Working at Summer Sessions Counseling Means You Value:

• Equity and access to healthcare

• Work Life Balance

• Collaborating with a diverse team

• Advocacy, Organizing and Community Activism 

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We understand that your passion for social justice, advocacy, equity, and access to mental health care for all beings is what drives you. It's the reason you're here, seeking a place where your values are not only shared but are the foundation of our work.

At our core, we believe that providing the highest standard of ethical care means creating a space where everyone, regardless of their background, can feel safe and supported. This commitment to inclusion is not just a policy; it's woven into the very fabric of our team. We know that our ability to help people through their darkest times and find hope comes directly from the rich diversity of our staff. Our collective strengths, varied backgrounds, and unique perspectives allow us to connect with our clients on a deeper, more meaningful level.

We actively encourage applicants from all walks of life, including members and allies of the LGBTQ community, individuals from marginalized communities, and those with varying ability/disability levels. Our diverse team is our greatest asset, and we believe it's what makes us so effective.

We also recognize that doing this vital work requires a profound commitment to your own well-being. We prioritize a healthy work-life balance and believe that modeling self-care is essential. We are a workplace where you are encouraged to prioritize your own health, communicate your needs openly, and find the balance necessary to sustain yourself while providing exceptional care for our clients.

If you are a dedicated professional who is passionate about helping people, upholding the highest ethical standards, and contributing to a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage you to apply.

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PSYCHOTHERAPIST

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Job details

Salary:

     $35-50 per clinical hour (Associates)

     $60-85 per clinical hour (Fully Licensed)

     (Based on Case Load size, Supervisory Roll and other factors are considered in pay scale)

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Job Type:Part-time

Remote and/or in person

 

Full Job Description

 

Job description

Mental Health Therapist

Summer Sessions Counseling is looking for a therapist to be a part of the team!  This is a part time W-2 position for a Therapist in California with a registration number from BBS. The ideal candidate has prior experience in human services, an unrestricted license in California, a desire to grow, and willingness to “sit in the muck” with clients.

• Please email cover letter & resume to alexann@summersessionscounseling.org or Complete Summer Sessions Application HERE​

 

Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Counseling

• License or Registration Number with the BBS

 

This job will be a good fit if the following describes you:

• Willing to hold meaningful and deep space for clientele

• Finds balance in being organized, detail oriented, working independently, and having a sense of humor, being in touch with your authentic self, working collaboratively.

• Holds a “come as you are” approach to supporting others

• Prioritizes healthy communication, conflict resolution 

• Dependable, trustworthy, growth mindset

• Prior work with children, disordered eating (trained/certified), LGBTQ a PLUS

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a caseload of 20-25 clients weekly

  • Be on time for sessions

  • Maintain regular communication and boundaries

  • Adhere to time requirements, note taking and submission deadlines

• Conduct intakes, psychosocial assessments, and mental health diagnosis including the clients’ acuity, strengths, and treatment needs

• Develop family-centered and culturally appropriate treatment plans and provide outpatient services to include: providing individual counseling, family counseling and couples counseling. Use evidence-based practices and trauma-informed practices.

• Responsible for clinical documentation, i.e., progress notes, patient assessments, service/treatment plans, and other forms/records as required in a timely manner. Maintain detailed case files and other documentation in 100% compliance with the program standards.

• EMDR, Work with children, disordered eating (trained/certified), LGBTQ a PLUS

• Complete BBS paperwork

• Other duties as assigned

 

Application Requirements:

• Please email cover letter & resume to admin@summersessionscounseling.org or Complete Summer Sessions Application HERE

 

Summer Sessions Counseling prioritizes emotional health and mental health support as a right for all.  Equity and access to all, normalizing mental health and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health looks like being authentic, sounds like compassionate healthy communication and feels like validation and unconditional positive regard.  An important emphasis on “come as you are” is evident here, and if you like plants….. Added bonus!

 

Holding space for and validating areas of discomfort is quite the undertaking!  But you have healthy boundaries and a healthy mindset that allows you to interact from a place of authenticity and availability.

 

Diversity is a must! We encourage people of color, minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, as well as disabled individuals and those who have been consumers of mental health services to apply. We celebrate being an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in employment on the basis of any protected status or other non-merit factors.

 

Therapists start with a base pay which is paid per billable sessions, Building a full caseload may take 3-6 months

 

We provide:

• A chill work environment

• Referrals and marketing

• Growth opportunities

• EHR for ease of notes & billing

• Weekly supervision / consultation

• Newly Renovated office space

• Flexible work schedule

 

Job Types: Part-time (20-30 hours)

Pay: Starting from $35-50 per clinical hour (based on caseload maintained per week)

 

Work Location:

* Downtown San Luis Obispo

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