Part Time Clinical Therapist - Autism Program

About the role

We are seeking a Part-Time Clinical Therapist for our Autism Program who is passionate about neurodiversity, relationship-based work, and holistic therapeutic approaches. This role provides individualized therapy, supports emotional and behavioral development, and contributes to a collaborative, interdisciplinary team at our small college-like campus in Fair Oaks, CA. Our mission is to prepare young adults on the autism spectrum to build a strong sense of self, develop enhanced social capacity, and create lives of increased social and economic independence.

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
• Meets 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
• Individuals who have held a full, unrestricted clinical license for at least two years and who are open to completing the additional training and certifications required to serve as a clinical supervisor by August 2026 are strongly encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Daily lunch and snacks provided

Pay

$75 - $100 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule

• Part-time, in-person on Thursdays (2-4 hours during school hours)
• Scheduled time frames for on-call support

Location: 9200 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628