Full-Time Associate Child Mental Health Therapist
Family Therapy Center is a private mental health practice on the Los Gatos/San Jose border. We provide high quality mental health care to children, individuals, couples, and families. We are seeking a licensed therapist who is committed to providing superior care, with a large focus on children, to join our team!
What We Offer:
Competitive compensation with benefits
Pay is $70k-$80k per year (depending on caseload)
Benefits: Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance, 401(k), FSA, Employee Assistance Program, Professional Development Assistance, and more
10 days of PTO each year
The ability to build a caseload quickly
No MediCal billing or paperwork – clinical documentation is simple and minimal
Weekly group consultation with skilled therapists, as well as weekly individual supervision
Enjoyable, diverse, motivated, and rewarding clients
Professional, fun, and detail-oriented support staff on site
Warm, friendly, supportive, and collaborative teamwork environment
Meaning, autonomy, growth, impact, and connection
Licensed Child Mental Health Therapist Responsibilities:
Provide therapy to predominantly children with ability to also work with teens, adults, families and couples
Perform intake, assessment, treatment planning, ongoing therapy, and termination services
Provide therapy to parents – primarily focused on parenting issues
Coordinate and communicate regularly with parents for clients who are minors
Collaborate with other providers as needed – psychiatrists, primary care physicians, etc.
Timely maintenance of clinical documentation in accordance with agency policy
Maintain accurate and up-to-date calendars and client information using practice management software
Meet regularly with supervisor(s) for consultation regarding clients’ cases and progress
Additional professional opportunities available if desired – starting a group, teaching a class, giving presentations, etc.
Minimum Qualifications for Licensed Mental Health Therapist Role:
California licensed clinician registered and in good standing with the BBS
Passionate about working with young children, and excited about option to work with teens, adults or couples
Must have extensive experience working with children in an educational or clinical setting
Proficient in using cognitive behavioral therapy and family systems
Energetic, motivated, compassionate, personable, hard-working, and reliable
Must not work in another private practice
Must be able and willing to work three weekday afternoons/evenings and one weekend day (Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday schedule)
Knowledge of Dr. David Burn’s TEAM-CBT therapy model is a plus, but is not required