Associate Therapist

Mental Healthcare Careers; Santa Clarita (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental/Vision coverage

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

New U Therapy Center & Family Services in California seeks an Associate Therapist to join its multidisciplinary mental health practice. You will maintain a caseload of 25 clients, delivering individual, family, and couples therapy within a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes measurable outcomes, timely documentation, and ongoing professional development. We offer robust benefits, a hybrid work schedule, and locations in Torrance, Westlake Village, and Valencia.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or related field.
• 1000+ post-graduate clinical hours toward licensure.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Desire to grow within a group private practice and remain after licensure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of 25 active clients, providing high-quality outpatient mental health therapy to individuals, couples, and families.
• Help clients set meaningful goals and work toward measurable outcomes.
• Diligently track clients’ progress and serve as an accountability partner.
• Complete clinical documentation in a timely and legally compliant manner.
• Actively participate as a positive and collaborative member of the clinical team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Client-centered care

Education

Master’s degree in psychology/counseling

1000+ post-graduate clinical hours

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform

Job description

Join Our Growing Team at New U Therapy Center & Family Services!

New U Therapy Center & Family Services is a well-established multidisciplinary mental health practice with locations in Valencia, Torrance, and Westlake Village. We are passionate about providing high-quality, compassionate care to our local communities and are committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of the individuals and families we serve. Our practice offers a comprehensive range of mental health services, including psychiatric services, individual and family therapy, and functional psychiatry, allowing us to provide personalized and collaborative care based on each client’s unique needs. We are passionate about providing high-quality, compassionate, and integrative care to our communities and are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, collaborative, and experienced Associate Therapist to join our growing team, with a focus on providing meaningful psychotherapy services while working alongside a diverse and supportive multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

• A Well-Established Local Practice: Join a practice with deep roots in the Torrance community and a strong reputation for excellence in mental health care.
• Supportive Environment: Enjoy individual and group supervision, collaborative peer support, and ongoing mentorship from our Clinical Director and Supervisor.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible schedules, including remote and in-person options, and opportunities to work weekends if desired.
• Diverse Clientele: Work with children, teens, adults, and couples, offering personalized and ethical care.
• No Marketing Needed: We maintain a steady stream of clients to help you build and sustain a full caseload.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain a caseload of 25 active clients, providing high-quality outpatient mental health therapy to individuals, couples, and families.
• Help clients set meaningful goals and work toward measurable outcomes.
• Diligently track clients’ progress and serve as an accountability partner.
• Complete clinical documentation in a timely and legally compliant manner.
• Actively participate as a positive and collaborative member of the clinical team.

What You’ll Need

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• Completion of at least 1,000 post-graduate clinical hours toward licensure.
• Strong commitment to building therapeutic relationships and achieving meaningful outcomes for clients.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A desire to grow within a group private practice and remain with us after licensure.
• No history of receiving services from New U Therapy Center & Family Services.
• No immediate family member currently receiving services from New U Therapy Center & Family Services

What We Offer

• $500 sign-on bonus
• Competitive hourly rates.
• 100% Health Insurance and 75% Dental and Vision Insurance for employee coverage only
• Company sponsored Life Insurance Coverage
• Supplemental AFLAC insurance
• 401K with up to 3% matching to help secure your financial future.
• Up to two weeks paid vacation and 40 hours paid sick time
• Six paid holidays per year
• A collaborative, team-oriented work culture that fosters professional growth.
• Fully equipped, comfortable office space in Torrance, Westlake Village, and Valencia.
• Comprehensive administrative support to handle scheduling and paperwork.
• Access to an electronic health record platform for seamless documentation.
• Opportunities to develop your clinical expertise and grow within a thriving clinic.
• Team-building and culture-building activities
• Monthly company lunches/events
• Competitive Compensation
• Collaborative and Friendly Work Culture
• Credentialing to insurance panels provided
• Professional development and trainings
• Annual CEU reimbursement stipend
• Access to innovative trainings such as ketamine-assisted therapy and others

Rates

Up to $40-$44 per clinical hour

Work Set-up

Hybrid - one to two days a week to provide in- person therapy.

New U Therapy Center & Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.