Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC or LMHC)

College Internship Program•Berkeley, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or LMHC) is an onsite clinician based in Berkeley, California, reporting to the Program Director. The role provides clinical services to young adults ages 18–26 enrolled in the College Internship Program (CIP), a full-year transition program for individuals with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences. CIP offers individualized support through a structured curriculum and schedule, supported apartment living, and community-based experiences to help students build skills for independent living, college, and employment. The clinician works in a highly scheduled environment and provides direct services within CIP’s Clinical Framework. The role includes assessment, therapy, case management, crisis response, coordination with prescribing physicians and external providers, and collaboration with program staff and administration. The clinician supports students in strengthening engagement, self-awareness, self-advocacy, and their ability to navigate mental, behavioral, and related physical health services. Longer hours, occasional weekend work, and minimal travel may be required as job duties demand. The position has moderate physical demands. CIP uses a competency-based hiring and development process. Compensation placement within the salary range depends on relevant experience, demonstrated competencies, leadership background, industry expertise, and familiarity with CIP’s service model and student population. Most new hires start at the beginning of the salary range. CIP offers training, mentorship, and ongoing professional development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a field such as Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Autism, Psychology, Education, or a similar field.
Required licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or LMHC.
Clinical experience in an educational setting with young adults with ASD and/or learning disabilities.
Active driver’s license.
Exceptional communication skills, precise attention to detail, strong organization and prioritization skills, and self-motivation to complete tasks.
Empathy and awareness of the needs and sensitivities of prospective families, students, and staff.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality direct clinical services, including tele-counseling.
Provide assessments, support plans, individual therapy, group therapy, and case management within the CIP Clinical Framework.
Lead crisis intervention and emergency on-call situations.
Communicate and collaborate with prescribing physicians regarding medication and continuity and support of external treatment plans and care.
Learn and use CIP’s medical record platform, Therapy Notes.
Connect and consult with CIP staff and administration.
Increase student engagement, participation, self-awareness, and self-advocacy in personal mental health care and growth.
Develop students’ skills and strategies for navigating mental, behavioral, and associated physical health services in real-world settings.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

15 days of vacation for full-time employees.
13 paid holidays for full-time employees; holiday premium pay for part-time employees.
Accrued paid sick days and personal days.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Voluntary short- and long-term disability coverage, additional life insurance, child life insurance, and spousal life insurance.
Dependent care flexible spending account and flexible spending accounts.
Traditional and Roth 401(k), with employer matching up to 4%.
Financial wellness advisor services.
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement up to $3,000 annually for full-time employees and up to $1,000 for part-time employees.
Wellness reimbursement of $200 per year for full-time employees and $100 per year for part-time employees.
Employee Assistance Program covering child care and parenting, senior care and aging, emotional health, health and wellness, legal and financial matters, and access to discounts.
Health advocate assistance with insurance and healthcare challenges.
Ongoing monthly training and professional development opportunities.
Supportive and collaborative culture.