Position Title: Licensed Clinical Therapist
Reports to: Executive Director/Owner
Job Type: Full Time or Part Time, Non-Exempt
Supervisory Responsibility: Candidate has the option to supervise unlicensed therapists
Work Location: Walnut Creek, California or Remote
Remote Eligible: Yes. Candidate has the option to work remotely or be placed in a hybrid position
Core business hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM
ABOUT US
At Aspire Neuropsychological Services, we are committed to helping our clients aspire to lead emotionally healthy lives. We believe that if individuals continue to strive to be mentally and emotionally healthy, they will meet their goals thus allowing them to live healthier lives. Through awareness and acceptance, we strive and aspire to eliminate the mental health stigma and the stigma of seeking mental health services for all.
Our Commitment To Our Clients
We are committed to assisting our clients process any difficulties that are best known as a “cog in the wheel” with the goal of minimizing the impact of that cog as much as possible, thus allowing our clients to live emotionally healthy lives. We guide and teach our clients how to manage and cope with life’s uncertainties.
Our Vision
Our goal is to help our clients process their stressful, difficult, and uncomfortable experiences that have continued to impact their lives.
Our Values
Communication
Collaboration
Diversity
Equity
Accountability
WHO WE SERVE
Aspire Neuropsychological Services is designed to meet the needs of everyone in our community and beyond. We offer a variety of services to address the diverse needs of those in our community and in surrounding communities. We always strive to grow our practice by adding clinicians that possess a variety of specialties through education and supervision so that we can continue to provide quality service to our clients and patients.Our practice provides therapy and a variety of evaluations to children, adolescents, and adults to those in all phases of life.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Licensed Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing high quality, culturally competent therapy services to those in need. The candidate will have the option of working with children (5+ years), adolescents, and adults in individual, couples, and/or family sessions to address psychological and emotional difficulties. The Licensed Clinical Therapist is expected to utilize local area referral sources for needed specialty care, hospitalization, or advance psychiatric assessments and treatments.
DUTIES

• Counsels clients to assist in adjusting to life changes and challenges, making changes to improve mental and emotional health, and overcoming dependencies
• In alignment with industry regulations and guidelines, maintains confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment
• Guides clients in the development of skills and strategies to deal with their problems
• Encourages clients to express their feelings and to discuss what is happening in their lives and helps them develop insight into themselves and their relationships
• Collects information about clients through screening measures, interviews, and observations
• Prepares and maintains thorough and accurate treatment records and reports
• Evaluates client’s mental condition based on review of client information
• Develops and implements treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
• Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
• Maintains quality care through participation in peer review, policy development and quality improvement programs
• Provides in-service training on relevant topics for co-workers as requested
• Attends required training and meetings
• Enhances skills through ongoing professional development
• Contributes to practice success by engaging in marketing activities to grow referral base
• Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed education at the master’s or doctorate level
• Active State of California license as a Ph D, Psy D, LCSW, or LMFT
• 2+ years of experience as an independently licensed practitioner in the private practice setting is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• Knowledge of evidence-based principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders, and for career counseling and guidance
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins
• Commitment to ongoing clinical and professional growth
• Niche training in children, couples, trauma, EMDR, family, etc.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and during crises
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Genuine interest in helping others; clients and team members
• Excellent organizational skills
• High attention to detail
• High level of personal commitment and follow-through
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Google Workspace
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Current staff is operating 100% remote however the candidate will have the option of working 100% remote or work in a hybrid environment (partial in-person and partial remote)
• Full-time, includes 15 clients per week
• Part-time, includes 25 clients per week
• Full time and part time employees are required to attend weekly staff meetings and optional group case consultation meetings bi-weekly
• General work hours are Monday – Friday; 8AM – 7PM with 1-2 evenings or Saturdays however candidate will be asked to submit ideal work schedule upon being hired
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasionally lifting/carrying objects up to ten pounds

COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS
For the mutual safety of our clients and employees, we require full vaccination against COVID-19. We will provide ample PPE for in-person protection on the job.
THIS POSITION WILL BE GREAT FOR YOU IF:

• You would like to work for a small, growing private practice and be on the ground floor of a growing team
• You like to work independently and not be micromanaged
• You enjoy working in an autonomous and supportive environment
• You just want to do therapy and not worry about billing
• You enjoy marketing yourself and your skills to gain more clients when needed
• You enjoy consulting with colleagues about cases
• You want the opportunity to do other things in addition to therapy, such as supervising unlicensed therapists, etc.
• You would like the opportunity to bring ideas to the team and be heard
• You don’t mind change with transparent communication as the practice grows
• You enjoy working in a positive, uplifting, and inclusive work environment

THIS POSITION WILL NOT BE GREAT FOR YOU IF:

• You enjoy being micromanaged
• You enjoy working for large companies with many colleagues
• You don’t mind waiting a long time for an answer to your question
• You don’t like transparency and do not want to be involved in the happenings of the practice
• Opportunities for growth do not really matter
• You don’t mind going through several people to get information

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Sign-on Bonus
• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, dental & vision benefits, including paid vacation time for full time employees after first 90 days
• Paid sick time after first 30 days
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Steady stream of referrals
• In-house scheduling and billing support
• Weekly staff meetings
• Bi-weekly group case consultation meetings

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Aspire Neuropsychological Services, we have created a culture that breeds diversity and equity. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all of our employees. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees free of discrimination and harassment.
Aspire Neuropsychological Services is dedicated to continuing to build a company that is against all forms of racism and discrimination. We stand in solidarity with those that have faced racial injustice and those who have been calling for attention to end discrimination, institutionalized racism, and white supremacy across the country.
Aspire Neuropsychological Services provides the following to foster an inclusive employment environment:

• Woman-led organization
• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
• Age inclusive
• Disability accommodations
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $80.00 - $90.00 per hour
Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Experience:

• providing therapy to patients in a clinical setting: 2 years (Required)
• providing clinical supervision: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LCSW, LMFT or Psy D (Required)

Work Location: In person