Associate Clinician, AMFT, ASW or APCC

About the role

Join a Meaningful, Mission Driven Clinical Program. Institutes of Health is seeking compassionate Associate Clinicians who are interested in providing confidential, trauma‑informed counseling to first responders, public safety professionals and their families. This is an excellent opportunity for an AMFT, ASW or APCC who wants to build experience in trauma treatment while developing skills in couples therapy and child and adolescent care. You will work under the guidance of a California BBS‑approved clinical supervisor while accruing supervised hours toward licensure. Work setting is primarily in‑person clinic with telehealth as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conducting clinical assessments and developing individualized treatment plans
• Providing trauma‑informed individual, family and relationship therapy
• Supporting children, adolescents and families through age‑appropriate interventions
• Applying evidence‑based approaches such as EMDR, CPT, Prolonged Exposure, TF‑CBT, DBT, ACT and Motivational Interviewing, based on your training and scope of practice
• Developing experience with couples therapy approaches such as the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy
• Providing psychoeducation on trauma, mental health, coping strategies and treatment expectations
• Coordinating care with referral partners, employee assistance programs, peer support teams and community providers when appropriate
• Maintaining timely, accurate and confidential clinical documentation
• Participating in required individual or group supervision with a BBS‑approved supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted California registration as an AMFT, ASW or APCC
• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy or a closely related field
• Interest in trauma‑informed care and evidence‑based clinical practices
• Ability to work within the scope of an associate registration and participate in required supervision
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Comfort using electronic health record systems
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification before starting

Preferred Qualifications

• Training, coursework or clinical experience in couples and relationship therapy
• Experience with the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy
• Background in child and adolescent counseling
• Experience in trauma treatment and PTSD (EMDR, CPT, Prolonged Exposure or TF‑CBT)
• Work with first responder or public safety populations
• Knowledge of Critical Incident Stress Management
• Familiarity with employee assistance programs
• Experience with substance use and co‑occurring conditions

Benefits

• Accrue supervised clinical hours toward full licensure
• Receive guidance from a BBS‑approved clinical supervisor
• Build experience working with first responders and their families
• Develop specialized skills in trauma, couples and child and adolescent therapy
• Choose from varied scheduling opportunities, including evenings and weekends
• Join a collaborative clinical environment focused on confidential, evidence‑based care

Schedule

• Per diem, part‑time to full‑time opportunities available
• Flexible scheduling options, including daytime, evening and weekend availability
• Locations: San Diego, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Poway, Fallbrook and Ramona