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Attachment-Based Psychodynamic Therapy Associate in Long Beach, California

Psych Lab is currently accepting 2 MFT or LPC associates for our advanced psychodynamic therapy training program. This is a full-time position offering extensive supervision, consultation, and didactic programming in the attachment-based treatment of trauma, personality disorders, psychosis, and other disorders.

Here is some information about how we practice The Psych Lab Model. Please read this before applying!

About You:

You are interested in looking beyond the client's stated problem and towards their holistic health and emotional maturity .
You see therapy as a relational process, understanding that every interaction with the client is part of the therapeutic relationship and should be thought of as a therapeutic intervention.
You are ready to commit to the consistent, responsive, and mindful interactions that are key to repairing insecure attachments and promoting developmental growth .
You understand that therapy is not a quick fix but a journey that often takes longer than one year, and you are ready to stay in one place long enough to facilitate that type of healing.
You love consulting with colleagues and sharing your conceptualizations, and are looking for a passionate and engaged team to be a part of.
You are a lifelong learner and would be genuinely excited to join in on our weekly psychotherapy study group.

Requirements

Current & active associate registration in the state of CA
Available to work full time, at least 24 clinical hours per week
Available to work evenings & weekends
Available for hybrid work (in-office as well as from-home)
Ability to commit to no other concurrent employment
Self-directed, consistent, and detail-oriented
Previous training with acute, complex, and developmental trauma

Our wish list:

Experience in your own personal therapy
An active meditation practice
Experience & comfort working with dissociation, psychosis, and autism spectrum
Familiarity with mentalization-based treatment

What you’ll do:

Conduct individual therapy sessions, consultation calls, and same-day charting
Serve as the main point of contact for all your clients
Respond to all contacts within a few hours, with warmth and professionalism
Proactively communicate with clients’ families, schools, and treatment teams
Participate in a weekly team meeting where you’ll present your cases & offer feedback to others
Participate in weekly collaborative learning groups to deepen your skills and help others do the same
Proactively work to cultivate a positive and supportive work environment

What we offer:

Competitive pay based on productivity:
- Compensation averages $50 per clinical hour, or:
  - $52,800 for an average of 20 clinical hours per week
  - $64,800 for an average of 25 clinical hours per week
  - $78,000 for an average of 30 clinical hours per week
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k retirement accounts with company match
Up to 10 days paid time off per year, plus 5 days of sick pay
Flexible schedule and hybrid in-person / teletherapy
Full marketing, billing, and administrative support (you don't have to worry about anything but patient care & personal growth)
A supportive and collaborative clinical team
Opportunities for ongoing training, professional growth, and advancement into licensed, supervisory, and administrative positions