Full-Time Associate Therapist- Hybrid (Encinitas, CA)

Stella Mental Health • Encinitas, CA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stella is seeking a pre-licensed therapist to provide psychotherapy to adults with complex mental health challenges as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary treatment team. The position is particularly suited to Associates who are early in accumulating supervised clinical hours and want to deepen their skills while growing with the team.

The work is centered on individual psychotherapy, with some group, couples, or family therapy as part of the Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program. Therapists support patients in integrating experiences from interventional psychiatry treatments into their lives and ongoing care. Patients may have complex trauma histories, treatment-resistant depression, and/or multiple co-occurring conditions.

The typical 40-hour work week comprises approximately 25 hours of client-facing work, 8 hours of documentation and treatment planning, and 7 hours of team consultation and individual and group supervision. The required schedule is 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Pacific, Monday through Friday. The role is hybrid, with two days per week in person at the Encinitas office and three days per week virtual.

Requirements

• Be registered in California as an AMFT, ACSW, or APCC.
• Have experience providing psychotherapy to adults in outpatient or similar clinical settings.
• Have expertise in evidence-based practices such as CBT, ACT, or DBT.
• Have clinical experience or training in trauma-informed modalities such as IFS, EMDR, or Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
• Demonstrate a thoughtful, trauma-informed, culturally attuned approach to adults with complex histories and co-morbidities.
• Bring empathy and collegiality to patient care and team collaboration.
• Work independently while proactively seeking support and consultation when needed.
• Be willing to reflect on personal reactions to patients and pursue ongoing self-reflection and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide primarily individual psychotherapy to adults.
• Provide occasional group, couples, or family therapy through the Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program.
• Support patients in integrating experiences from interventional psychiatry treatments into their lives and ongoing treatment.
• Work with patients who have complex trauma histories, treatment-resistant depression, and/or multiple co-occurring conditions.
• Complete clinical documentation and treatment planning.
• Participate in team consultation, individual supervision, group supervision, and interdisciplinary case discussions.
• Manage schedules and communicate directly with patients while seeking consultation or guidance when needed.
• Contribute clinical perspectives in team consultations, remain open to feedback, and reflect on countertransference.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Competitive compensation for pre-licensed therapists
• Compensation for a full 40-hour work week, not limited to clinical hours
• Steady flow of patients provided; therapists do not need to market or find their own clients
• Substantial supervised hours toward licensure
• Clinical supervision from experienced therapists and collaboration with psychiatrists
• Interdisciplinary case discussions and a supportive, collaborative team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed