Associate Licensed Therapist (California) – GI disorders

Location: California (Remote)

Compensation: $55.00 – $80.00 per hour

Job Type: Part-Time (with Full-Time potential)

About SideBy Care

SideBy Care is the first AI-powered virtual care service specifically designed for the millions of people living with Crohn's, colitis, and Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI). We bridge the gap between digestive health and mental health by providing evidence-based therapy that helps 92% of our clients see quality of life and symptom improvement during the program.

The Role

We are seeking a Part-Time Associate Licensed Clinician (APCC or ACSW) in California to join our multidisciplinary team as a Mind-Gut Specialist. You will provide specialized virtual care for adults, utilizing gut-directed protocols to break the cycle of stress and digestive symptoms.

No prior GI experience? No problem. We provide comprehensive training on gut-directed therapy for skilled clinicians with experience in CBT/ACT.

What You’ll Do

• Direct Clinical Care: Deliver gut-directed psychotherapy (primarily CBT and ACT) via our HIPAA-compliant virtual clinic.
• Integrated Treatment: Collaborate with a clinical team of GI-focused dietitians and medical providers to provide whole-person care.
• Advocacy & Education: Help clients adjust beliefs and behaviors to manage DGBI symptoms and develop long-term coping strategies.
• Program Innovation: Contribute to the refinement of SideBy Care’s clinical protocols and client education materials.

Requirements (Qualifications)

• Licensure: Active, unrestricted associate mental health license in California (APCC / ACSW or equivalent) is required.
• Credentials: Must have an active NPI (CAQH login preferred).
• Experience: 3+ years of experience delivering evidence-based therapies (CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing).
• Technical Savvy: Proficient with EMR systems, Google Workspace, Slack, and Zoom.
• Communication: Ability to clearly explain the gut-brain connection to clients with empathy and clinical precision.

Preferred Skills

• 1+ years of experience with somatic or gut-brain specific therapies.
• Experience working alongside medical professionals in a multidisciplinary setting,
• Demonstrated awareness of Silicon Valley nutrition and wellness trends, including longevity/anti-aging protocols, GLP-1 microdosing, intermittent/prolonged fasting, biohacking/nutrigenomics.

Why Join Us?

• High Impact: Be at the forefront of a specialized, rapidly growing field of healthcare.
• Flexibility: 100% remote work with a schedule designed to support your work-life balance.
• Professional Growth: Specialized training in GI-CBT and DGBI treatment modalities.
• Supportive Culture: Join a clinician-led team that values empathy, integrity, and innovation.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience with integrative patient care or chronic health conditions. Questions? Reach us at [email protected].

Please do not apply unless you have an active license in the state in which the job is posted.