Neurodiversity Affirming Therapist

Program Description:

Pacific Clinics' Center for Divergent Connections is a private pay neurodevelopmental center in Upland, CA that offers trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming play therapy, parent training, EMDR, neurofeedback, and safe and sound protocol. Our goal is to impact to neurodivergent and disabled communities by providing treatment, training, and research that celebrates and honors their unique contributions. We aim to promote a world in which resilient, self-determined individuals are supported by authentic, compassionate, and connected communities. We are eager to grow our team! We are hiring full-time, benefited positions for a licensed therapist. Supervision for RPT and EMDR certification is included. We are looking for a full-time Clinician in Upland, CA!

• We are eager to grow our team!
• We are hiring full-time, benefited positions for a licensed therapist.
• Supervision for RPT and EMDR certification is included. We are looking for a full-time Clinician in Upland, CA!
• Schedule/Day: Monday - Friday 10 AM-6:30 PM
• Population Served: Developmental disabilities, ages 3-65

Who We Are 

Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults. 

Who We Serve:

Pacific Clinics' Neurodevelopmental Services program serves neurodivergent (e.g., autism, intellectual/developmental disabilities, ADHD, trauma, etc.) children, transitional-age youth, adults, and families throughout San Bernardino and Riverside counties. We offer crisis stabilization services, educationally related mental health services, play therapy, neurofeedback, Safe and Sound Protocol, EMDR, and other developmentally appropriate services.

Compensation We Offer

•  The initial compensation for this position ranges from $73,496.40-$90,358.09 annually.
•  Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations.
•  The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted. 
•  7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions.

Benefits We Offer

•  Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE! 
•  We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more!   
•  Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
•  401K Employer Match up to 4%
•  Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status)
• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

JOB SUMMARY

Works within the agency and program’s vision, mission and philosophy, and policies of the agency in partnership with the Neurodevelopmental Services (NDS) leadership team. The Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapist provides trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming counselling services in a private pay center. This position works directly with neurodivergent children, adolescents, adults, and/or their caregivers utilizing an integrative approach, including relational neurobiology, and provides therapeutic support in navigating the complex intersections of client identities, experiences, and traumas.

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES

1. Develops and implements collaborative, strength-based treatment plans with neurobiologically informed clinical interventions.
2. Conducts trauma-informed, neurodiversity affirming clinical assessments.
3. Utilizes an integrative approach to counseling, including relational neurobiology.
4. Provides culturally humble care that respects the unique experiences of clients from diverse backgrounds.
5. Assists with marketing and networking to support building and maintaining client caseloads.
6. Responsible for meeting revenue and productivity goals, ensuring consistency in service delivery expectation (e.g., documentation, program policies & procedures), programming (effective treatment fidelity), and outcomes across NDS services.
7. Maintains an attuned, compassionate, and resilient approach to work with neurodivergent individuals and their families.
8. Collaborates with other programs within the community to ensure clients receive holistic care.
9. Maintains accurate and confidential client records and ensures effective personal organizational systems for paperwork that follow ethical and agency standards.
10. Stays up to date with latest research, best practices and emerging trends in neurodiversity, trauma-informed care, LGBTQIA+ issues and cultural competence, committing to continued growth as a therapist.
11. Demonstrates passion and initiative for innovating new programs, outreaches, and approaches to serving our community and clientele.
12. Works in a collaborative, team environment.
13. Provides specialized services in one or more of the following:
14. TReportsrauma informed therapies (EMDR/Somatic Experiencing)
15. Performs other duties as assigned to support specific department/business needs.

• Art/Music/Movement therapies
• Play therapy
• Neurofeedbac
• Couples therapy
• Family therapy
• LGBTQIA+ affirming car

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

CLINICAL:

1. Deep understanding of neurodiversity and able to tailor interventions to meet the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum, with ADHD or other neurodivergent conditions.
2. Knowledge of trauma-informed therapeutic modalities and strength-based practices.
3. Cultural competence and understanding of intersectionality - able to understand the unique needs and experiences of clients who identify as neurodivergent and have experienced trauma (s).
4. Consistently respects client needs and achieves outcomes.
5. Demonstrated ability to problem-solve complex, multifaceted, and potentially emotionally charged situations.
6. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong ability to build rapport with clients, attunement, self-awareness, and self-regulation.

OPERATIONAL:

1. Strong organizational and prioritization skills
2. Manages time and ensures that deadlines are met.
3. Develops the steps necessary to accomplish long-term goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Master's Degree (MA/MS) in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Counselling or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of direct clinical experience (Healthcare/Medical, Psychology/Behavioral/Mental Health).
• One (1) year of clinical experience working with neurodivergent individuals and.
• One (1) year clinical experience implementing trauma-informed treatments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year post licensure clinical experience 
• Experience and/or training in play therapy (Registered Play Therapist)
• Experience and/or training in EMDR or other expressive therapies 
• Training in domestic violence, physical/sexual child abuse, and suicidal trauma 
• Bi-lingual and/or bi-cultural knowledge and experience 

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Licensure in California (Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker or Professional Clinical Counselor)
• First Aid/CPR Certification 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment conditions as described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, run, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

DRIVING PRIVILEGES

  May be called upon to drive on agency business. Needs acceptable MVR and appropriate insurance coverage.

  Required to drive agency vehicle. Must have clean MVR, appropriate insurance coverage, and attend agency driver training.

TRAINING

Needs to successfully complete all required agency training indicated for this position.

OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Child Abuse Index Check (CAIC) background clearance.
• Valid California Driver's license with two years' experience driving and clean driving record may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer______________________________________________________________

We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.

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