Associate Therapist/ Licensed Therapist (Adult OP)

Sierra Meadows & Ascend Behavioral Health•Fresno, CA

7d•$72,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Clinical Supervisor, the Associate Therapist provides direct therapeutic services tailored to clients’ needs, including individual, group, couples, and family therapy. The role conducts intake, risk, and diagnostic assessments and prepares clinically sound reports to support treatment planning and care coordination. The therapist monitors client progress, adjusts treatment plans, and develops discharge plans to support long-term wellness. The position maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation, including session notes, treatment updates, and case management activities, in accordance with legal, ethical, organizational, and regulatory standards. It manages a caseload assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, provides crisis intervention as needed—including after-hours support through an intervention phone line per program needs—and participates in weekly clinical supervision and interdisciplinary meetings. The therapist coordinates services with families and multidisciplinary team members and supports compliance with community standards of care. The role also includes occasional workday travel and occasional overnight stays, with mileage, food, and lodging compensated. Work settings vary among offices, program sites, and stakeholder locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Salary is $72,000–$100,000 per year, dependent on licensure.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or a related field.
Current state license as a mental health therapist (ACSW, AMFT, or APCC), with an active first associate number in accordance with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Entry-level position for newly registered Associate Therapists; no prior post-graduate clinical experience is required.
Consistency in documentation, client engagement, and case consultation; ability to seek and productively use support.
Professional and appropriate interactions with patients, team members, peers, and supervisors.
Professional communication and presentation skills; ability to communicate with people of differing abilities and with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations and use positive coping strategies for personal and professional stressors.
Experience working with culturally diverse individuals and communities, or demonstrated commitment to engaging diverse communities and skill communicating with diverse populations.
Familiarity with equity and/or diversity initiatives within an organization.
Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions.
Ability to make independent decisions and use initiative to accomplish complex assignments with general instruction and guidance.
Ability to exercise judgment and integrity, maintaining confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
Ability to organize time and other resources to perform multiple tasks.
Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner with attention to detail.
Ability to work well with others and provide effective team leadership.
Proficiency in word processing and database and/or spreadsheet applications.
Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform the essential functions.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Completion of three hours of continuing education in California Law and Ethics during each renewal period, to be eligible to renew registration.
Proficiency in English.
Proficient communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, couples, and family therapy.
Manage a full caseload as determined by the program’s Clinical Supervisor.
Provide crisis intervention as needed, including after-hours support through the intervention phone line per program needs.
Monitor treatment progress and ensure the level of care is appropriate based on medical necessity.
Attend and participate in weekly clinical supervision.
Complete initial assessments, biopsychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, utilization reviews, therapy notes, and discharge plans within required time frames.
Coordinate services for families and multidisciplinary team members involved in patient care.
Participate in interdisciplinary staff meetings with other professional staff members.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and community standards of care.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services, treatment updates, and case management activities in accordance with legal, ethical, and organizational standards.
Perform other duties as assigned and follow and support TPEG policies and procedures.
Work collaboratively with internal and external partners and represent the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Travel occasionally during the workday and occasionally stay overnight.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality regarding deadlines.
Recommend new tactics and strategies and expand job knowledge through educational opportunities and professional learning.