Associate Therapist: Mentorship & Impact in Behavioral Health

Sierra Meadows & Ascend Behavioral Health; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Structured supervision

In-house training

Job summary

Sierra Meadows & Ascend Behavioral Health in Fresno is seeking a developing clinician for a comprehensive mental health therapy role across PHP, IOP, residential, and more. You will receive mentorship, formal supervision, and in-house training to deepen clinical skills while making a meaningful impact.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, a salary of $72,000–$80,000 per year, and up to a $5,000 new-hire sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• State license as a mental health therapist (ACSW, AMFT, APCC).
• Minimum of one year of experience in mental health / substance abuse treatment preferred.

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 accordingly.
• Deliver care grounded in evidence-based practices (DBT, CBT, CPT, IFS, IPNB, trauma-informed care).
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Sierra Meadows & Ascend Behavioral Health in Fresno is seeking a developing clinician for a comprehensive mental health therapy role across PHP, IOP, residential, and more. You will receive mentorship, formal supervision, and in-house training to deepen clinical skills while making a meaningful impact.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, a salary of $72,000–$80,000 per year, and up to a $5,000 new-hire sign-on bonus.