Associate Clinician, AMFT, ASW or APCC in San Diego, California at Institutes of Health

Associate Clinician, AMFT, ASW or APCC; (Couples, Children and First Responder Counseling)

Location: San Diego and North San Diego County
Schedule: Per diem, part time to full time opportunities available
Work setting: Primarily in clinic, with telehealth as needed

Join a Meaningful, Mission Driven Clinical Program

Institutes of Health is seeking compassionate Associate Clinicians who are interested in providing confidential, trauma informed counseling to first responders, public safety professionals and their families.

This is an excellent opportunity for an AMFT, ASW or APCC who wants to build experience in trauma treatment while developing skills in couples therapy and child and adolescent care. You will work under the guidance of a California BBS approved clinical supervisor while accruing supervised hours toward licensure.

We offer flexible scheduling options, including daytime, evening and weekend availability. Opportunities may be available in San Diego, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Poway, Fallbrook and Ramona.

What You Will Do
You will provide individual, family and couples counseling to first responders, public safety personnel, spouses, partners, children and adolescents. Responsibilities include:

- Conducting clinical assessments and developing individualized treatment plans
- Providing trauma informed individual, family and relationship therapy
- Supporting children, adolescents and families through age appropriate interventions
- Applying evidence based approaches such as EMDR, CPT, Prolonged Exposure, TF - CBT, DBT, ACT and Motivational Interviewing, based on your training and scope of practice
- Developing experience with couples therapy approaches such as the Gottman - Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Providing psychoeducation on trauma, mental health, coping strategies and treatment expectations
- Coordinating care with referral partners, employee assistance programs, peer support teams and community providers when appropriate
- Maintaining timely, accurate and confidential clinical documentation
- Participating in required individual or group supervision with a BBS approved supervisor
- Additional training and supervision will be provided. Proficiency in every listed treatment modality is not required at the associate level.

Required Qualifications
- Active and unrestricted California registration as an AMFT, ASW or APCC
- Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy or a closely related field
- Interest in trauma informed care and evidence based clinical practices
- Ability to work within the scope of an associate registration and participate in required supervision
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Comfort using electronic health record systems
- Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification before starting

Preferred Qualifications
We are especially interested in candidates with training, coursework or clinical experience in one or more of the following areas:

- Couples and relationship therapy
- The Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Child and adolescent counseling
- Trauma treatment and PTSD
- EMDR, CPT, Prolonged Exposure or TF CBT
- First responder or public safety populations
- Critical Incident Stress Management
- Employee assistance programs
- Substance use and co occurring conditions

Certification is welcomed but not required. Candidates who are motivated to grow in these areas through supervision and training are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Institutes of Health?
- Accrue supervised clinical hours toward full licensure
- Receive guidance from a BBS approved clinical supervisor
- Build experience working with first responders and their families
- Develop specialized skills in trauma, couples and child and adolescent therapy
- Choose from varied scheduling opportunities, including evenings and weekends
- Join a collaborative clinical environment focused on confidential, evidence based care

Apply Today

Please submit your resume and include your current BBS registration type and number. In your application, tell us about your experience or interest in trauma treatment, couples counseling, and working with children, adolescents or first responder families.

Institutes of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and maintaining a professional, drug free workplace.

Work Location: In person