Clinic Therapist – Santa Maria

Why join our countywide agency?

*Because each day, we make a difference in our community and have a positive, employee and client-centered work culture.

*We pay competitive rates and offer a strong benefits package that includes generous sick leave and holiday pay, employer-paid medical insurance, a free subscription to the meditation/sleep app Calm, and much more!

*We offer continuous employee education and development and paid clinical supervision.

*Family Service Agency is a National Health Service Corps approved site. Licensed MFTs and LCSWs can receive$50K to $100K in loan repayment with a service commitment of two to three years. More information can be found here.

*FSA is open to feedback, and we work with our staff to integrate new ideas and offer flexibility whenever possible.

We look forward to you joining our team at FSA of Santa Barbara County!

The Position:
Family Service Agency is contracted with various parties to provide therapeutic services to children and adults.

The Clinic Therapist provides therapeutic services to clients with a variety of conditions. Services are provided in a clinic setting, via telehealth, or in the community M-F between 8:30am-7:00pm. This position reports to and is supervised by the Clinical Director.

Working with those impacted by trauma can be fulfilling and meaningful, yet simultaneously exhausting and heart-rending. FSA strives to be a trauma-informed and resilience-oriented organization, actively identifying and employing methods to support staff to embody a healthy and sustainable balance of care for both themselves and others.

Sample of Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Facilitate individual and/or couples and/or family therapy using evidence-based treatment modalities and other promising practices known to be effective with populations served. Some payers require clinicians to facilitate brief therapy that is solution-focused.
2. Conduct clinical assessments evaluating the current status of clients’ mental, emotional, and behavioral health and considering relevant cultural issues and concerns.
3. Compose treatment plans informed by clinical assessments.
4. Document all clinical and service activities promptly after providing service, providing information needed for billing purposes.
5. Engage in case management activities, utilizing forms/documents required by payers.
6. Foster positive interagency relationships and provide referrals for any indicated outside resources.

Employment Standards:

• Masters degree Must be one of the following: Must be an AMFT, ASW, APCC, or be LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC; OR a student current enrolled in master’s or doctoral-level clinical program at an accredited university.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year working with children and teens preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experienced preferred.
• Excellent clinical, interpersonal, analytical, computer, written, and verbal communication skills required.
• Professional attitude, enjoys teamwork, and ability to maintain confidentiality a must.
• Valid CA driver license and proof of insurance required.

Classification, Hours and Pay Rate:

• This position is 30-40 hours per week, non-exempt, with benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and 403(b) retirement plan. Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave also offered; this benefit is prorated when accepting a part-time opportunity.
• Pay range is between $29-$38/hour, DOE and qualifications.

Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County (FSA) has long been regarded as one of Santa Barbara County’s most reliable and effective nonprofit human service organizations. Our mission is to strengthen and advocate for families and individuals of all ages and diversities, helping to create and preserve a healthy community. We are committed to providing services where they are needed most: in the community. Eighty percent of our services are delivered on school campuses, at community centers and in clients’ homes. Our programs, which serve more than 25,000 people annually, combine clinical expertise,bilingual and bicultural staff, and close collaboration with other agencies. At FSA, all services are provided free or on a sliding fee/donation scale and no one is denied assistance because of an inability to pay.

To apply for this position, it is highly recommended that you submit both a cover letter and resume here.
Visit our portal for other open positions.