Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC or LMHC)

Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC or LMHC)

*Now Hiring Part-time Opportunities

Why Join CIP?

• Vacation Time - 15 days full time only
• Paid Holidays - 13 days full time only;Holiday premium pay for part time only
• Paid Sick Days and Personal Days accrued
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits: Short and Long-term Disability, Additional Life, Child Life and Spousal Life
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(K) - We offer a Traditional 401(K) and a Roth 401(K) employer match up to 4%
  
  • Financial Wellness Advisor Services
• Tuition and continued education reimbursement up to $3,000 annually for full time and up to $1,000 for part time
• Wellness reimbursement of $200 per year for full time and $100 per year for part time
• Employee Assistance Program: child care and parenting, senior care and aging, emotional health, health and wellness, legal and financial, access to discounts
• A health advocate to assist with our insurance & healthcare challenges
• Ongoing monthly training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and Collaborative Culture

*Please note that the benefits listed may change based on business needs, regulatory requirements or other factors

A Day in the Life:

The Clinician is an onsite position located in Long Beach, CA who reports to the Program Director.


This position operates in a highly scheduled environment but may require longer hours and occasional weekend work and minimal travel as job duties demand. The Clinician position involves a low physical demand.


The College Internship Program (CIP) is a full-year private young adult transition program for individuals 18-26 with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences offering comprehensive and specialized services. CIP's programs uniquely address the needs of adolescents and young adults with high-functioning autism, ADHD, and other learning differences by providing a comprehensive curriculum, expert staffing, and a structured weekly schedule. We believe that a learning disability is a learning difference, and our expert staff understand and meet our young adults enrolled in the program where they are at. Our programs focus on the generalization of specialized skills specifically for autism and learning differences. CIP students live with a close-knit community of peers within a supported apartment living setting and fully access the community around them. Each student's unique needs are met individually as they prepare for success in independent living, college, and employment. CIP is the result of strategies we have developed over 40 years working with hundreds of young people who learn differently and have exceptionalities, helping develop the self-knowledge and skills to live happy and productive lives.

All the Responsibilities We'll Trust You With:

• Deliver high-quality direct clinical services, including tele-counseling.
• Work within the CIP Clinical Framework to provide assessments, support plans, individual and group therapy, and be skilled at case management.
• Lead in crisis intervention and emergency on-call situations.
• Communicate and Collaborate with prescribing physicians on medication and the continuity and support of external treatment plans and care.
• Master CIP's medical record platform - Therapy Notes.
• Connect and consult with CIP staff and administration.
• Increase student engagement, participation, self-awareness, and self-advocacy in the ongoing process of personal mental health care and growth.
• Develop effective skills and strategies for student-led navigation of mental, behavioral, and associated physical health services in real-world settings.

*Other Duties as Assigned

Qualities You Possess:

• The Clinician will possess exceptional communication skills, precise attention to detail, superior organization and prioritization skills and self-motivation in managing tasks to completion. They will have genuine empathy and awareness of the needs and sensitivities of prospective families, students, and staff.

Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise:

• Master's degree in a field such as Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Autism, Psychology, Education or similar is required.
• Licensure is required. (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or LMHC)
• Clinical experience in an educational setting among young adults with ASD and/or learning disabilities is required.
• An Active driver's license is required.

This role may also be of interest to candidates searching for positions or skills related to case management, behavioral therapy, group therapy, individual therapy, individual/group counseling, working with people with developmental disabilities, crisis intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, working with high schoolers, working with people with disabilities, school experience, crisis management, licensed clinical social worker, licensed mental health counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional clinical counselor, and trauma informed care.

Competency-Based Hiring Philosophy


CIP utilizes a competency-based hiring and development process designed to evaluate candidates on demonstrated skills, experience, leadership capability, and alignment with the responsibilities of the role. Compensation placement within the salary range is determined based on factors including relevant experience, demonstrated competencies, leadership background, industry expertise, and familiarity with CIP's service model and student population. Candidates with direct experience supporting neurodiverse young adults, transition-age programming, residential environments and multidisciplinary educational or support teams may be better positioned for advanced placement within the range. However, the majority of new hires start at the beginning of the salary range. CIP values professional growth and is committed to developing leaders over time through training, mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Accommodations Disabilities Act Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job position.

Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

College Internship Program (CIP) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Team members may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary.