AMFT/ACSW/APCC Associate Therapist

Associate Therapist

New Beginnings Christian Counseling | Yorba Linda, CA

Are you an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Clinical Social Worker, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor looking for a Christian practice where you can grow clinically while being supported by a team that shares your faith and values?

New Beginnings Christian Counseling is a growing Christian private practice in Yorba Linda, California. We integrate biblical truth with evidence-based clinical care and are passionate about helping Christian clinicians develop their God-given gifts while building sustainable careers in private practice.

We are looking for a motivated, teachable, and faith-oriented associate therapist who wants to develop strong clinical skills, gain experience in private practice, and become part of a supportive Christian professional community.

Why Join New Beginnings Christian Counseling?

• Christ-centered environment: Practice in a setting where your Christian faith is welcomed and can be appropriately integrated into clinical work.
• Meaningful client population: Work with motivated clients who are intentionally seeking Christian counseling and quality mental health care.
• Clinical growth: Develop your clinical skills through direct client experience, supervision, consultation, and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive supervision: Receive guidance as you develop your clinical identity, case conceptualization, treatment planning, and therapeutic skills.
• Christian professional community: Work alongside other Christian therapists who understand the unique calling of faith-integrated counseling.
• Hands-on private practice mentorship: Learn not only how to provide excellent therapy, but also how a successful private practice operates.
• Healthy work-life balance: We intentionally maintain manageable caseloads rather than encouraging high-volume scheduling.
• Flexible scheduling: Develop a schedule that works with your personal responsibilities and professional goals while meeting practice needs.
• Growth opportunities: Opportunities to develop specialties and gain experience with different populations and clinical concerns.

About the Role

The ideal Associate Therapist is a Christian clinician who is eager to learn, receptive to feedback, and committed to developing strong clinical skills.

You should be comfortable incorporating Christian faith, prayer, and Scripture into therapy when clinically appropriate and consistent with the client's goals.

Associates may work with children, teens, adults, couples, families, and/or groups depending on experience, competency, client needs, and supervision.

This position is a good fit for someone who wants to develop a sustainable career in Christian private practice, rather than simply accumulate supervised hours as quickly as possible.

Ideal Candidate

• Currently on their first registration number with the California BBS as an AMFT, ACSW, or APCC
• Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• A committed Christian who is comfortable practicing within a Christian counseling framework.
• Comfortable incorporating prayer and Scripture into therapy when clinically appropriate.
• Teachable, motivated, dependable, and receptive to feedback.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interested in developing clinical skills and growing professionally.
• Trauma-informed experience or interest preferred.
• EMDR training or interest in trauma work preferred.
• Prior experience working with children, teens and families preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Willing to provide in-person services at our Yorba Linda office at least 2 days per week, including an evening.

Compensation

Associates are compensated for clinical hours as well as eligible administrative responsibilities related to client care and practice operations.

Administrative responsibilities may include responding to potential client inquiries, consultation calls, client-centered advocacy, and other appropriate practice-related responsibilities.

About New Beginnings Christian Counseling

New Beginnings Christian Counseling was founded from a desire to create a counseling practice where biblical truth and quality clinical care can work together.

We believe that counseling is both a clinical profession and an opportunity to serve others with compassion, wisdom, and excellence. As a Christian practice, we recognize our dependence on the Lord and seek to create a workplace where Christian clinicians can use their God-given gifts while continuing to grow personally, clinically, and professionally.

Our heart is to see Christian therapists not only provide excellent care to their clients, but also thrive in their own calling.

We are building a community where clinicians can encourage one another, learn from one another, and grow together.

Job Type

Associate Therapist

Work Location

Yorba Linda, CA — In-person

New Beginnings Christian Counseling is committed to developing clinicians who provide excellent care while maintaining a sustainable and meaningful career.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• What is the main reason you are applying to our practice?
• How many BBS hours have you completed?
• Are you on your first associate registration number with the BBS?
• Building a caseload of clients takes time. Is this something that you are comfortable with?
• Please share your experience or a desire to work with children and teenagers?

Work Location: In person