About Job

Position Overview: We are seeking a Clinical Associate to provide outpatient individual and couples therapy to clients of Safe Space Counseling. Clinical therapy services include treatment of adolescents, adult individuals, and couples. We are currently looking for couples and individual psychotherapists who are comfortable learning about and talking about sex therapy with clients who are anti-racist, LGBTQ+ affirmative, social justice-minded, and ready to be a part of a dynamic, fun, and collaborative team. If you want to be part of a work family, apply!

About Safe Space Counseling: Here at Safe Space Counseling, we believe in creating the best atmosphere for our clients and employees. Our mission is to help members of our communities reconnect with the things that are truly important and thrive in their relationships. We strive to make wellness a down-to-earth practice. Our vision is to eliminate mental health stigma by creating awareness, appreciation, and acceptance of mental healthcare. We are a fun, dynamic, and collaborative team that values working together to help improve the health and wellness of our clients.

Our Values: Safe Space Counseling lives by values that guide who we are as a team and how we present to our communities. We hire staff who bring these values to life.

: Building strong, meaningful relationships is a basic need for all of us. We value building relationships within our practice and helping our clients do the same. It’s also a hallmark of our practice to promote strong, lasting bonds within our team and to work collaboratively both in the office and out in the community.

: We’re committed to providing a safe and welcoming atmosphere for our clients and our team. We promote continued education and specialized training for our clinicians so our clients get only the most qualified therapists for their needs.

: We promote hiring clinicians of varying backgrounds, beliefs, and specialties to better serve the diverse and unique experiences of our clients. Our practice also promotes a foundation of diversity, equity, and inclusivity in its culture and practice.

Reports to: Navneet Kaur, PhD, LPCC

Founder/CEO

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provide in-person and telehealth clinical counseling services to Safe Space Counseling clients as scheduled and in accordance with company policies.

· This is a hybrid position – a minimum of 2 in-person workdays (of your choice) is required per week.

· Regular and reliable attendance and timely arrival to each session is required.

· Respond to clients’ requests for service or calls within 24 hours by phone, voicemail, etc., or through theSafe Space Counseling website.

· Comply with state mandates as related to ethical practices and mandated reporting

· Communicate with a client’s treatment team (i.e., PCP, psychiatrist, school, etc.) as necessary.

· Timely complete written records for each client including, but not limited to, intake notes, progress notes, termination notes, and other forms or documents that may be needed or required from time to time by Safe Space Counseling or third parties in conjunction with the treatment of the client within a timely fashion.

· Keep client files accurate and up to date.

· Charge and collect payments from clients for services provided consistent with the policy and rate for such services as established by the therapist and president.

· Attend mandatory staff meetings, supervision, and training as Safe Space Counseling directs.

· Conduct and regulate counseling services in a professional manner to maintain and increase the goodwill and reputation of Safe Space Counseling.

· Be respectful of and cooperative and collaborative with co-workers.

Passion for working with others (being collaborative) and helping our team members grow and learn.
Engage in marketing efforts as put forth by Safe Space Counseling, especially the first 6 months of employment

· Be comfortable in learning about and providing sex therapy services.

· Be comfortable in learning about and providing couples therapy.

Qualifications and Skills:

· Align with Safe Space Counseling’s mission, vision, and values.

· Must be punctual in reporting to work.

· Master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage, and Family Therapy, or Social Work; and

possess Associate Level license from BBS (ACSW, AMFT, or APCC) in the State of California. A copy of the license must be provided to Safe Space Counseling upon hire.

· Must have completed at least 1750 clinical hours at the time of the application.

· Available to hold a caseload of 20-25 client sessions per week based on referrals and availability.

· Be available to work at least 2 weeknights and 1 weekend day for 1st year of employment.

· Have adequate and reliable internet connection for telehealth sessions.

· Abide by all Telehealth guidelines to adequately maintain HIPAA compliance.

· Be organized and detail-oriented.

· Be a team player.

· Be able to work independently on tasks assigned.

· Have strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

· Prior experience in a private practice setting is highly preferred.

· At least one year of experience in an outpatient counseling setting.

· Interested in advancing therapeutic skills for trauma counseling and/or sex therapy

This position is NOT right for you if you’re:

· Someone does not feel comfortable learning about or talking about sex therapy

· Are not passionate about clinical work.

· Someone who doesn’t feel passion for our mission, vision, and values.

· Someone who’s not a team player or prefers not to work collaboratively.

· Someone who wants to own their own business soon. If that’s you, awesome! But we’re not the place for you. We dedicate a lot of time to our teams and provide the flexibility, autonomy, and space to allow each member of our team to get creative in their role.

· The ideal person is investing their time and energy to grow within Safe Space Counseling.

· Someone who doesn’t like to hop in and help others get their work done - we highly value teamwork.

· Someone just looking for a job to clock in and out of.

This position is perfect for you if you’re:

· Aligned with our mission, vision, and values.

· Energized by helping others in a team and contributing to the growth of Safe Space Counseling.

· Social justice-oriented, practices anti-racism, and is an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist.

· Creative, engaged in doing good work, and excited by furthering our mission to make wellness a down-to-earth practice.

· Able to take direct and constructive feedback and run with it.

Compensation and Benefits:

0-6 months:

o 30% of clinical earnings per pay period