IOP Therapist

ocdanxietycenters; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO 15 days

HSA with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

OCD Anxiety Centers in Temecula, CA is seeking a licensed therapist to join our ERP-focused OCD and anxiety treatment team. The role requires licensing, evening hours, and in-person work Mon-Fri 11:00 am - 8:00 pm.

You will provide psychotherapeutic interventions, collaborate with the treatment team, maintain thorough documentation, and contribute to a supportive, growth-driven culture. We offer competitive pay, retirement plan, generous PTO, benefits, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Current and unrestricted state licensure as a therapist.
• Licensed therapist required for the role.
• Evening hours availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides validation in a warm, safe environment and keeps clients motivated to work through distress and eliminate neutralizing behaviors.
• Collaborates with the treatment team on scheduling and client concerns, including interventions and customer service issues.
• Maintains progress notes and group therapy notes for clients within the caseload and ensures high client satisfaction.
• Oversees psychotherapeutic interventions for OCD and anxiety, including treatment planning and crisis management.
• Plans and runs group sessions per the facility's evidence-based protocol for clients of all ages.
• Utilizes de-escalation techniques and crisis planning, supporting a positive team culture.
• Adheres to company policies and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Licensed therapist

Strong communication

Multitask

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree or higher in social work, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, Pd.D, Psy.D.

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Your Role:

• Licensed Therapist Required: You must be a licensed therapist to qualify for this position
• Evening Hours: The position requires evenings.
  • In-Person, Monday to Friday from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm.

The Company You’ll Join

Our mission is to empower individuals and families to regain control of their lives. We work with clients who are often deeply impacted by symptoms that interfere with daily functioning. We provide structured, evidence-based treatment that helps clients build fulfilling, healthy, and productive lives.

Our clinical approach is grounded in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a leading evidence-based treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders. We maintain a strong commitment to ongoing clinical education and training to ensure high-quality, consistent care.

Our Investment in You

• Competitive base pay

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous paid time off:

  • 15 days PTO

  • 5 sick days

  • 9 paid holidays

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with up to 80% of premiums covered by the company (varies based on coverage level)

• HSA with company contribution

• Tuition reimbursement and CEU support

• Company-paid life insurance + voluntary supplemental options

• Paid, specialized training from day one

• Ongoing professional development and advancement pathways

The Team You’ll Work With

The success of our organization is dependent on the trust and confidence we earn from our employees, clients, and community. Our values are connected to our work at The OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center and are measured against the highest possible standards of ethical business conduct.

• We act with integrity and communicate honestly and openly
• We are passionate about meeting the company’s needs and delivering for our clients
• We are accountable for all our own actions
• We work together as a team and are committed to excellence and innovation
• We respect each other and celebrate our diversity

We set the bar that high for practical and aspirational reasons. Candidates with similar ethical standards, who have the ability to adapt in a fast-moving working culture, and are committed to providing excellent client service are encouraged to apply.

The Purpose of Your Role

The Clinician l supports and ensures the IOP team and clients function safely, effectively, and efficiently to promote the best quality and output standards. They support specific department task completion, communication, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and time and priority management. They collaborate with the team to ensure the maintenance of treatment fidelity, company policy and procedure, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a team player, who is open to feedback, willing to take initiative to learn specialized treatment, and is not afraid to fail.

Responsibilities:

• Provides validation in a warm, safe environment and keeps clients motivated to work through distress and eliminate neutralizing behaviors. Engages with clients through clinical interactions, interventions and development of skills
• Works closely with direct manager and the treatment team to adhere to programming and operations. Engaging in communication and problem solving with all members of the treatment team. Specifically, client scheduling needs and supporting the Behavioral Health Technicians team with treatment concerns, including but not limited to interventions and customer service issues
• Maintains all written documentation such as progress notes, group therapy notes, for clients based on the current corporate designated caseload capacity and actively participates in creating high client satisfaction in treatment and managing potential grievances
• Oversees the psychotherapeutic intervention provided to a client during treatment for OCD and other mental health disorders, including case conceptualization, development of treatment plan, maintains a skillful and organized IOP, records comprehensive documentation, crisis planning and management. May also perform mental health assessments and on an on-going basis will monitor for differential diagnosis
• Plans, organizes, implements and runs lesson plans for group settings, treatment, coordination of treatment, individual psychotherapy with the facility's evidence- based protocol for clients of all ages.
• Proficient in utilizing de-escalation techniques, crisis planning, and management
• Takes an active role in supporting and modeling business processes that are both current and in development while supporting and cultivating a positive culture on their team
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

The Skills and Expertise You Have:

• Master's degree or higher in social work, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, Pd.D, Psy.D.
• Current and unrestricted state licensure
• Presents self in a professional manner
• Must be punctual and maintain excellent attendance
• Organized, detail-oriented, takes initiative, and completes job responsibilities independently
• Multitask, problem-solve, interpersonal skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Thrives in a changing work environment and demonstrates flexibility
• Accurate and efficient electronic data entry
• Proficient knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computer software
• Physical demands of the job include sitting at a desk or table for extended periods, bending, lifting, and walking

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience in mental health position
• OCD and anxiety experience
• Cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy experience

Disclaimer

OCD Anxiety Centers has not designed this job description to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Furthermore, OCD Anxiety Centers reserves the right to change or assign new duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time, with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) statement

OCD Anxiety Centers is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law. This applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, working conditions, scheduling, benefits, wage and salary administration, disciplinary action, termination, social, educational, and recreational programs.

Learn More

https://www.ocdanxietycenters.com/about-us/