Associate Therapist/ Licensed Therapist

Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health; Dos Palos (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health in Dos Palos, CA seeks a developing clinician to grow through mentorship, supervision, and hands-on clinical work across PHP, IOP, residential, and adolescent services. You’ll deliver individual and group therapies, engage with a multidisciplinary team, and participate in ongoing development and quality improvement initiatives to support diverse client populations.

The role emphasizes ethical, culturally competent care, documentation accuracy, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Current state license as a mental health therapist (ACSW, AMFT, APCC).
• 1+ year of experience in mental health or substance abuse treatment preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, couples, and family therapy.
• Support clients navigating mental health and co-occurring challenges.
• Deliver crisis intervention and stabilization when needed.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches.
• Deliver care grounded in evidence-based practices (DBT, CBT, CPT, IFS, IPNB, trauma-informed).
• Contribute to assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Complete progress notes and discharge summaries with clinical justification.
• Collaborate with case managers, medical staff, and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Confidentiality

Written and verbal communication

Cultural competency

Time management

Self-motivation

Driving license

Education

Master's degree in Psychology / Social Work / Counseling

Tools

Word processing

Database/spreadsheet software

Job description

General Description Of The Position

This is more than a clinical role. It's a chance to be present at the moments that change lives — and to grow into the therapist you're meant to become. We believe in a simple but powerful vision: a community where everyone has access to the mental health care they need and deserve. Across our full continuum of care — PHP, IOP, residential, dual diagnosis, eating disorder, and adolescent services — our mission is clear: alleviate suffering, restore hope, and create lasting change for individuals, families, and communities.

Full-time Description

General Description Of The Position

This is more than a clinical role. It's a chance to be present at the moments that change lives — and to grow into the therapist you're meant to become. We believe in a simple but powerful vision: a community where everyone has access to the mental health care they need and deserve. Across our full continuum of care — PHP, IOP, residential, dual diagnosis, eating disorder, and adolescent services — our mission is clear: alleviate suffering, restore hope, and create lasting change for individuals, families, and communities.

Who we're looking for

You're a developing clinician who wants more than a caseload — you want mentorship, clinical depth, and work that actually matters. You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments. You're energized by complexity, not intimidated by it. Great clinical work doesn't happen by accident — it's developed, supported, and continuously strengthened. At Tatum, we invest in our therapists through structured supervision, in-house training, and a team culture built around clinical excellence. You'll work alongside case managers, medical staff, and experienced clinicians — with real support at every step.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Salary: $72,000 - $80,000 /YR

What You’ll Do

Direct Clinical Care

• Provide individual, group, couples, and family therapy
• Support clients navigating mental health and co-occurring challenges
• Deliver crisis intervention and stabilization when needed
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches accordingly
• Deliver care grounded in evidence-based practices, including DBT, CBT, CPT, IFS, Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) and trauma-informed care.

Assessment & Treatment Planning

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments
• Develop individualized, clinically appropriate treatment plans
• Evaluate level of care needs based on medical necessity
• Support discharge planning to promote long-term success

Documentation & Clinical Integrity

• Complete progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in a timely manner
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory, ethical, and insurance standards
• Maintain accuracy, clarity, and clinical justification in all records

Collaboration & Team-Based Care

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including case managers, medical staff, and leadership
• Participate in case consultations and team meetings
• Coordinate care with admissions and administrative teams to support smooth client transitions

Growth & Professional Development

• Engage in supervision and ongoing clinical development
• In-house training
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and best practice implementationStrengthen clinical judgment, documentation skills, and therapeutic approach

Why this role is different

• You’ll work across a full continuum of care — which means you’ll actually see where clients go, how they progress, and what makes the difference at each level
• You’ll be part of a collaborative clinical team that consults together, challenges each other, and takes the work seriously
• You’ll gain exposure to complex, diverse populations and clinical presentations
• You’ll be supervised and supported in a way that develops your clinical identity, not just your hours toward licensure

What We’re Looking For

• A developing clinician who is genuinely drawn to behavioral health — especially complex, high-acuity presentations
• Someone who values both clinical quality and human connection
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• The ability to stay grounded and thoughtful in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• A commitment to ethical, culturally responsive, and compassionate care

Why join us

A lot of places say they invest in their clinicians. We mean it structurally — through supervision, in-house training, case consultation, and a team culture where asking hard clinical questions is expected, not avoided. TPEG exists because the Central Valley needs and deserves a continuum of behavioral health care. The programs we've built serve people who often have nowhere else to go. That's not a marketing line — it shapes how we show up every day. You'll grow here. You'll be challenged here. You’ll know that the work you're doing matters. You belong here.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• LICENSURE: Applicant must have a current state license as a mental health therapist (ACSW, AMFT, APCC), with an active 1st associate number in accordance with the Board of Behavioral Services (BBS).
• RELATED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in mental health / substance abuse treatment field preferred.
• SKILLS: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• OTHER EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Experience working with culturally diverse individuals and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening the engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with diverse populations.
• Familiarity with equity and/or diversity initiatives within an organization.
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently and use initiative to accomplish complex assignments with general instruction and guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and integrity on the job with confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to organize time and other resources to perform multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to provide effective team leadership.
• Proficiency in word processing and database and/or spreadsheet applications.
• Physical and mental attributes are sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize merit, excellence and intelligence in staff and potential employees.
• Valid Driver's License / Clean Driving Record
• Ability to pass Department of Justice (DOJ) Background Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in English Language
• Proficient communicator

Working Conditions

• Work settings vary from offices, program sites, and stakeholder locations
• Travel modes can include the use of company or personal transportation

Salary Description 72,000K - 80,000K