BAPTI Awarded CAMFT's "Outstanding Agency" Award in 2021
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BAPTI Awarded CAMFT's "Outstanding Agency" Award in 2021 |
JOIN OUR TEAMAssociateships
Paid associate positions in a private practice incubator program
Ready to apply?
We accept applications on a rolling basis and contact qualified applicants when we begin the hiring process for an upcoming opening. To apply, email your resume and cover letter or email outlining why you are interested in working at BAPTI including if you intend to go into private practice once you’re licensed, where you are in your training and hours, and if you have your associate number (or when you applied for it) to director@bapti.org.
Please note:You must have completed your Master's degree and have your Associate number (AMFT, APCC, or ACSW) before we can hire you. Once you have applied to the BBS for your Associate number, we are happy to accept your application. We may ask for several professional references at a late stage of the hiring process, but it is not necessary to include these with your application.
BAPTI does not have a practicum program and cannot hire trainees. BAPTI does not sponsor work visas.
Who we’re looking for
We seek exceptional applicants who hold a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology or an appropriate degree from an accredited program — with a passion for serving the community and developing their skills in private practice.
Our ideal candidate is someone who is committed to growth, open to supervision and feedback, and excited about the opportunity to build a thriving private practice from the ground up.
BAPTI is a place where your clinical development and your career development happen at the same time — supported every step of the way by experienced supervisors and a community of peers.
Please note that BAPTI associates cannot hold another placement in a private practice-type setting that could be a conflict of interest.
More than a job.
A launchpad.
ABOUT BAPTI
Your Journey at BAPTI
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Start seeing clients within your first weeks. Begin earning a percentage of your client fee revenue as you build your caseload.
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Receive client referrals, office space, marketing support, and weekly individual and group supervision throughout your time accruing hours.
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When you receive your license, you keep your clients. You graduate with a full caseload and the skills to run a successful private practice.
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Stay connected as an affiliated therapist. Many of our supervisors and board members are BAPTI graduates.
BAPTI is a nonprofit organization founded in 1993. We provide supportive, high-quality training to pre-licensed psychotherapists while delivering sliding scale therapy services to clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and via telehealth throughout California.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for both our employees and the clients we serve.
Applicants who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, those with disabilities, and therapists who are committed to serving a diverse client population are especially encouraged to apply.
BAPTI as a private practice incubator
BAPTI employs a rotating cohort of associate therapists and hires as needed to fill upcoming vacancies — which occur when current staff become licensed and transition into private practice. This creates a natural cycle of growth, mentorship, and community.
BAPTI utilizes a private practice model that provides training and support for pre-licensed psychotherapists, guiding them in developing their clinical skills as well as building and managing their practices in preparation for full licensure.
We also have a school-based program that supports therapists in creating community alliances and accruing additional hours toward licensure while supporting young people in our community.
Benefits of being an associate with BAPTI
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Guidance, support, and training to develop both the clinical and business skills required to launch a successful private practice.
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We provide client referrals, office space, and marketing support to help you attract a caseload of paying clients — which you retain upon licensure.
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Begin seeing clients within your first weeks of joining BAPTI and earn a percentage of your client fee revenue as you build your caseload.
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When you get licensed, your clients stay with you. You launch your private practice with a full caseload already in place.
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A dedicated page on BAPTI's website to promote your growing practice, with a link to your professional website — developed in consultation with your supervisor.
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Free weekly individual and group supervision (group meets Tuesdays 9–11am) throughout your time accruing hours, plus free access to BAPTI's continuing education events.
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Free access to SimplePractice — the leading practice management platform for online scheduling, record-keeping, billing, and a fully paperless practice.
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Join a supportive community of experienced, licensed therapists and remain part of our affiliated therapist network long after you receive your license.
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BAPTI was awarded CAMFT's "Outstanding Agency" Award in 2021 for our work in supporting the counseling profession, associates, clients, and community.
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to apply
Confirm your eligibility
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You must have completed your Master's degree and have your Associate number (AMFT, APCC, or ACSW) before we can hire you. Once you have applied to the BBS for your Associate number, we are happy to accept your application. BAPTI does not have a practicum program and cannot hire trainees.
Prepare your application materials
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Send a resume and a cover email or letter that includes: why you are interested in working at BAPTI (including whether you intend to go into private practice once licensed), where you are in your training and hours, and whether you have your associate number (or when you applied for it). Professional references are not required at this stage but may be requested later.
Submit your application
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Email your materials to director@bapti.org. We accept applications on a rolling basis and will contact qualified applicants when we begin the hiring process for an upcoming opening.
Interview & references
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Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. We may ask for several professional references at a later stage of the hiring process. BAPTI does not sponsor work visas.