Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Job Title: Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Psychologist LCSW LMFT LPC or LPCC)

Compensation: Starting at $40 per hour; paid bi-weekly (Estimated annual earning potential of up to $115000 w/ benefits)

* $40-$60/hour for Masters Level Therapists

* $50-$75/hour for Doctoral Level Therapists
Employment Type: W-2 Full-Time or W-2 Part-Time Employee; Exempt
Schedule: Build your own schedule - office hours include: Monday-Friday 8am-8pm; Saturdays 9am-1pm
Location: This is a hybrid role based out of La Mesa CA

Role Summary

The Licensed Mental Health Therapist provides high-quality outpatient therapy to individuals couples and/or families. Success in this role means maintaining a consistent caseload delivering evidence-based care and completing documentation accurately and on time while collaborating with a supportive clinical team.

Licensed Therapist Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of bio-psycho-social needs and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide individual family and/or couples outpatient psychotherapy services using evidence-based modalities
• Actively seek parent and/or patient feedback regarding programming and therapy goals
• Complete timely and compliant clinical documentation
• Full Time: Maintain an active caseload of approximately 56 clients per day; minimum of 25 clients per week required
• Part Time: Maintain an active caseload of approximately 3-4 clients per day; minimum of 15 clients per week required
• Participate in clinical consultation supervision or team meetings as required
• Adhere to ethical standards licensing requirements and company policies

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Starting at $40 per hour; paid bi-weekly
• $40-$60/hour for Masters Level Therapists
• $50-$75/hour for Doctoral Level Therapists
  • Estimated annual earning potential of up to $115000 w/ benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents*
• HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses*
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources*
• Generous paid time off and additional paid holidays*
• Case consultation with colleagues
• Malpractice insurance and all overhead expenses covered by the practice
• Billing credentialing scheduling and intake support
• Flexible scheduling and telehealth options
  *Indicates benefits available only to full-time W-2 Employees

Licensed Therapist Required Qualifications

• Active unrestricted license: Psychologist (PsyD or PhD) LCSW LMFT LPC or LPCC in California (Active & Registered with BBS/BOP)
• Masters or doctoral degree in Psychology Social Work Counseling Marriage & Family Therapy or related field
• Strong background in evidence-based practices (e.g. CBT DBT EMDR ACT)
• Ability to provide therapy independently
• Comfort using an EHR and telehealth platforms
• Experience conducting psychotherapy with specific populations (children adolescents trauma couples etc.
• Experience in outpatient or group practice settings
  
  

About Positive Change Counseling Center:

Positive Change Counseling Center is a compassionate client-centered mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals couples and families create meaningful and lasting change. Our clinicians provide evidence-based therapy in a supportive and collaborative environment tailoring care to meet each clients unique goals and needs.

Since 2006 weve remained committed to supporting our therapists as much as our clients. Positive Change Counseling Center fosters a culture of teamwork professional growth and clinical integrity allowing clinicians to focus on impactful therapeutic work without the administrative burdens of managing a private practice. We value diverse backgrounds perspectives and clinical approaches and strive to create an inclusive space where clinicians feel supported and empowered to do their best work.

Positive Change Counseling Center is committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued respected and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds experiences and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

Positive Change Counseling Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Positive Change Counseling Center is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to