We’re so glad you are considering Joshua Tree as a home to provide counseling to the Tucson community. Take a few minutes to read more about the benefits for clients and therapists when choosing Joshua Tree. If you are ready to take the new step, please complete the form at the bottom of this page. From there you will receive an option to complete an application and then interview. We are working to build a team of Christian counselors and therapists who value the collective nature of group practice, who can lean on each other for support, new perspectives, and growth.
The Concept Behind Joshua Tree
Rachel Lohrman founded Joshua Tree Counseling with a vision in mind – create a comfortable, home-like and private office setting where clients can come and heal from their mental, emotional, and relational healing. The building, which is owned by Rachel, is a 6 office suite with wood floors and large windows in every office. It is designed with clients and therapists in mind.
Benefits for Clients:
Indoor and outdoor seating are available for clients. The waiting room has a large couch and other comfortable chairs – not your typical waiting room! In the entry, clients have the option of making a coffee or tea and getting a snack. One of the two in-office restrooms is set-up specifically and comfortably for clients. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building to use while they wait for their session.
Soft piano music plays throughout the main areas and essential oils are diffused to offer a pleasant spa-like feel.
Each office is custom decorated with comfortable furniture and décor so clients feel more at home than at a medical appointment: sunlight, soft lighting, throw pillows, blankets, cozy colors, and large comfortable couches.
Clients can schedule and access their appointments online via a secure client portal. They can review and e-sign initial paperwork in the portal and can communicate with their therapist via secure messaging. Client can select to received automated text and/or email reminders.
Kelly Formo will assume the role of practice manager in the summer of 2022 and will be available to clients during the week by phone, email, and in person. Kelly will be a friendly, familiar face for clients on the phone and in person, extending the great care therapists take of their clients to the administrative and scheduling side. No impersonal digital check-ins at Joshua Tree – you clients will receive war
Benefits for Therapists:
Peace of mind knowing you clients will have a comfortable space to come and heal, and empathetic client care from both you and our practice manager.
A private, professional stand alone building with in-suite restrooms, one of which is designated specifically for therapists, the other for clients. The building is located in one of the most notable office complexes in Northwest Tucson, La Cholla Corporate Center which is across the street from the Foothills Mall.
As an independent contractor you will have complete control over your schedule, no micro-managing. You simply select the days and time you plan to work in office and an office will be set aside for you on those days/time. If you offer telehealth you may do so from the office and/or your home. You will be paid twice a month on the 5th and the 20th.
Customized marketing and, if you choose, a custom website designed by Rachel to help establish you as an expert in the field and increase you exposure and client base. Check out these sites – RachelLohrman.com, MarybethSteigenga.com, and JustBreatheAZ.com.
Administrative support to the degree you prefer. Kelly will manage your schedule if this is your preference – booking new clients, scheduling future appointments, handling cancellations and spot re-fills. She will check to ensure your new clients have completed their initial paperwork prior to the first session and reach out to them directly to help them understand the portal and how to e-sign the documents. Kelly will also scan documents to clients files so you don’t have to.
Billing support whether you accept insurance or cash pay. Kelly will manage insurance and fee collections so you don’t have to, including verification of benefits, ensuring that fees are collected, and providing superbills.
HIPAA compliant email address with customized signature.
HIPAA compliant fax portal to send/receive faxes.
HIPAA compliant client management system Simple Practice in which you can manage your clients, maintain records, write customized progress notes, and utilize their telehealth platform.
Customized client portal domain name to give to clients who need portal access or need to schedule an appointment – JoshuaTreePortal.com
Secure Wi-Fi that is password protected and separate from the Wi-Fi available to clients.
Printer/Scanner available in common area.
Kitchen with full fridge, dishwasher, dining table, Keurig and variety of coffee options.
Team meetings will offered every other week during the lunch hour to check in with each other and consult with one another on difficult cases.
New amenities and benefits will continue to become available and may include things like health insurance, retirement savings, annual therapist retreats, CE trainings, and more.
