Associate Therapist: Growth, Supervision & Equity (CA)

AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Clinical Supervision (Hours Towr)

Job summary

Akua Behavioral Health Inc. seeks an Associate Therapist to join our California team, delivering individual and group therapy, assessments, and crisis intervention. This ASW/AMFT/APCC role focuses on evidence-based treatment for substance use and mental health disorders.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, hourly with clinical supervision toward licensure and benefits including health insurance, PTO, and equity shares.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling psychology, or related field.
• Registered Associate (ASW/AMFT/APCC) in California.
• Minimum of one year of direct clinical services experience.

Responsibilities

• Individual Therapy: conduct assessments and create treatment plans; treat substance use, co-occurring disorders, and trauma.
• Group Therapy: facilitate psychoeducational and process groups; support relapse prevention.
• Care Coordination: collaborate with multidisciplinary team; advocate for clients' needs.
• Utilization Review: update progress and determine medical necessity for insurance partners.
• Crisis Intervention: provide immediate support during crises; ensure safety.
• Documentation: maintain timely, compliant clinical records and updates.
• Professional Development: engage in ongoing supervision and training.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment planning

Therapy skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSW / MA in related field

Job description

Akua Behavioral Health Inc. seeks an Associate Therapist to join our California team, delivering individual and group therapy, assessments, and crisis intervention. This ASW/AMFT/APCC role focuses on evidence-based treatment for substance use and mental health disorders.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, hourly with clinical supervision toward licensure and benefits including health insurance, PTO, and equity shares.