Associate Mental Health Therapist; AMFT​/ASW​/APCC)

RYSE Wellness is an intimate six-client residential mental health treatment program providing individualized, high-touch care for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, and other complex mental health concerns. Our small residential setting allows clinicians to know their clients well and collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team.

We are seeking an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) for a full-time, on-site role in Fallbrook. The associate clinician supports assessment, treatment, and discharge planning under qualified clinical supervision, within their training, registration, and scope of practice.

• Participate in biopsychosocial assessments, clinical formulation, diagnosis, and individualized treatment planning under supervision.
• Provide individual therapy and facilitate psychotherapy and psycho educational groups; participate in family work when appropriate to training and scope.
• Use evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches. Familiarity with CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, CPT, or EMDR is valued.
• Support risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention, consulting promptly with the clinical supervisor and treatment team.
• Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, and interdisciplinary treatment-team meetings.
• Collaborate with nursing, psychiatric/medical providers, case management, families, and outside providers.
• Help translate treatment goals into practical strategies for the residential milieu.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, safety plans, and discharge documentation.

• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or a related qualifying behavioral health field.
• Active California AMFT, ASW, or APCC registration in good standing.
• Foundational skills in clinical assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and documentation.
• Sound judgment, clear communication, organization, and openness to supervision and feedback.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary residential treatment environment.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it upon hire.

• Clinical experience or supervised training in residential treatment, inpatient behavioral health, PHP, IOP, crisis services, or another higher-acuity setting.
• Experience supporting adults with complex mental health presentations.
• Experience facilitating groups and working with families, consistent with scope and training.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records;
  Kipu experience is a plus.

$65,000–$75,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

This role suits a clinician who values depth over volume, enjoys working closely with a small number of clients, welcomes clinical supervision, and balances warmth and compassion with structure, boundaries, and client autonomy.