Work directly with children with disabilities and their families while receiving supervision toward your clinical license! Professional Child Development Associates (PCDA) is seeking a registered Associate MFT or Social Worker to work full-time, using play therapy to help children with disabilities and their families engage, communicate, and manage their emotions and behaviors together (co-regulation). This position will also help facilitate our Young Adults Program for 18-22 year olds, supporting self-advocacy, vocational discovery, and independent living skills. We use the “Floortime/DIR” model, a D*evelopmental, I*ndividually-tailored, R*elationship-based approach that focuses on emotional attunement to help parents connect with their kids, build communication, work through and prevent meltdowns, and develop higher thinking skills. This is a 2-year training position, offering supervision, training, and opportunities for professional growth.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree and registration as an AMFT or ACSW in California
• Available for possible evening or weekend client visits or groups
• Prior experience working with children
• Salary bonus for Spanish speaking individual
• Group and/or individual supervision required
• Fingerprints and TB testing clearance
• Reliable transportation and driver’s license
• May include telehealth and/or in person services in the clinic or community
• Safety protocols include masks and social distancing for in person visits
• COVID vaccination required (we will consider medical or religious-based exceptions)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Masking and social distancing

Work Location: One location