Associate Therapist (Stockton In-person/remote)

Posted 2025-08-23
Remote, USA Full Time Immediate Start
<h2 style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</h2><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Company:</strong> Pacific Health</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Reports To:</strong> Director of Behavioral Health or Behavioral Health Manager</span><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid (Remote &amp; In-Person; Minimum 2 Days In-Office)</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Section I: Job Purpose</strong></span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Pacific Health is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate <strong>hybrid</strong>, Remote and In-Person Therapist to join our growing team. The ideal therapist will be dedicated to providing both remote and direct, face-to-face psychotherapy services to clients in our office setting (<i>minimum 2 days</i>). This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering evidence-based interventions, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. The therapist will play a vital role in helping clients achieve their mental health goals and improve their overall well-being. The therapist is required to maintain the confidentiality of client information; write and interpret written clinical information accurately and effectively.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Section II: Key Responsibilities Clinical Care &amp; Intervention</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Deliver direct and telehealth therapy services to clients via phone, video, and in-person.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Provide crisis intervention and short- and long-term psychotherapy.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Conduct mental health evaluations and formulate treatment plans.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Offer referrals and case management services.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Documentation &amp; Compliance</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Maintain up-to-date, accurate clinical records in compliance with HIPAA.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Ensure all documentation is completed within established deadlines.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Adhere to mandated reporting protocols.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Collaboration &amp; Communication</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Engage with case management, administrative, and leadership teams to ensure coordinated care.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Maintain professional, timely communication via email, phone, and instant messaging.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Participate in team meetings, trainings, and interdisciplinary planning.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Work Ethic &amp; Professionalism</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Work independently with minimal supervision.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, and responsiveness.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Uphold a high standard of customer service and empathy.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Section III: Knowledge &amp; Skills Education</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Master’s degree in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Counseling from an accredited institution.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Licensure</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Must hold a current California license as one of the following:</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Experience</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Minimum 2 years of experience working with mental health clients.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Case management experience is preferred.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Language Proficiency</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">English fluency required.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Technical Skills</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Proficient in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Gmail.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Strong written and verbal communication.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Analytical and multitasking abilities.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Interpersonal Traits</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Collaborative spirit and professional demeanor.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Section IV: Key Interactions Internal Contacts</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Patients</strong> – Direct care and communication.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Director of Behavioral Health, Chief Clinical Officer, Administrative Staff, Patient Coordinators</strong> – Collaboration and care coordination.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Required:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Must maintain a current license with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), OR Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Computer skills and proficiency in office suites (Google), Spreadsheets (Google Spreadsheets), operating system (Windows/ MAC), communication and collaboration (Gmail).</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Strong analytical thinking and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Excellent customer service with patients &amp; co-workers.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Excellent communication and listening skills.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Ability to build rapport quickly.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Detail oriented.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Core Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Establishes positive, trusting rapport with patients.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Interviews and conducts diagnostic assessments of patients to develop treatment and recovery plans for patients and/or their family members.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Participates in the intake process by interviewing patients and/or their family members to obtain family, psychosocial, employment, medical, and mental health treatment history.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Provides crisis intervention, treatment, case management, referrals, and other related mental health care services to patients and their family members.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Participates in the development of treatment plans designed to address mental, emotional, and family disorders and dysfunction.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Provides ongoing clinical assessment, treatment planning, and clinical treatment for patients and families.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Prepares and maintains clinical documentation, in addition to adhering to HIPAA regulations.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Completes administrative requirements including but not limited to timely completion of documentation by set deadlines.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Collaborative work with case management team, administrative team, and management team.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Participates in clinical supervision and maintains supervision log.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Prompt responsiveness over email, phone, instant messaging, punctuality, and professionalism.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Willingness to provide mental health services via telehealth to include phone and/or videocalls while following mandated reporter protocols.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Must be able to demonstrate independent work with minimal supervision.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Language Skills:</strong></span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Fluent in written and spoken English; Bilingual in Spanish preferable.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">We encourage candidates who are passionate about mental health and committed to making a difference in the lives of others to apply for this rewarding position.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, or counseling.</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Possession of an active, current, and clear registration with the California Board of Registration with the Board of Behavioral Health Sciences (BBS) REQUIRED</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Must be a mental health professional as a Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Schedule:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">8 hour shift</span></li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);">Monday to Friday (9am-6pm)</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(89,89,89);"><strong>Work Location:</strong> Hybrid; in person location in Downtown Stockton, CA</span></p>
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