Associate Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Under the supervision of a licensed clinician The Associate Clinician position is designed for a dynamic professional who will support children, adolescents, and adults impacted by trauma, navigating life adjustments, and seeking general mental health services. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting, therapeutic relationships with clients. Compassion, a deep commitment to fostering healing, and a willingness to learn are key aspects of the role. Our clinical team uses a bottom-up, body-based lens, and we are looking for someone curious about how regulation, attunement, and somatic interventions translate into care.

Duties and Responsibilities: Provide a variety of therapeutic mental health services including but not limited to youth impacted by trauma and/or sexual exploitation, as well as their families, domestic violence recovery, and significant life adjustments. Services include individual and family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and parent education Offer therapeutic support for non-offending caregivers to foster healing within the family unit Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, provide diagnoses, and document clinical notes in a clear and timely manner Collaborate effectively with staff, multidisciplinary teams, victim advocates, and other community partners to ensure holistic support for clients Maintain comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date case documentation in accordance with program and regulatory standards Stay informed on the latest best practices in trauma-informed care, child abuse, multi-cultural competency, and evidence-based treatment modalities Complete mandatory training programs within the first year Participate in consistent clinical supervision to meet BBS Requirements as outlined Actively participate in behavioral health team meetings, clinical discussions, staff stand ups, all staff meetings and supervision Required to work a minimum of one evening shift per week (10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.) Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills, particularly in engaging with children, adolescents, and families Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with diverse populations Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up to date with advances in the field of mental health Required Education and Experience: Master's Degree in a behavioral science (e.g., Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology) Registered and in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate. (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) Physical Requirements: Ability to work in an office and clinical environment, including sitting for extended periods, standing, walking using a computer, and other office equipment Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull items weighting up to 25 pounds Ability to move throughout office and program location(s) as needed to meet with clients, collaborate with staff, and perform job duties Ability to travel locally on an occasional basis for meetings, trainings, outreach, or program support Work Environment:

This position regularly works with individuals experiencing a range of behavioral health, emotional, interpersonal, and life challenges and requires the ability to maintain professional boundaries and effectively manage the demands of clinical practice.

Rate of Pay:

Full time, Exempt status $72,000 - $79,000 Annually

Benefits: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) with company match Prestige Urgent Care Membership Paid Time Off Who We Are:

Children's Legacy Center 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.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of the Children's Legacy Center to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Children's Legacy Center is an at-will, equal opportunity employer.