BCMH CAREERS

Practicum Placement

BCMH offers paid  ($20-25 per session) practicum placements. Students can expect about ten to twelve hours per week. This includes direct clinical hours and supervision.  The clinical experience will include a combination of group and individual/couples/family counseling. Supervision will focus on helping the students blossom into their clinical selves.  BCMH accepts rolling applications for placement but ask for at least a six to twelve-month commitment.     

If  you are interested in applying for a practicum placement, please submit the following to kniehaustherapy@gmail.com:

• A current resume, 

• A cover letter that outlines your program requirements/expectations, what you are seeking, and what interests you have in completing your program at BCMH

• Intended start/end dates

Associate MFT/PCC

Associate – AMFT, APCC, ACSW

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Beach Cities Mental Health is a growing nonprofit practice serving clients throughout California. We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals willing to learn and provide the skills necessary for success for themselves and the company.

We are a low-sliding scale practice that focuses on removing barriers to mental health treatment. We'll be able to help you with marketing and referrals to help build your caseload. Supervision will be provided.

This role is for someone excited to work with diverse populations and grow skills in various modalities and practices. Additionally, this role is ideal for someone wanting to learn the ropes of managing a private practice, nonprofit, or other venture. This role is a hybrid one, and both virtual and in-person work will be required.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

• Provide effective psychotherapeutic treatment for clients.

• The candidate will maintain quality clinical documentation of sessions.

• The caseload will grow over six months, with an expected caseload of 10 - 20 weekly sessions. The individual(s) will be able to create their schedule (other than assigned supervision times with the supervisor)

• You must manage your weekly schedule with clients, which provides flexibility for both the client and therapist.

• Participates in weekly clinical supervision with the clinical supervisor.

• Ability to quickly develop client trust and rapport.

• Interest in being part of a collaborative, holistic team with a startup culture.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in psychology, Counseling, or similar.

• Must be a registered associate with CA State Board of Behavioral Science as A-MFT, A-CSW or A-PCC

• Must have excellent communication, collaboration, and punctuality.

• Ability and interest in providing therapy that integrates with the client’s primary care team.

• Ability to use computerized schedules for client management, internal communications, and fee collection.

• Must have proof of professional liability insurance.

• Active California BBS Registration (Required)

• 10 – 20 hours per week (develop your schedule)