VAC Clinician

Vista Del Mar•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The VAC Clinician provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the Vista Autism Center (VAC) program. The clinician exercises professional discretion and independent judgment in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotherapy, consistent with applicable professional standards and licensure requirements. The role delivers high-quality, developmentally appropriate, neurodiversity-affirming psychodynamic psychotherapy and collaborates with program leadership to support client care, program development, and clinical excellence. The clinician supports the missions of Vista Village and Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services. The caseload may include up to seven individual clients, with monthly family consultations, and up to three groups. The clinician provides clinical assessments and reports suitable for local Regional Centers and schools; develops and monitors individualized treatment plans with clients and families; maintains required records and documentation; and coordinates with program leadership, administrative staff, families, and the clinical team. The role includes weekly individual supervision, bi-weekly group supervision, and specialized VAC training within the first six months of employment.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field appropriate to the applicable California behavioral health license.
Licensed eligible through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Interest in specialized autism-affirming psychotherapy approaches.
Comfort engaging with families and caregivers as part of treatment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in community outreach, training, or clinical education.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group psychodynamic psychotherapy to children, teens, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder using the Durban Autism Psychoanalytic Protocol (DAPP) method.
Manage a caseload of up to seven individual clients, with monthly family consultations, and up to three groups.
Provide clinical assessments and complete reports suitable for local Regional Centers and schools.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and families.
Use evidence-based and program-specific therapeutic approaches tailored to neurodivergent clients.
Maintain ethical, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed clinical practice.
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including session notes, treatment plans, and required program records.
Log sessions and maintain client records in the Simple Practice Platform in accordance with organizational policies, licensing standards, and confidentiality requirements.
Communicate with program leadership regarding client progress, scheduling, and care coordination.
Attend weekly individual clinical supervision with the Program Clinical Director.
Participate in bi-weekly group clinical supervision with the full program clinical team.
Complete specialized clinical training led by the Vista Autism Center Clinical Director within the first six months of employment.
Participate in Vista Del Mar and Vista Village meetings, professional development, and clinical learning.
Coordinate with the VAC Program Manager on client management, scheduling, and program development initiatives.
Work with the Vista Village administrative team on client billing.
Contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven team culture.
Represent the program and agency at community events, outreach opportunities, or informational sessions as needed.
Lead or co-lead internal continuing education lectures or clinical workshops.
Support or eventually lead trainings in the VAC Clinical Director’s specialized psychotherapy methods.
Assist with program development initiatives aligned with clinical expertise and organizational needs.