Child & Family Therapist Recruitment Guide
Associate (AMFT/ASW/APCC)
San Clemente, California
About Dr. Nate Psych
Dr. Nate Psych is a thriving private-pay psychology practice dedicated to providing exceptional, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, parents, and families. We believe lasting change occurs through meaningful therapeutic relationships, individualized treatment, and close collaboration with families. Our practice emphasizes quality over quantity, clinical excellence, and a warm, supportive experience for every patient.
Our Clinical Philosophy
- Relationships come first.
- Parents and caregivers are essential partners in treatment.
- Evidence-based care should always be individualized.
- We value thoughtful clinical work over productivity metrics.
- We strive to build long-term relationships that create lasting change.
Why Join Dr. Nate Psych?
- Established and growing private-pay child and family practice.
- Beautiful San Clemente office and excellent community reputation.
- Administrative support so clinicians can focus on patient care.
- Steady referral base and opportunity to build a meaningful caseload.
- Collaborative consultation and mentorship.
- Modern electronic documentation and billing through Tebra.
Associate Child & Family Therapist (AMFT, ASW, APCC)
Part-Time 1099 Independent Contractor Opportunity to Grow
Position Summary
This position begins part-time with the opportunity to grow into a larger caseload based on consistency, clinical excellence, and patient demand. Compensation is a competitive flat-rate per clinical session and is paid biweekly through our secure Tebra practice management system. This role includes clinical supervision while working toward independent licensure.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, parents, and families.
- Conduct intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Complete timely documentation within Tebra.
- Collaborate with parents, caregivers, schools, physicians, and other professionals when appropriate.
- Maintain ethical and legal standards of practice.
- Communicate professionally with patients and the administrative team.
- Participate in regular supervision and consultation.
Qualifications
- Current California AMFT, ASW, or APCC registration in good standing.
- Current professional liability insurance.
- Master's degree in a behavioral health discipline and experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
- Training in CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, EMDR, Play Therapy, Family Systems, PCIT, and/or trauma-informed therapy preferred.
Who Thrives Here
- Passionate about working with children and families.
- Warm, authentic, organized, and dependable.
- Enjoys collaborating with parents.
- Values individualized care and clinical excellence.
- Open to learning, consultation, and professional growth.
Pay: $100.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
