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Licensed Mental Health Professional

Barstow, CA · On-site

$55 - $60/hr

Provide individual, family, and group therapy using trauma-informed, evidence-based modalities (e.g., EMDR, DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, Somatic therapies). * Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments ...

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Clinical Therapist - Autism Program

Fair Oaks, CA · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Utilize modalities such as art, play, somatic, and experiential therapies * Support clients with emotional regulation, social development, self-advocacy, and mental health * Maintain accurate and ...

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A Somatic job typically involves working with the mind-body connection to promote physical and emotional well-being. Professionals in this field may include somatic therapists, bodyworkers, and movement educators who use techniques like breathwork, mindfulness, and physical exercises. These roles are often found in healthcare, therapy, rehabilitation, and wellness settings. The goal is to help individuals release trauma, manage stress, and improve body awareness.

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Infographic showing various Somatic job openings in California as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $56,680 per year, or $27.2 per hour.

Associate Somatic Therapist

The New Beginnings Center

Camarillo, CA • On-site

$6.6K/mo

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a full-time or part-time Associate MFT for our growing Center.

The New Beginnings Center offers a unique, dynamic training for Associates looking to gain experience and expertise in working with clients and build their Outpatient practice. With the associateship at The New Beginnings Center, you will gain immediate experience in facilitating groups along with seeing individual clients. Meanwhile, you will receive the support and resources necessary to begin networking and promoting your OP practice using our available offices and administrative support.

What we offer:

  • Experience working with a dynamic and heart-centered Treatment Team of specialized and experienced practitioners
  • Training in Comprehensive Resource Model for trauma processing
  • Clinical supervision from qualified, experienced therapists specializing in Eating Disorders, Trauma, Addiction, and LGBTQ+ issues
  • Creative freedom to develop and promote your specialty services and groups
  • Opportunities for self promotion (including business cards, website profile, speaking opportunities, event tabling, newsletter writing)
  • 40-50% fee split for outpatient and group work, $21/hr for supervision, meetings, outreach work
  • Health insurance (includes Vision and Dental) for full time employees

Duties Include:

  • Conduct intakes for new OP and Group clients, ensure all client paperwork is properly filled out and uploaded to EHR system
  • Complete progress notes after each session, no later than 24 hours
  • Actively participate in weekly supervision to facilitate clinical and professional growth, coordination, and client care
  • Facilitate or co-facilitate at least one group, as assigned
  • Charge clients and document all billing and insurance information into EHR system accurately and promptly
  • Participate in 6 networking/tabling events per year, Write one blog entry per month
  • Generate a minimum of $6,600 per month in revenue for clinical work, majority in-person

Requirements:

  • Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology (or similar)
  • Registered MFT, PCC, or SW Associate number
  • DBT, Somatic, Trauma experience required
  • One year commitment
  • Ability to commute to our therapy center in Camarillo (minimum 2 days per week)
  • Creativity, ethics, passion and a desire to grow and develop as a clinician!

If you are interested in an associateship with us, please submit your resume and cover letter to our Director of Clinical Training, Susan Richter, LMFT, CEDS, SEP.

Work Location:

  • Our Therapy Center in Camarillo, CA (minimum 75% in person)

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