Associate Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

Retirement plan

Paid sick, time off, and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Wellness or support programs

Job summary

Clear Behavioral Health is a mental health and substance use care provider offering a full continuum of services. The outpatient therapist will deliver individual and group psychotherapy, develop personalized treatment plans, and support clients’ recovery in a collaborative, compassionate environment.

The role requires a Master’s degree, registered therapist status, and a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience focused on adult mental health; supervision and ongoing professional development are

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required and licensed/registered as a therapist.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience focusing on adult mental health.
• Registration as AMFT/ACSW/APCC/LMFT/LCSW or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive individual psychotherapy and lead group sessions.
• Create and update weekly treatment plans and meet documentation deadlines.
• Collaborate with counselors to coordinate care and manage cases.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and Crisis Safety Plans for at-risk clients.
• May support additional programs remotely or within driving distance.

Skills

Individual psychotherapy

Group psychotherapy

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Empathy and boundaries

Education

Master’s degree

Registered Therapist status (AMFT/ACSW/APCC/LMFT/LCSW/LPCC)

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 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.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Retirement plan
• Paid sick, time off, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Other company - sponsored wellness or support programs

Pay:

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

Schedule:

• The schedule is Monday through Friday from 10am-630pm fully on-site.