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Trainee/Associate Therapist

One Life Counseling Center

San Mateo, CA $27 – $37 an hour Parttime Last week

About the role

Position Overview

One Life Counseling Center is hiring a Trainee or Associate Therapist to provide community-based counseling services in partnership with Peninsula Bridge. In this role, you will work with elementary, middle, and high school-aged youth, delivering in-person counseling services on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00–8:00 PM. The start date would be September 29th.

This is a part-time position at 15 hours per week, including supervision. It is ideal for clinicians seeking strong supervision, meaningful community impact, and a supportive environment to build clinical skills and progress toward licensure. For those interested, there is also an opportunity to expand into private practice down the road.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, couples, family, group, and collateral therapy as assigned
  • Conduct intake assessments, risk assessments, safety planning, and respond to crises using One Life's crisis response protocols
  • Consult with supervisors regarding high-risk situations and mandated reporting requirements
  • Fulfill all mandated reporting responsibilities in compliance with California law
  • Collaborate with onsite staff, administrators, community partners, and internal teams to support client care
  • Develop and implement treatment plans in accordance with ethical, legal, and clinical standards
  • Monitor client progress using outcome measures and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate
  • Provide referrals and coordinate with external providers, community resources, and higher levels of care as needed
  • Provide psychoeducation, parent consultation, and clinical case management
  • Maintain timely, accurate documentation and billing notes in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
  • Participate in peer chart audits and collaborate with compliance staff to ensure documentation meets agency, legal, and payer requirements
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and agency privacy policies
  • Attend required supervision, mandatory clinical trainings, annual compliance updates, and team meetings
  • Demonstrate cultural humility and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality care

Qualifications

Trainees

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Currently enrolled in a Master's program leading to licensure (MFT, PCC, or related field)

Associates

  • Master's degree completed
  • Registered Associate (AMFT, APCC, or ASW) in good standing with the California BBS

Preferred

  • Bilingual Spanish/English
  • Experience working with diverse or community-based populations

Pay: $27.00 - $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person