Build Your Clinical Hours While Making an Impact
Through our Emerging Clinician Initiative, we provide clinical experience with quality oversight while expanding access to care in underserved communities.
Clinical Oversight
Paid Per Session
Mentorship
Community Impact
Program Overview
Our program is structured and career-focused—with clinical oversight and support to ensure quality and continuity of care. We provide a clear pathway toward licensure through real clinical experience in community settings.
Therapists in our program play a key role in delivering services through our Community Counseling Outreach program. Every hour you work is an hour of meaningful service to individuals and families who need it most.
This isn't just about completing hours—it's about developing the skills, confidence, and support needed to build a long-term career.
Who Should Apply
We welcome applicants who are passionate about community mental health and are ready to invest in their professional development.
Ideal Candidates
- Registered therapists (AMFT, APCC, ASW) in California
- Recent graduates of accredited counseling or social work programs
- Committed to working with underserved populations
- Comfortable with both telehealth and in-person service delivery
- Culturally responsive and community-minded
What You Bring
- A passion for serving youth, families, and communities
- Willingness to grow through structured feedback and clinical guidance
- Reliability and professionalism
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Openness to learning and collaboration
Clinical Oversight Structure
Our program is designed to meet California licensure requirements while ensuring high-quality care delivery:
- Individual clinical oversight sessions with licensed clinicians
- Group clinical oversight and case consultation
- Ongoing documentation review and quality assurance
- Defined pathways for skill development and licensure progression
All clinical oversight is CA-compliant and tailored to support your growth across modalities and populations.
Compensation & Professional Development
Compensation
- Paid per session—not volunteer hours
- Transparent pay structure
- Flexibility in scheduling
- Telehealth and in-person options
Professional Growth
- Continuing education, specialized training, and skills workshops
- Meaningful exposure to diverse populations and clinical settings
- Resume building, career strategy, and leadership development support
- Networking and mentorship within the CytiCares community