Associate Mental Health Therapist

About Us

San Diego Therapy Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing low- to no-cost therapy to children, teens, adults, couples, and families who have been impacted by traumatic events. Our primary focus is trauma treatment, and we also offer neurofeedback as part of our services. We work with a wide range of issues to help clients progress so that the cycle of abuse and retraumatization can end and healing can begin. Some of our clinicians work at the SD Family Justice Center, where we collaborate with a variety of community partners (District Attorney, Police Department, Child Welfare Services) to provide care to those in need.

About the Role

We are seeking a full-time pre-licensed Associate Therapist (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, or registered Psychological Associate) to join our dynamic and supportive team. This is a generalist position providing individual, couples, and family therapy to clients of all ages — with deep exposure to trauma-focused work — in a hybrid format combining in-person sessions at one of our offices (Oceanside, Mission Valley, Chula Vista, or Kearny Mesa) with telehealth. You'll build broad clinical experience across presenting concerns and populations while earning supervised hours toward licensure in a structured, communicative environment designed to minimize additional stressors and support a healthy work-life balance.

Learn more about us at www.sandiegotherapycenter.org.

What We Offer

• Compensation: $35–$38 per billable client hour, depending on experience, skills, and language proficiency. Administrative and supervision hours paid at $21 per hour.
• Paid supervision: 3 hours per week (1 hour individual + 2 hours group), meeting BBS requirements toward your licensure hours — at no cost to you.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, full-time employment with us qualifies toward PSLF.
• Paid training: ongoing professional development in trauma-focused treatment (including TF-CBT and CPT) and neurofeedback, at no cost to you.
• Hybrid work: a mix of in-person sessions at one of our offices and telehealth.
• Benefits: health insurance, paid sick leave, and malpractice insurance.
• W-2 employment .
• Practice support: efficient EHR, plus billing, administrative/intake, and marketing management handled for you.
• Diverse clinical experience: individual, couples, and family therapy across the lifespan — ideal preparation for licensure and a well-rounded career.
• A supportive, communicative team with weekly consultation and team meetings in a caring, learning-focused environment.

ScheduleFull-time, 40 hours per week. We are hiring for two schedules

• Schedule 1: Sunday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and Monday through Thursday 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Schedule 2: Tuesday through Friday 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
• Active registration in good standing as an AMFT, ACSW, or APCC with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, or as a Psychological Associate with the California Board of Psychology (associate number required)
• Broad experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families
• Experience working with trauma and an interest in trauma-focused treatment across a broad range of clients, ages, and presenting concerns
• Strong documentation skills and comfort with electronic health records
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual skills (especially Spanish) a plus and reflected in compensation

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, couples, and family therapy to children, teens, adults, and families according to training and areas of expertise; depending on placement, this may include working at the SD Family Justice Center alongside community partners
• Complete intakes, assessments, treatment plans, and goals in a timely manner, and ensure treatment follows the goals outlined in each treatment plan
• Complete progress notes each session and ensure proper charting is completed on the day service is rendered
• Participate in weekly supervision — 2 hours of clinical group supervision and 1 hour of individual supervision — plus ongoing case consultation while gaining hours
• Collaborate with the clinical team and community partners, and adhere to BBS, HIPAA, and agency standards
• Maintain a full-time caseload with support from our referral flow

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to Dr. Rikki Spencer, Regional Director, at [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information about our organization and services, visit www.sandiegotherapycenter.org.

San Diego Therapy Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pay: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Parental leave

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Associate # w/BBS or Registration # w/Board of Psychology (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92108