Associate Therapist at Bayside Church – Granite Bay Campus, California

Position: Associate Therapist

Location: Granite Bay Campus

Reports to: Operations Director, Bayside Counseling Center

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Job Status: Part-time

Overview

The Associate Therapist provides Christ-centered, clinically excellent counseling services that promote emotional, relational, and spiritual health. This role carries a consistent client caseload, practices ethical and professional excellence, and integrates faith and sound clinical practice within the counseling process. The Associate Therapist operates under supervision and is committed to continual growth in both clinical competency and spiritual maturity.

Counseling & Client Care

• Maintain a caseload of 15–20 clients per week, working a minimum of two days per week, including at least one evening or Saturday shift.
• Conduct 50-minute therapy sessions.
• Maintain a minimum 70% client retention rate.
• Complete documentation promptly, including timely completion of Initial Evaluation forms following the first session.
• Return client calls within 24 hours.
• Manage scheduling, rescheduling, and cancellations in a timely and professional manner.
• Appropriately terminate cases when clinically indicated.
• Actively engage in and make effective use of supervision.
• Prepare for sessions thoughtfully and prayerfully, including review of case notes and treatment strategy.
• Abide by the AACC Code of Ethics and all applicable professional standards.

Clinical Excellence

• Demonstrate strong assessment skills across physiological, situational, and intra-psychic perspectives.
• Develop clear case conceptualizations using an integrated clinical approach.
• Create and implement treatment plans aligned with case conceptualization.
• Articulate the direction and rationale of treatment clearly.
• Integrate the Gospel and biblical truth appropriately within the counseling process.
• Identify and continue developing an area of clinical specialization.

Supervision & Development

• Meet individually with the Clinical Supervisor as directed.
• Attend a minimum of two weekly group supervision sessions (2 hours each).
• Participate in required in-service trainings and professional development opportunities.

Mission Critical

• Adhere to the Bayside Core Values, Vision Statement, Staff Culture & Values, and Points of Accountability.
• Engage in a deepening and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ, modeling spiritual maturity and integrity in both personal and professional life.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling or Marriage & Family Therapy
• Ability to maintain a caseload of 15–20 clients per week.
• Average client session fee is $100 per session.
• Demonstrated commitment to Christian counseling integration.

Client Services Compensation

• You will receive a percentage of revenue generated from the clients you serve:
• 35% of revenue when carrying 10–14 clients per week
• 50% of revenue when carrying 15–20 clients per week
• Percentage tier is determined by your average weekly active client load.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.