Associate Therapist

Humboldt Community Access and Resource Center • Eureka, CA

6h • $29 - $35 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and skilled Associate Therapist to join our team, focusing on providing therapeutic and clinical services to all individuals, couples, and families, including individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID), developmental disabilities (DD), and neurodivergent (ND) individuals (autism, ADHD, etc.). The ideal candidate will provide person-centered, trauma-informed therapy, social skills training, and positive behavior supports in individual or group settings. This position will provide services under the supervision of a licensed clinician. This position supports assessment, treatment planning, service delivery, and documentation in accordance with program requirements, professional standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• Active and current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an AMFT, ASW, APCC
• Master’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
• Ability to successfully pass a background check
• Ability to pass a physical examination, TB test
• Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidates will have prior experience working with neurodivergent clients, clients who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, and their families and staff.
• They will also have experience working with evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, psychodynamic interventions, skill-building, and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy services consistent with established treatment plans and supervision requirements.
• Conduct client intakes, assessments, and psychosocial history gathering.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of client treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in compliance with agency policies and regulatory standards.
• Participate in required clinical supervision and integrate supervisory feedback into clinical practice.
• Support clients through crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to appropriate internal and external resources.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and support client goals.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, professional guidelines, licensing pathway requirements, and program policies.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and continuing education activities.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, staff, and external providers, as appropriate.
• Complete required reports, service logs, and administrative documentation accurately and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor or Program Director.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays in accordance with personnel policies.
• Health insurance is provided to regular employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week within 90 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level