Associate Therapist

Clear Behavioral Health; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Behavioral Health in Pasadena, CA seeks an on-site Therapist for outpatient services, providing individual and group psychotherapy with evidence-based practices. You will craft personalized treatment plans and manage client care from admission to discharge.

Requirements include AMFT/LMFT/ACS W/etc., a Master’s degree, and at least 1 year of clinical experience with adults and teens. The role is full-time, with daytime hours and supervision blocks; competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill in planning and leading psychotherapy groups.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to diverse clients and staff.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive individual psychotherapy to clients.
• Lead group psychotherapy sessions, developing topics based on client needs and evidence-based practices.
• Manage up to 25 client-facing service hours per week with up to 15 hours for admin/non-billable duties.
• Responsible for therapeutic care from admission through discharge.
• Complete suicide risk assessments and Crisis Safety Plans for at-risk clients.
• May support additional programs remotely or at nearby locations.
• Participate in weekly clinical meetings to assist treatment planning and goal setting.
• Create and update weekly treatment plans and ensure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with counselors to coordinate care and address client concerns.
• Facilitate connection, communication, and conflict resolution among staff and clients.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Professional development

Clinical assessment

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Registered therapist status

Job description

Clear Behavioral Health is dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges through compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care. We provide a full continuum of services, including detox, dual diagnosis treatment, residential and outpatient programs, and specialized mental health services, all delivered by a multidisciplinary team of experienced clinicians and support professionals. Our person-centered approach focuses on treating the whole individual, while empowering clients with the tools, structure, and support needed to achieve long-term recovery and lasting stability

Position Summary

As a therapist for our outpatient you will provide professional mental health services to a variety of clients. This role involves delivering exceptional care to clients through individual and group therapy sessions, creating personalized treatment plans and fostering a supportive environment for mental health healing and growth.

Essential Responsibilities

Client Care and Psychotherapy

• Provide intensive individual psychotherapy to clients.
• Lead group psychotherapy sessions, developing topics based on client needs and evidence-based practices.
• Manage and deliver up to 25 client-facing service hours per week, with up to 15 hours allocated for administrative and non-billable duties.
• Responsible for the therapeutic care of clients from admission through discharge.
• Complete suicide risk assessments and Crisis Safety Plans for all at-risk teen and adult clients.
• May be expected to support additional programs or tracks, either remotely or at locations within driving distance.

Treatment Planning and Collaboration

• Participate weekly in clinical meetings to assist in treatment planning and goal setting.
• Create and update individualized weekly treatment plans and ensure all documentation deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with other counselors to coordinate care, manage cases, and address client concerns.

Environment and Team Support

• Facilitate connection, communication, and conflict resolution among staff and clients to maintain a safe and supportive recovery environment.
• Demonstrate and model healthy emotional and physical boundaries for both staff and clients.
• Assist in the training and mentorship of other Therapists.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Registered Therapist status (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or equivalent).
• Hold a Master’s degree.
• A minimum of 1 year's clinical experience, focusing on adult and adolescent mental health.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated skill in planning and leading psychotherapy groups.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to the needs of diverse clients and staff.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Ability to diagnose behavioral health problems and disorders and develop treatment plan based on a completed assessment.
  
• Knowledge of diagnostic impressions or criteria.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress.
• Involve and advise family members when appropriate.
• Knowledge of individual and group therapy techniques.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical skills of empathy, joining, observation and assessment.

Pay

• Associate pay range is between $30-$38 per hour depending on experience, certifications, and hours accumulated.

Schedule

• The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11am-730pm fully on-site, plus Tuesdays for a 2 hour supervision block and Thursdays from 2PM to 4PM for a weekly clinical meeting and which may be attended virtually.