At Therapy for Every Body, we’re passionate about providing compassionate, inclusive care to clients of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. We believe therapy should be accessible to everyone, and we’re looking for talented, committed professionals to join our team. If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact, grow in your career, and be part of a supportive, collaborative environment, we invite you to review this opportunity and apply today for immediate consideration.
We are seeking an exceptionally articulate and passionate Pre-Licensed Associate Therapist (Registered in California with AMFT, APCC, or ASW) to join Therapy for Every Body (www.Therapy4EveryBody.com). The successful applicant will both have the qualifications and be excited to work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
We provide the clients, and your caseload will grow over time. This means you will start with a small number of hours and build over time. About 90% of new clients want to meet in person. This is not an online position.
There are two positions available:
- Mornings and days until 3 or 4pm (caseload may grow slowly) in San Jose or Santa Clara
- Afternoons and evenings, at least 4-8pm in San Jose or 2-6pm in Santa Clara. Must be open to working with children and families.
Spanish speaking is a huge plus for either position. Bilingual in any language is preferred.
There is more information on our careers page at https://therapy4everybody.com/careers/ and our application is at https://forms.gle/9EK8nszSsNbR3cak7
Applicants must be registered in California. We have days available in some of our other offices as well.
SUMMARY
Under direct supervision, the Associate Therapist will conduct therapy sessions with clients to achieve desired and appropriate outcomes for the Practice. The incumbent will be responsible for various clinical and administrative tasks and activities including but not limited to coordination of client scheduling, clinical assessment, treatment planning, conducting sessions, completing all required documentation, and supporting the goals of the client and the Practice. In addition, the associate therapist will focus their attention on developing clinical skills in the specialty of treating trauma and anxiety.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Complete Biopsychosocial Assessment and diagnosis for every assigned client.
- Conduct and complete all scheduled therapy sessions with assigned clients.
- Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with Practice policies and procedures.
- Responsible for ongoing monitoring of client progress, goals, and clinical interventions.
- Perform appointment planning to find consistent day/time opening for clients that align as conveniently as possible with the client’s schedules.
- Provide timely and professional communication with clients.
- Attend, actively participate in, and contribute to the weekly supervision meetings, monthly all staff meetings, associate group supervision meetings, and required trainings.
- Regularly review and document treatment goals and progress with clients.
- Conduct suicide assessments when appropriate and respond accordingly.
- Coordinate care with other medical and therapeutic providers, such as psychiatrists, primary care physician, other therapists, and other prescribers.
- Close and archive clients who have terminated therapy in TheraNest.
- Send termination notices via email to clients who have disengaged from therapy with the Practice.
ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Participate in maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
- Communicate any billing / insurance / financial questions to your assigned Manager or the Practice Manager.
- Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external clients, customers, partners, supplies, and vendors.
- Carries out duties in compliance with all federal and state regulations and guidelines.
- Complies with all company and site policies and procedures.
- Remains current in profession and industry trends.
- Makes a positive contribution as demonstrated by making suggestions for improvement and learning new skills, procedures, and processes.
- Is available for other duties as required.
- Is available for overtime as needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Master’s Degree in social work, counseling psychology, clinical mental health or related field. Registered AMFT, APCC, or ASW (LCSW supervision available).
- Must be available for a minimum of 15 client sessions per week with an expectation to increase to 25 client sessions per week.
- Must be willing to work at least 2 evenings per week in person.
- Preferred: at least 1000 more hours needed toward licensure.
- Preferred: 4 years or less on your original registration number.
- Preferred: This be your only or primary job
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Read and write routine reports and business correspondence and standard operating procedures.
- Demonstrate effective written communication skills, consistently utilizing professional language to document client progress, create treatment plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a clear, concise, and ethical manner.
OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES OR QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiar with operational practices of a clinical counseling center.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local licensing obligations and requirements.
- Knowledge of the limitations and scope of services that can be provided based on credentialing obtained.
- Familiar with appropriate and compliant clinical documentation practices.
- Demonstrate effective organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate experience working effectively independently using time management to complete all assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining speed of work and attention to detail without loss to production.
- Ability to work with others in a team environment.
- Must be punctual in reporting to work and starting and ending sessions.
- Be committed to becoming trauma-informed as a foundational model for therapy services
- Successfully completes regulatory and job training requirements.
- Computer skills
- Work and be proficient with Google workspace: drive, docs, sheets, gmail, etc.
- Knowledge and demonstrated use of an electronic medical record system.
- Work and be proficient with Practice Management software.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining speed of work and attention to detail without loss to production.
- Ability to work with others in a team environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to touch, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
We like hearing about you, your passions, and your personality. Please let us see YOU not just a cut and paste answer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $29.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Please fill out our application at https://forms.gle/9EK8nszSsNbR3cak7
- Have you been a registered associate for fewer than 4 years?
- Do you have at least 1,000 REMAINING in your hours needed for licensure?
License/Certification:
- AMFT, APCC, or ASW Registration in California? (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
