Associate Therapist – ECM Consultant

Pacific Health Group

Therapist providing hybrid clinical and telehealth services while engaging with community in Santa Cruz. Focused on delivering compassionate care and maintaining clinical documentation.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeSanta Cruz • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $29 - $33 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver direct and telehealth therapy services to clients via phone, video, and in-person.
Provide crisis intervention and short- and long-term psychotherapy.
Conduct mental health evaluations and formulate treatment plans.
Offer referrals and case management services.
Maintain up-to-date, accurate clinical records in compliance with HIPAA.
Ensure all documentation is completed within established deadlines.
Adhere to mandated reporting protocols.
Engage with case management, administrative, and leadership teams to ensure coordinated care.
Maintain professional, timely communication via email, phone, and instant messaging.
Participate in team meetings, trainings, and interdisciplinary planning.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, and responsiveness.
Uphold a high standard of customer service and empathy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must maintain a current license with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), OR Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
Computer skills and proficiency in office suites (Google), Spreadsheets (Google Spreadsheets), operating system (Windows/ MAC), communication and collaboration (Gmail).
Strong analytical thinking and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
Excellent customer service with patients & co-workers.
Excellent communication and listening skills.
Ability to build rapport quickly.
Detail oriented.
Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy.
**Minimum Qualifications**:
A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, or counseling.
Possession of an active, current, and clear registration with the California Board of Registration with the Board of Behavioral Health Sciences (BBS) REQUIRED
Must be a mental health professional as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)

Benefits

Comp & perks

160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
12 Paid Holidays per year, including your birthday and one floating holiday after 1 year of employment
4 Paid Volunteer Hours per Month to support causes you care about
Bereavement Leave, including Fur Baby Bereavement
90% Employer-paid Employee-Only Medical Benefits
Dental and Vision Insurance
FSA | Dependent Care Account
401(k) with Company Match
Monthly Stipend
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability | AD&D
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts via Great Work Perks and Perks at Work
Quarterly In-Person Events
Fully remote work within California
Opportunities for professional development and internal growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

crisis interventionpsychotherapymental health evaluationstreatment planscase managementclinical record maintenancedocumentationreporting protocolsanalytical thinkingcustomer service

Soft Skills

communicationlisteningrapport buildingdetail orientedcompassionempathypunctualityreliabilityresponsivenessindependence

Certifications

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)California Board of Behavioral Sciences licenseCalifornia Board of Registration with the Board of Behavioral Health Sciences registration