Associate Therapist - Amft, Asw, Apcc

Job Description:\n\nBuild More Than Your Hours. Build Your Career. Location: 100% Remote or Hybrid options (Encino, Lancaster, or Riverside) Schedule: Part-Time with the opportunity to transition into Full-Time Compensation: $30–35 per hour You're Not Just Looking for Supervision. You're Looking for a Place to Grow. At Find Your Balance, Center for Growth & Change, we believe becoming a licensed therapist should be about more than completing hours. It should be about becoming the kind of clinician clients seek out, colleagues trust, and communities value. Our mission is to help associate therapists develop exceptional clinical skills while gaining the confidence, mentorship, and real-world experience needed to build a fulfilling and sustainable career. We believe in investing in our clinicians through meaningful supervision, consistent support, professional accountability, and growth opportunities. If you're looking for a place to simply collect hours, we may not be the right fit. If you're looking for a team that will challenge you, support you, and invest in your future, we'd love to meet you. Why Choose Find Your Balance? Most group practices provide supervision. Some provide referrals. We believe your professional development should go much further. Build Your Professional Identity Graduate school teaches you how to provide therapy. We help you build a career. As part of our team, you'll gain exposure to:Ethical therapist marketing and professional brandingBuilding your professional presenceCommunity outreach and educational opportunitiesReferral development and professional networkingIdentifying and developing your clinical specialties Our goal is that by the time you're licensed, you'll have built more than experience—you'll have established yourself as a confident professional. Our Investment in You We believe great clinicians deserve great support. When you join our team, you'll receive:Weekly individual clinical supervision toward California licensureConsistent referrals to support caseload developmentAdministrative support for scheduling, billing, insurance verification, and credentialingOngoing mentorship from experienced supervisors and cliniciansGuidance in developing your professional identityExposure to private practice operations and career developmentA collaborative team culture that values learning, feedback, and continuous improvementOpportunities to grow within the organization as experience, performance, and organizational needs align We remove as many administrative barriers as possible so you can focus your energy where it matters most—providing excellent care to clients. Caseload & Accountability Expectations At Find Your Balance, accountability is part of how we support both our clinicians and clients. Clear expectations help ensure clients receive consistent care while giving clinicians the structure and support needed to build a successful practice. Associate therapists are expected to:Build toward and maintain an average caseload of 20 completed clinical sessions per week (40 sessions per pay period)Maintain a minimum of 25 available appointment openings each week to support referrals, client rescheduling, insurance issues, and continuity of careProvide a consistent weekly schedule that supports ongoing treatmentComplete all clinical documentation within 24 hoursCommunicate proactively regarding schedule changes, availability, and planned time offEngage fully in supervision, coaching, and performance feedback We recognize that building a caseload takes time. New clinicians receive referrals, mentorship, and ongoing support as they grow into these expectations. What Success Looks Like The clinicians who thrive on our team are those who combine clinical excellence with professionalism and accountability. Successful clinicians:Build strong therapeutic relationshipsDeliver compassionate, evidence-based careMaintain reliable schedules and consistent client availabilityComplete documentation accurately and on timeTake ownership of their caseload and professional responsibilitiesWelcome feedback and use supervision to strengthen their clinical skillsCommunicate proactively with clients and colleaguesContribute to a collaborative, supportive, and accountable cultureDemonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement We promise to provide the support, systems, mentorship, and resources you need to succeed. In return, we ask for professionalism, accountability, ownership, and a commitment to providing exceptional care. Benefits All clinicians begin in a part-time position with the opportunity to transition into full-time employment. Part-Time Benefits All part-time therapists receive:Accrued paid sick leave (up to 40 hours annually, in accordance with California law)Monthly work-from-home stipendPaid professional liability (malpractice) insuranceAccess to our retirement savings planWeekly individual clinical supervision toward California licensureAdministrative support for scheduling, billing, insurance verification, and credentialing Additional Full-Time Benefits Once eligible for full-time employment, clinicians also receive:Paid vacation timeTwo floating holidays$200 monthly Kaiser health insurance contribution Full-time benefits become available after 60 days of eligibility. Who Thrives Here? This role is ideal for clinicians who are:Passionate about providing exceptional client careCurious and committed to lifelong learningCoachable and open to feedbackAccountable and dependableCollaborative and team-orientedInterested in understanding both the clinical and operational sides of private practiceMotivated to build a meaningful, sustainable career If you're looking for a place where you'll be supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Join Find Your Balance and build more than your hours—build the foundation for a career you'll be proud of.Compensation: $30 - $35 hourlyResponsibilities: Your Role As an Associate Therapist, you'll provide high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapy while continuing to develop your clinical skills through supervision, collaboration, and ongoing learning. Responsibilities include:Provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults through secure telehealth or hybrid servicesConduct comprehensive clinical assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plansDeliver evidence-based interventions tailored to each client's needsMonitor treatment progress and adjust interventions when clinically appropriateComplete accurate, insurance-compliant documentation within 24 hours of each sessionAssess and respond appropriately to safety concerns, crises, and mandated reporting requirementsCollaborate professionally with supervisors, psychiatric providers, care coordinators, and fellow cliniciansParticipate actively in weekly clinical supervisionDemonstrate professionalism, ethical decision-making, cultural humility, and compassionate client care As our organization grows, responsibilities may evolve to support the needs of the clients and team.Qualifications: We're looking for clinicians who are eager to learn, committed to excellence, and excited to grow with a collaborative team. Preferred qualifications include:Active California Associate registration (AMFT, ASW, or APCC)Approximately 1,000 supervised clinical hours preferred (strong candidates with fewer hours are encouraged to apply)Experience providing psychotherapy servicesFamiliarity with evidence-based treatment approachesKnowledge of crisis assessment and mandated reportingExperience with Medi-Cal or Department of Mental Health documentation is preferredExperience collaborating with DCFS or other child welfare agencies is a plusBilingual clinicians are strongly encouraged to apply If interested in the hybrid option, clinicians must also:Be able to commute to our Encino, Lancaster, or Riverside officeBe available to provide 5–6 in-person sessions during scheduled in-office daysAbout Company Find Your Balance Center for Growth and Change, Inc., is a mission-driven mental health practice providing telehealth services across California. Our mission is to create a world where mental health is prioritized and accessible to all. Core ValuesGrowth through teamwork and positivityRespect in every interactionOwnership and accountabilityWillingness to leadTogetherness in compassion and empathyHonesty and integrity