Associate Therapist

First Responder Wellness

. Provide individual, couples, and family therapy to first responders and their dependents .

Posted 10/23/2026part-timeNewport Beach • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $40 - $45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing therapy to first responders and their families, with a strong focus on crisis intervention and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). Possesses a collaborative approach to uphold care standards while adapting to high-stakes environments.

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Registered AMFTCrisis InterventionCritical Incident Stress ManagementCollaborationPro-First Responder

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Hard Skills

Individual TherapyCouples TherapyFamily TherapyCrisis ResponsePsychoeducational Presentations

Soft Skills

ConfidenceComposureDrivenCollaborativeServant-Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

California BBS Registration

Industry Keywords

First Responder CultureTraumatic EventsHigh-Stakes EnvironmentsMission-Focused

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual, couples, and family therapy to first responders and their dependents
Deliver crisis response and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) services following traumatic events
Collaborate with the clinical and CISM team to uphold standards of care and professionalism
May assist in developing training and delivering psychoeducational presentations to departments
Begin with approximately five clients per week during a measured part-time onboarding period
Progress toward full-time eligibility within the first two months as caseload and readiness develop
Transition into CISM training as caseload grows and readiness for field work is demonstrated

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered with the California BBS as an AMFT, ACSW, or APCC
Pro-law enforcement and pro-first responder
Comfortable working in ambiguous, high-stakes environments with confidence and composure
Driven, collaborative, and mission-focused
Can-do attitude and servant-leadership mindset
Eager to learn through specialized training in first responder culture and crisis intervention

Benefits

Comp & perks

Specialized training in first responder cultural competency and crisis intervention
CISM training
Intentional professional development
Opportunity to gain experience in trauma response, field-based crisis interventions, and culturally competent services
Progression toward full-time employee status within the first two months, subject to readiness and caseload growth