Licensed Therapist - Residential Autism Program

Job Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one therapy for adults on the autism spectrum
• Develop individualized treatment goals aligned with client needs and program plans
• Utilize modalities such as art, play, somatic, and experiential therapies
• Support clients with emotional regulation, social development, self-advocacy, and mental health
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
• Ensure services meet legal, ethical, and organizational standards
• Track progress and adjust therapeutic approaches as needed
• Partner with educational and program teams to integrate therapeutic goals
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and program planning
• Provide insights to support client success across environments
• Provide clinical supervision for interns and/or associate therapists
• Review and approve intern hours per licensing requirements
• Offer mentorship, feedback, and training
• Contribute to therapeutic program design aligned with Meristem's philosophy
• Support systems that ensure high-quality mental health services
• Participate in program evaluation and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted CA clinical license (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, Psychologist) preferred
• Mets qualifications to provide clinical supervision in California
• Experience providing one-to-one therapy and/or case management
• Experience working with neurodiverse populations, ideally adults on the autism spectrum
• Experience with experiential, somatic, art-based, or play-based modalities preferred
• Experience in interdisciplinary or educational settings preferred
• Experience supervising interns or associate clinicians preferred

Pay

$85,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, with occasional weekend flexibility based on community events