About Sarana Community Acupuncture

Sarana Community Acupuncture is a mission-driven 501(c)3 non-profit that provides widely-accessible, affordable acupuncture in a place of rest and refuge. Sarana is run cooperatively by a Management Collaborative, has been open since 2008, and currently has 5 staff acupuncturists. Our spacious, inviting clinic is located in Albany, CA (in the East Bay), along a major bus line and close to both the freeway and BART.

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We treat a high volume of patients with diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. Acupuncturists generally treat 4-6 patients per hour, allowing us to charge low sliding scale fees ($30-60 per treatment). Within our sliding scale range, patients determine what they wish to pay, with no income verification needed.

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Job Responsibilities

We are looking for enthusiastic and community-minded acupuncturists to join our team with 1-2 regular weekly shifts to start, and willingness to cover other shifts as needed. Newly-hired acupuncturists have the potential to expand up to 3 regular weekly shifts. Our ideal candidate would also be interested in becoming part of our cooperative management team (after 3-6 months).

 

Qualifications

• Current, active California acupuncture license

• Current, active malpractice insurance that does not require arbitration forms

• Strong understanding of meridian-based, distal-point acupuncture and confidence in the effectiveness of simple, frequent acupuncture treatments

• Physically able to work a fast-paced shift while wearing a well-fitting face mask. (Shifts include 3.5-5 hrs of acupuncture treatments, including charting and front-desk duties, plus opening and/or closing tasks for a total shift of 5-6.5 hrs)

• Willingness to work 1 weekend day

• Basic computer and internet literacy — Familiarity with online scheduling, EHR, and/or Quickbooks a plus

• Responsive by phone and email within a reasonable time frame

• Ability to communicate clearly, succinctly, and compassionately with patients and staff, ability to give and receive positive and constructive feedback

• Comfort with serving diverse populations, including racial minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, fat people, people under extreme financial duress, people with addictions, people with a history of incarceration, etc

• Compassion for people who are suffering and may be frustrated — Familiarity with Trauma-Informed Care a plus

• Self-motivated with good organizational skills; ability to remain calm and focused when multitasking

• Non-English language skills are a plus, POC and 2SLGBTQIA+ practitioners strongly encouraged to apply

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To apply, email us a brief introduction (1-2 paragraphs) and your resume. In your introduction, please tell us why you want to practice community acupuncture and why Sarana appeals to you, a bit about your training and work background, and your availability. We look forward to meeting you!