Aspire Neuropsychological Services, Inc. Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Walnut Creek, CA · Full time

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At Aspire Neuropsychological Services, we are committed to helping our clients aspire to lead emotionally healthy lives. We believe that if individuals continue to strive to be mentally and emotionally healthy, they will meet their goals thus allowing them to live healthier lives. Through awareness and acceptance, we strive and aspire to eliminate the mental health stigma and the stigma of seeking mental health services for all.

Position Title: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Reports to: Executive Director/Owner

Job Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Work Location:  Walnut Creek, California

Remote Eligible: Hybrid (Remote/In Office)

Core business hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM

About Us

At Aspire Neuropsychological Services, we are committed to helping our clients aspire to lead emotionally healthy lives. We believe that if individuals continue to strive to be mentally and emotionally healthy, they will meet their goals thus allowing them to live healthier lives. Through awareness and acceptance, we strive and aspire to eliminate the mental health stigma and the stigma of seeking mental health services for all.

Our Commitment To Our Clients

We are committed to assisting our clients process any difficulties that are best known as a “cog in the wheel” with the goal of minimizing the impact of that cog as much as possible, thus allowing our clients to live emotionally healthy lives. We guide and teach our clients how to manage and cope with life’s uncertainties. 

Our Vision

Our goal is to help our clients process their stressful, difficult, and uncomfortable experiences that have continued to impact their lives. 

Our Values

Communication

Collaboration

Diversity

Equity

Accountability

WHO WE SERVE

Aspire Neuropsychological Services is designed to meet the needs of everyone in our community and beyond.  We offer a variety of services to address the diverse needs of those in our community and in surrounding communities. We always strive to grow our practice by adding clinicians that possess a variety of specialties through education and supervision so that we can continue to provide quality service to our clients and patients.

Our practice provides therapy and evaluations to children, adolescents, and adults. We also provide neuropsychological testing, psychological testing, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) evaluations, Learning Disorder assessments, and pre-surgical psychological evaluations to those in all phases of life.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) is responsible for providing high quality, culturally competent therapy services to children 5+ years and adults in individual, couples, and/or family sessions to address psychological and emotional difficulties. The AMFT will utilize area referral sources for needed specialty care, hospitalization, or advance psychiatric assessments and treatments.

 

DUTIES 

• Counsels clients to assist in adjusting to life changes and challenges, making changes to improve mental and emotional health, and overcoming dependencies 
• In alignment with industry regulations and guidelines, maintains confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment
• Guides clients in the development of skills and strategies to deal with their problems
• Encourages clients to express their feelings and to discuss what is happening in their lives and helps them develop insight into themselves and their relationships
• Collects information about clients through screening measures, interviews, and observations
• Prepares and maintains thorough and accurate treatment records and reports
• Evaluates clients’ mental condition based on review of client information 
• Develops and implements treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge 
• Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
• Maintains quality care through participation in peer review, policy development and quality improvement programs 
• Provides in-service training on relevant topics for co-workers as requested
• Attends required training and meetings 
• Enhances skills through ongoing professional development 
• Contributes to practice success by engaging in marketing activities to grow referral base
• Performs other related duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Completed education at the master’s level
• Active State of California registration as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
• 2+ years of professional work experience, preferably in a customer-focused setting 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• Knowledge of evidence-based principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders, and for career counseling and guidance
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins
• Commitment to ongoing clinical and professional growth 
• Niche training in children, couples, trauma, EMDR, family, etc.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and during crises
• Flexibility and adaptability 
• Genuine interest in helping others; clients and team members 
• Excellent organizational skills 
• High attention to detail
• High level of personal commitment and follow-through 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Google Workspace
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Currently operating 100% remote with plan to return to the office in a hybrid model as per client need
• General office hours are Monday – Friday; 9AM – 5PM with 1-2 evenings or weekend  
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer 
• Occasionally lifting/carrying objects up to ten pounds

COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS

For the mutual safety of our clients and employees, we require full vaccination against COVID-19. We will provide ample PPE for in-person protection on the job. 

THIS ROLE MAY BE PERFECT FOR YOU IF YOU ENJOY

•    Being on the ground floor of a growing team

• Working in an autonomous, but supportive environment
• Access to an integrated EHR platform 

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Sign-on Bonus
• Competitive hourly pay plus bonus eligibility
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Healthcare stipend
• Continuing Education/Professional development assistance
• Steady stream of referrals
• In-house scheduling and billing support 
• Monthly group case consultation

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION 

At Aspire Neuropsychological Services, we have created a culture that breeds diversity and equity. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all of our employees. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees free of discrimination and harassment. 

Aspire Neuropsychological Services is dedicated to continuing to build a company that is against all forms of racism and discrimination. We stand in solidarity with those that have faced racial injustice and those who have been calling for attention to end discrimination, institutionalized racism, and white supremacy across the country.

 Aspire Neuropsychological Services provides the following to foster an inclusive employment environment:

• Women-led organization
• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
• Age inclusive
• Disability accommodations
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups