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Whatโs Next
Weโre still here. And weโre building it better this time.
Letโs not dance around it.
Open Space came to a hard stopโnot because the mission failed, but because our leadership and our team hit a wall. A public lawsuit reshaped the narrative almost overnight. And we know what it looked like from the outside.
Clinicians left. Trust was shaken. Questions were, and are, valid. And for a while, we went quietโbecause we needed to figure out how to rebuild in a way that is intentional and authentic, without pretending nothing happened.
What weโre doing now isnโt a rebrand.
Itโs a commitment to truthโand to building a practice that can actually hold the weight of what weโre here to do.
The future of Open Space starts here.
With you.
Open Space isnโt trying to bounce back to โwhere it wasโ. Itโs not scrambling to recover.
Itโs a conscious, intentional rebuild from the inside out. With clearer systems. Grounded leadership no longer living in survival mode. Realigned values. And an even deeper commitment to the mission that launched Open Space in the first place:
To create affirming, equity-rooted mental health care that never asks anyone to shrink or mask to belong.
Weโre not trying to fix the optics, rush a rebuild, or pretend this is just a โnew chapter.โ
What weโre doing is slower. More intentional. And, honestly, more meaningful.
At Open Space, we believe this work is sacredโand that the people doing it deserve care, too.
Our mission is to inspire unapologetic authenticity, dismantle barriers, and create lasting impact for our clients, our staff, and our communities.
This isnโt just a job. Itโs a community. Itโs a shared vision for what mental health care can look like when we center liberation, equity, and collective well-being.
We built Open Space because we were done with workplaces where burnout was normalized, authenticity had a ceiling, and therapists were praised for sacrificing themselves. Instead, weโve built a workplace rooted in equity, flexibility, transparency, and care. We're not here to recreate the same systems that burn clinicians out. We're here to disrupt them.
If youโve been looking for a workplace where you donโt have to compartmentalize your values, your identities, or your needs โ you may have just found it.
Current Openings:
Licensed Therapist
(LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
We know how it looks from the outside.
No clinicians listed. A well-known practice in the middle of a rebuild. A founder who f*cked up and has been through it publicly. A team that chose to move on.
If youโre asking, โWhy the hell would I walk into that?โ--youโre not wrong to wonder.
So, why would you want to join now?
Who Weโre Building This For
Weโre not hiring in bulk. Weโre not rushing to fill seats. Weโre building slowly, intentionally, and with a deep sense of responsibility.
If you:
Are values-aligned, self-aware, and relationally grounded.
Believe that therapy should affirm identity, context, and systemsโnot ignore them.
Want structure without micromanagement, support without over-functioning.
Have outgrown performative clinical spaces.
Arenโt afraid to step into something real, imperfect, purpose-driven, and ready for growth.
Care about working somewhere thatโs not afraid to evolve.
Feel most at home in honest, human spacesโnot shiny ones.
Would rather join at the beginning of something meaningful and exciting, than jump into something performative.
โฆthen you might just be exactly who weโre looking for.
This version of Open Space will feel right to clinicians who have walked through their own quiet turning points.
Clinicians who arenโt scared off by imperfection.
People who have lived through a few hard pivots of their own.
People who understand that real leadership isnโt always tidyโbut can appreciate when itโs honest.
This Space Might Be for You If:
You see therapy as a tool for healing and resistance.
You want to be part of something that feels like alignment โ not just employment.
You value collaboration and structure, but need your autonomy.
Youโre done downplaying your values in order to be โprofessional,โ and want to work for a practice that refuses to stay โneutralโ.
Youโre seeking a workplace that names oppression and believes systems impact wellness.
You believe care should flow in all directions, not just to clients.
You want to do work that feels meaningful without sacrificing your well-being.
Weโre Looking For Clinicians Who:
Are fully licensed (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state of Pennsylvania.
Care deeply about equity and affirming care.
Practice from a liberation-focused, justice-informed, antioppressive lens across identities and lived experiences.
Have a strong desire to work with marginalized populations, and have previous relevant lived or professional experience.
Are seeking full-time employment, preferably (25 billed sessions/week). Part-time requirement is 12+ billed sessions/week.
Are willing to commit to two evening sessions (6pm or later) per week or two weekend sessions per week.
Can appreciate that we are not perfect, but we are transparent and intentional.
Want to grow with a practice long-term, not just pass through.
We especially value experience and passion in the following areas:
LGBTQIA+ affirming and competent therapy
BIPOC mental health and racial identity work
Ethical non-monogramy, kind, and sexuality-affirming therapy
Neurodivergent affirming and competent therapy
Trauma-informed, social justice-oriented, identity-focused care
Marginalized communities underserved by traditional therapy spaces
Systems-aware therapy grounded in equity and relational healing
Clients who have felt like outsiders elsewhere and never quite fit in more traditional practice spacesโand are tired of trying
Weโre slowly building a new clinical team from the ground upโand weโre not rushing to get there just to fill seats.
Weโre hiring licensed clinicians (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.) who feel aligned with this momentโnot just the job description.
What We Offer
A diverse, affirming, and collaborative team culture that centers equity, transparency, and relational safety.
A team where your voice matters, your identities are affirmed, and you never have to translate who you are.
A strong referral stream and full support in building a caseload that feels right for you, with no marketing required.
A well-established and respected brand with referral roots and community presence across Pittsburgh and beyond.
A culture of reflection, accountability, clarity, and mutual care.
A founder committed to sustainable growthโnot just scale.
Employee Benefits & Pay
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Competitive Compensation
We offer competitive pay that reflects our values and your worth.
Independently Licensed Clinicians:
55% SplitPre-Licensed Clinicians:
45% Split -
Paid Time Off
FULL-TIME + PART-TIME
Your time off is important to you--and us.We made PTO a priority when expanding our benefits to align with our practice values of true self-care and work/life balance.
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QSHERA Health Stipend
FULL-TIME
We want you to choose what works best for you--not the other way around. This stipend can be used for your healthcare premium, copays, glasses... SO many things! -
Unpaid Time Off
FULL-TIME + PART-TIME
Protecting your benefits is important to you.We have UTO that you can use to safeguard your full-time status or meet minimum part-time requirements.
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Paid Holidays
FULL-TIME
We provide a paid day off for Thanksgiving, as well as a Floating Winter Holiday that can be used anytime in December. -
Paid Pride Day
FULL-TIME
Pride Month is basically the equivalent of Open Space's birthday.We provide a paid day off that can be used anytime in June so that you can celebrate Pride in whatever way is meaningful for you.
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Paid Jury Duty Leave
FULL-TIME
We provide up to 3 paid days for Jury Duty leave, so that you can meet your civic duties without stressing about finances. -
Paid Bereavement Leave
FULL-TIME + PART-TIME
We offer up to 3 days of paid Bereavement Leave for recognized relatives, and 1 day of paid Bereavement Leave for the loss of a fur baby. -
Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
FULL-TIME
We provide Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability for peace of mind when โlifeโ decides to show up. -
Continuing Education Reimbursement
FULL-TIME + PART-TIME
We provide a CE Reimbursement of $500/year for full-time staff, and $150/year for part-time staff. (Can also be used towards the cost of your licensure renewal!) -
Parking Reimbursement
FULL-TIME + PART-TIME
For staff who work in our East End Office, we will reimburse you for parking fees up to $50/mo.#workinginthecity
Work Culture & Environment
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Flexible Schedules
We understand that life shifts, and that we are able to be better humans both professionally and personally when we are able to lean into those shifts.
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Hybrid Options
...Because sometimes simply being able to answer the door for your new couch delivery (or being able to see your dog in between/during everyyyy session) is a game changer.
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Room to Grow - Together
Weโre in a rare and exciting chapter: rebuilding from the ground up. This next era creates space for fresh voices, bold leadership, and real potential to grow alongside us into leadership and specialized positions as we move forward.
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We Don't Do Silos
Everyone works collaboratively as a team around here.
While we honor your independence, you'll never feel isolated.
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Intake Team
Our Intake Team takes care of building your caseload with clients who are a great fit, and ensure that all paperwork and logistics are completed before your first session.
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Billing Team
Our Billing Team takes care of every component of billing so you can just show up and do what you love to do--provide amazing care to your clients.
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Insurance Credentialing
We take care of the massive headache that is insurance credentialing from start to finish--including re-attestations and keeping directories updated.
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Let Those Creative Juices Flow
We LOVE big ideas. If we can logistically make it happen and it supports our mission and values, we want to hear about it and we want to support you.
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Our Family Culture
We actually enjoy each other's company. Like, a lot.
We get together bimonthly as a team, do happy hours, share some good memes, post photos of our fur kids...
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Minimal Meetings
We meet bimonthly as a team to talk about exciting things happening, celebrate wins, share important updates, and learn from colleagues in our Lunch & Learn-style trainings. You also have the support of leadership to help you navigate the private practice world and set you up for success at Open Space.
Our Hiring Process
01
Apply
Submit your application through our online portal below.
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Initial Phone Interview
Participate in a phone interview to discuss your experience and alignment with our values, and get any of your initial questions answered.
03
In-Person Interview
Meet with our leadership team in person to explore the potential fit within our practiceโboth for you and for us, and discuss details on compensation and benefits.
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Offer
Receive a formal offer to join our team and determine a start date! Welcome to the fam!