Associate Psychotherapist

Overview:
The Associate Therapist (AMFT, ASW, APCC) at LGTC provides individual and group therapy services within Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) programs for adolescents and adults. This role operates under clinical supervision and offers the opportunity to build strong clinical skills in a structured, high-acuity treatment setting.

This position is ideal for clinicians who are motivated, adaptable, and committed to providing ethical, evidence-based, and culturally responsive care while working toward independent licensure.

Duties:

Clinical Care & Case Management

• Maintain an individual caseload of adolescent and adult clients under supervision
• Conduct assessments and contribute to individualized treatment planning
• Provide ongoing case management, including discharge planning and care coordination
• Monitor client progress and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
• Facilitate family and/or collateral sessions as clinically indicated

Group Therapy & Programming

• Facilitate group therapy sessions, ensuring safety, engagement, and adherence to curriculum
• Maintain the integrity of the therapeutic milieu while supporting diverse client needs

Crisis Intervention & Risk Management

• Provide crisis support to clients in distress, including therapeutic check-ins
• Collaborate with supervisors and the treatment team on high-risk cases
• Escalate clinical concerns appropriately and follow established safety protocols

Supervision, Compliance & Ethics

• Attend and actively participate in required clinical supervision with a licensed clinician
• Adhere to all California BBS regulations and CAMFT legal and ethical standards
• Maintain compliance with mandated reporting laws, confidentiality, and professional boundaries

Team Collaboration & Program Support

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case presentations
• Collaborate with clinicians, psychiatry, and program staff to ensure continuity of care
• Assist with group coverage and provide support across programs as needed
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• Active AMFT, ASW, or APCC registration in California and in good standing
• Legally authorized to practice under supervision in California
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience preferred
• Experience in higher levels of care (IOP, PHP, residential, or inpatient) preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience facilitating group therapy
• Familiarity with evidence-based modalities (e.g., DBT, CBT, trauma-informed care)
• Experience working in IOP, PHP, or other higher levels of care

Core Competencies:

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage high-risk situations with professionalism and composure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible, adaptable, and solution-oriented
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with willingness to support program needs
• Empathic, client-centered, and emotionally attuned
• Commitment to cultural humility and working with diverse populations
• Ability to maintain professionalism in fast-paced, high-acuity environments

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person