Beachside Counseling is hiring for a part-time Associate-level therapist (AMFT or APCC) to provide individual and couples teletherapy for clients based in CA. Caseloads will develop at a slow and steady pace, with the expectation to build and maintain a minimum of 15 completed sessions per week over time. Since it will take time to grow to a full caseload, this position is suited for someone who is eager to learn about private practice, grow their experience, enhance their clinical skills, and deepen their knowledge while working in a full time role elsewhere or taking a slower pace toward licensure. This position is also ideal for an Associate therapist who wants to start building their caseload while collecting hours to prepare for their own private practice once licensed.

Beachside Counseling is a small practice with a supportive and growth-oriented culture. At this time, we offer the following to our Associate Therapists, with the intention to expand our offerings as the practice grows:

• Weekly individual supervision

• Full-fee and sliding scale clients to build toward a full caseload

• Marketing efforts on your behalf (including one paid profile of your choice + Google Ads)

• Malpractice insurance

• EHR account, Google drive account, + practice phone number

• Intake and billing support, giving you limited administrative responsibilities

• Training funds

• Flexible schedule

• Comfortable working environment (your home!) + no commute

• Opportunities to learn business aspects of private practice

• Potential to build a full caseload that can continue with you as you obtain licensure and embark on your own private practice, if interested

• Sick leave + flexible time off policy

We are seeking an enthusiastic Associate-level therapist who has an interest in providing client-centered therapy to a variety of adult clients. At this time, the responsibilities of an Associate therapist at Beachside Counseling include:

• Provide high-quality virtual talk therapy services to Beachside Counseling clients, following legal and ethical guidelines and practice policies

• Manage client scheduling for your own caseload

• Complete all clinical documentation in a timely manner, including notes for each session and treatment plans, using practice templates in EHR

• Maintain a minimum weekly caseload of 15 clients per week (this will grow over time) and an average retention rate of 70%

• Develop DSM 5 diagnoses when needed for clients

• Consult with other professionals, such as psychiatrists, other clinicians, or other health care providers, when necessary

• Communicate promptly with clients, consulting professionals, and practice leadership

• Attend all required meetings, including individual supervision and occasional staff meetings

• Contribute to a positive and supportive practice culture

• Embrace and reflect practice values

The following requirements must be met to be considered for this position:

• Completed masters-level counseling program

• Current Associate license in state of CA

• Prior experience providing individual therapy services to adults and/or couples

• Embrace an affirming and inclusive mindset while engaging in ongoing learning about systemic and cultural inequities

• Interest and desire to work a minimum of 15 hours per week

• Strong + professional communication skills

• Effective time management abilities (especially around managing time in clinical sessions)

• Detail-oriented and ability to stay on top of client-related administrative tasks

Christine currently provides all clinical supervision for Associate Therapists at Beachside Counseling. She practices from a humanistic, client-centered, and trauma-informed approach, and uses a blend of psychodynamic, narrative, and strengths-based orientations as both a clinician and supervisor. She believes that the therapeutic relationship is critical to positive client outcomes and will help new therapists develop clinical skills to excel in their areas of interest. Supervision will not only focus on interventions, but will also integrate an exploration of various theories to help Associates identify specific orientations to use as frameworks for case conceptualization.

The compensation for Associate Therapists at Beachside Counseling is 50% of the fee collected per completed session, with rates varying between $70-$125 per session depending on the client.