earnings (private practice can pay 30-50% more)
- • Clinicians wanting full autonomy over caseload and client selection
Pricing
W2 Employment
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