Associate Therapist I (35212)

Odyssey Behavioral Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearview Outpatient LLC seeks an Experienced Group Facilitator to lead outpatient therapy and psychoeducational groups. This independent contractor role focuses on helping clients develop coping, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills within a supportive setting.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field and an active license/registration, with prior group facilitation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field.
• Active associate registration or license (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Psychologist).
• Experience facilitating groups in mental health or behavioral health settings preferred.
• Strong communication and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group therapy and psychoeducational sessions for outpatient clients.
• Develop or utilize group materials and activities appropriate to client needs and treatment goals.
• Encourage client participation in a supportive, respectful, and therapeutic environment.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of group sessions and client participation, as required.
• Collaborate with clinical staff regarding client progress and treatment needs, as appropriate.
• Maintain client confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy laws and professional standards.
• Follow program policies, safety procedures, and applicable clinical and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Group facilitation

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, MFT/related field

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: San Diego, CA 92108, Position Type: Contractor, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $100.00 - $150.00 Commission, Job Category: Health Care, 1099 Contract Therapist

The Group Facilitator is responsible for facilitating therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for clients receiving outpatient mental health services. The facilitator supports clients in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, and strategies to support their mental health and overall well-being.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate group therapy and psychoeducational sessions for outpatient clients.
• Develop or utilize group materials and activities appropriate to client needs and treatment goals.
• Encourage client participation in a supportive, respectful, and therapeutic environment.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of group sessions and client participation, as required.
• Collaborate with clinical staff regarding client progress and treatment needs, as appropriate.
• Maintain client confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy laws and professional standards.
• Follow program policies, safety procedures, and applicable clinical and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Must hold an active associate registration or license appropriate to the services provided, such as AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Psychologist, as applicable.
• Experience facilitating groups in a mental health or behavioral health setting preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Independent Contractor Status

This position is intended to be engaged as a 1099 independent contractor. The contractor is responsible for applicable taxes, insurance, professional licensing or registration, and maintaining any required credentials. The engagement and scope of services will be subject to the terms of the independent contractor agreement and applicable laws.

Compensation

$100-$150 per group

For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U.S based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against companies of similar size within the behavioral healthcare industry. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Other Requirements

• A valid Driver's license and a generally clean driving record are required. Employees may be required to drive personal or company vehicles.
• State licensing DHS and DSS prohibit individuals with specific criminal charges, conducted by Livescan fingerprint checks. Exemptions offered.
• Requires clearance of TB test, criminal background check clearance, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of start date.

Clearview Outpatient LLC provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Clearview Outpatient reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.”