Interested in building your private practice while gaining pre-licensed hours?

Silver Fern Child and Family Therapy, Inc. is currently seeking well rounded, full-time Associate Therapists who are interested in learning about and developing a private practice.

Associate positions currently open until filled. Start date is on a rolling basis and typically begins within 21 days after hired.

  • Silver Fern Child and Family Therapy, Inc. is represented as part Group Collective of independent licensed clinicians and part Associate Therapist Program. Both groups of therapists offer services to individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families.

    Our Associate Therapist Program welcomes pre-licensed clinicians including Associate Marriage Family Therapists, Associate Social Workers, and Associate Professional Clinical Counselors. We are committed to mental wellness for all ages and phases of life through the supportive and professional guidance of licensed therapists as they expand their whole-person approach within the private practice setting.

    At Silver Fern Child and Family Therapy, Inc. we value compassion, collaboration, and connection as our core values for client-centered treatment and business minded professional development. We believe well-rounded therapists who have a solid foundation of clinical education and diverse experience create for optimal growth and healing.

  • -$40 direct hour & $20 admin hour

    -Develop the clinical and administrative skills required for success in private practice

    -Competitive pay while accruing hours for licensure

    -Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees working 20+ hrs/week

    -401K retirement savings with a 4% employer match

    -Opportunities to further your experience with your preferred clientele

    -$200/year allowance for educational clinical trainings of your choice

    -Welcoming environment to create professional relationships to support your private practice

    -Guidance and support from several licensed clinicians to launch your private practice career with success and sustainability

    -Training around developing business skills to market, bill, and manage a well rounded private practice

    -Individual, Triadic, and Group Supervision

    -Promotion of your practice on Silver Fern’s website

    -Experience with HIPAA compliant Telehealth and EHR through the use of TheraNest

    -Option for In-Person and Telehealth treatment modalities

    -Clean, contemporary offices with natural light with ADA accessible parking and building accessibility

    -Opportunities for professional development and training monthly!

    * Health benefits begin after 60 days of employment and 20+ hours/week. Educational Clinical Allowance and 401K begin after 90 days of employment.

  • -Availability to work 26+ hours/week with a one-year commitment. At the end of the year, an extension may be offered

    -Hold a counseling related Master’s degree

    -Qualified applicants must have a current registration (AMFT, ASW, APCC) with CA BBS

    -Ability to work independently and appropriately manage session time and administration time

    -Attendance at in-person Group Supervision is mandatory. Each group meets for two (2) hours on Fridays from 12:00pm-2:00pm.

    -Individual/Triadic Supervision is required, in addition to Group Supervision

    -You may be required to show proof of COVID vaccination or medical exemption

 

How to apply

To apply, please review and complete all hiring requirements below and submit all at one time to Lora@silverferntherapy.com

  1. Cover Letter

  2. Resume 

  3. Three references

  4. A video of yourself responding to the following questions OR answer the following questions in the body of your email:

    What would be your preferred schedule (please include days of the week and hours)? Please note that clients are seen in-person or via Telehealth Monday through Sunday, 8am-8pm. 

    Do you have a quiet, uninterrupted, and confidential space to do Telehealth counseling? 

    Are you willing and able to carry a minimum caseload of 20 clients a week?

    How many BBS hours have you completed and how many are child and family hours?

    What interested you to apply for this position? 

    What do you bring clinically to the private practice setting that you find unique?

    What population are you most interested in working with?

    How do you practice self care?

    How do you stay organized? How are your time management skills?

    What are you hoping to get out of a private practice internship?

    What is something about you that you would like to share with us that doesn’t come across in a resume?

Thank you for your interest and time spent applying for this position. We look forward to hearing your goals for professional development and will be in touch soon!