Licensed Psychologist- Child/Adolescent Focus

This is a remote position.

About us:

At the San Francisco Stress and Anxiety Center (SF Stress), we make it easy for consumers to access high-quality mental health care.  We have a commitment to social justice and inclusion. We aim to create a dynamic team of clinicians that represents the diverse clientele we serve in regard to race, ethnicity, and gender. Our clientele consists of both private pay individuals and companies that provide therapy and EAP programs to their employees.

At SF Stress, we provide supportive and *flexible* options for mental health care professionals. With offices throughout the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Sacramento, we are growing our vision of personalized, evidence-based therapy. SF Stress provides a private practice feel without the administrative hassles such as billing and marketing. We handle the administrative functions so that clinicians providing services to SF Stress can spend most of their time doing what they do best, delivering meaningful therapy. Ongoing opportunities to collaborate with a team of highly diverse and trained clinicians also eliminates the isolation that can sometimes come with working in private practice.

About the Clinical Psychologist - Child/Adolescent Focus (Independent Contractor) position:

• Do you have a passion for delivering evidence-based treatments in a private practice environment?
  
• Are you interested in providing therapy on a variable hour basis (10-40 hours/week), with total control over your schedule as well as having the opportunity to work remotely by providing teletherapy?
  
• Would you like to work with a steady flow of highly motivated, intellectually stimulating clients?
  
• Would you like to have access to consultation groups, training that provides CEU’s, and opportunities to socialize and network with a group of highly diverse and well-trained clinicians?
  
• Would you like to have the opportunity to provide additional services, such as facilitating a training, leading a consultation group, or delivering group therapy?
  

If so, San Francisco Stress and Anxiety Center is a great place to start or expand your practice while building relationships with supportive and knowledgeable colleagues.

• FLEXIBILITY regarding location and hours
  
• A steady stream of referrals
  
• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
  
• In-house billing support
  
• In-house receptionist who screens prospects and schedules intake appointments
  
• Individual consultation with our Clinical Director and colleagues
  
• Weekly group case consultation
  
• Quarterly training opportunities 
  
• Supportive team environment
  
• Comfortable office space
  

Why our current clinicians work with us

• “I'm able to solely focus on clinical work with my clients, while not being saddled with the responsibility of seeking out my own caseload. The clients I work with are motivated and willing to put in the work in order to create change.”
  

• “It's fantastic to have a work schedule that really fits my life (and not the other way around)!”
  

• “Working with highly motivated and intelligent clients is deeply satisfying and encourages meaningful professional growth.”
  

• “I feel fortunate to be part of such a diverse and compassionate team of providers, and love the proximity of the office to downtown San Francisco.”
  

• “It’s perfect for transitioning to private practice, either part or full time—there are office locations and availability in areas perfect for both clients and staff.”
  

• “SFStress is a practice that focuses on what we love most—the direct services with clients. Admin is clean, clear, minimal, and the entire staff is always helpful.”
  

Requirements

• Have a current State of California license as a Ph.D.or PsyDA strong work ethic
  
• A minimum of two years clinical experience (after achieving your degree)
  
• Committed to cultural competence and inclusion
  
• Have experience working with a diverse clientele with different racial and cultural background
  
• Have a strong foundation in evidence-based individual therapy, such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), interpersonal therapy (IPT), motivational interviewing (MI), or emotionally focused therapy (EFT)
  
• Are well-versed in a variety of assessment and intervention techniques to address problems such as depression, anxiety, addiction, stress, trauma, grief etc
  
• Have experience working with psychosocial issues such as work stress management, relationship communication issues, change, transition and more
  
• Have experience using clinical diagnostic and assessment instruments to measure treatment progress and outcomes
  
• Are excited to collaborate with and learn from other clinicians
  
• Understand the HIPAA requirements for mental health records and substance abuse records, and maintain appropriate documentation in compliance with legal and ethical standards
  
• Are willing and available to increase your case load to a minimum of 10 client hours per week
  
• Are comfortable an a variable hour schedule (eg. number of clinical hours per week are not guaranteed and will vary based on the needs and volume of clients)
  
• Are Interested in providing workshops and co-facilitating periodic training is a plus
  
• Desire the freedom of an independent contractor relationship without the administrative and marketing burden of your own private practice
  
• Are technologically-savvy
  
• One year commitment is a plus