Associate Licensed Therapist (California) – GI disorders

SideBy Care•Thousand Oaks, CA

5d•Remote

About The Position

SideBy Care is seeking a Part-Time Associate Licensed Clinician (APCC or ACSW) in California to join their multidisciplinary team as a Mind-Gut Specialist. This role involves providing specialized virtual care for adults, utilizing gut-directed protocols to break the cycle of stress and digestive symptoms. The company provides comprehensive training on gut-directed therapy for skilled clinicians with experience in CBT/ACT, so prior GI experience is not required.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted associate mental health license in California (APCC / ACSW or equivalent).
Must have an active NPI (CAQH login preferred).
3+ years of experience delivering evidence-based therapies (CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing).
Proficient with EMR systems, Google Workspace, Slack, and Zoom.
Ability to clearly explain the gut-brain connection to clients with empathy and clinical precision.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience with somatic or gut-brain specific therapies.
Experience working alongside medical professionals in a multidisciplinary setting.
Demonstrated awareness of Silicon Valley nutrition and wellness trends, including longevity/anti-aging protocols, GLP-1 microdosing, intermittent/prolonged fasting, biohacking/nutrigenomics.

Responsibilities

Deliver gut-directed psychotherapy (primarily CBT and ACT) via our HIPAA-compliant virtual clinic.
Collaborate with a clinical team of GI-focused dietitians and medical providers to provide whole-person care.
Help clients adjust beliefs and behaviors to manage DGBI symptoms and develop long-term coping strategies.
Contribute to the refinement of SideBy Care’s clinical protocols and client education materials.