Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

At Claris Health we believe that every individual is a story worth cherishing - a story of hope resilience and the chance for a brighter future. For nearly 50 years weve stood beside individuals and families during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives offering not just medical care but meeting people where they are. We believe that every individual is worthy of love and deserving of whole-person care.

Growth at Claris isnt just something we aim for - its what we do every day. Whether its ourstate-of-the-art Inglewood facility our mobile clinics bringing care directly to underserved communities or our Reality Check program empowering thousands of students were breaking barriers to healthcare access.

At Claris your ideas matter your work is valued and your impact is real.

Position: MFT Associate (MFTA)

Hours: Part-time Non-Exempt

Salary: $40 per hour

Location:Claris Headquarters 11500 W. Olympic Blvd. #570 Los Angeles CA 90064

Lynwood Clinic 3737 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Lynwood CA 90262

Reports to:

• Clinical Supervisor for supervision of clinical work (online or in person)
• Director of Patient Care for non supervision related duties

General Description: The MFTA provides client intakes assessment treatment planning and psychotherapy including crisis intervention for individuals couples and families in person and when appropriate via telehealth. Additionally the MFTA may assist the Clinical Supervisor and Director of Patient Care with client screenings for therapy services with Claris trainees and other therapists. The MFTA is supervised by a licensed MFT provided by Claris Health.

Primary Responsibilities:

Therapy/Clinical Work:

• Receives psychotherapy referrals and initiates intake and treatment.
• Provides psychotherapy in accordance w/ ethical and legal guidelines as established by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) and the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Manages a client caseload.
• Reports weekly to Licensed MFT who provides supervision for clinical work.

Administration:

• Works with the Director of Patient Care to ensure proper payment collection and documentation from applicable sessions.
• Completes client assessments to determine eligibility for therapy services and for the Clinical Supervisor to assign clients to a dedicated therapist.
• Provides appropriate referrals for additional community services that may be relevant to the clients specific needs.
• Attends applicable training provided or recommended by Claris Health.
• Maintains proper electronic record-keeping in client charts.
• Assists with all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Agree with and uphold the Claris Health Mission Statement Core Values and Policies and Procedures.
• Express a sincere desire to reach out to abortion-vulnerable women and will therefore never refer or advise a woman to have an abortion.
• Hold a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy and is pursuing licensure in the state of CA.
• Maintain a registration with the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences as an MFTA and be a current member of CAMFT.
• Provide proof of professional liability insurance.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job this person is regularly required to sit stand walk speak and hear. This position requires extensive computer use so the employee must have sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen (or ability to engage similar technology to accommodate a specific disability). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

This person must be able to travel between locations and meetings. They must be able and willing to attend conferences training and other events as required to acquire and maintain proficiency in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.

Work Environment:

Claris Health has predominantly small busy offices resulting in low to moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations in the work environment may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Our Team Culture
At Claris the teams connections to each other run deep. Whether its sharing a laugh in the break-room or rallying together during a crisis we genuinely support each other - not because its required but because its who we are. Think of us as family. As part of the family youll have the opportunity to offer support to those who need it most. Join us to make a real difference in transforming the lives of those we serve.

Benefits
At Claris Health we believe in taking care of our team the way we care for our community. Full-time employees receive comprehensive health benefits including:

• Medical dental and vision coverage (starting the first of the month after 90 days)

• Paid holidays PTO and sick leave

• Continuing education assistance

• Retirement savings through CalSavers

• Parental leave

• Mental health support

Our Approach to Flexible Work
At Claris Health we believe in the power of collaboration and in-person connection to best serve our patients and communities. While most roles require on-site presence limited telecommuting options may be considered in rare cases based on specific job responsibilities and business needs. Any flexible work arrangements are determined at the discretion of leadership and HR and are not a standard benefit.

Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Claris Healths pay ranges vary based on work location. As part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus as well as annual refresh stock grants. Our team can share more details during the hiring process. Each candidates compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including but not limited to geography experience skills job duties and business need. For more information regarding Claris Healths comprehensive benefits please send an email to.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Claris Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status military status or any other protected status under applicable federal state or local laws. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination harassment and retaliation where all employees have equal access to opportunities and resources.

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