Pre Licensed Therapist

Clarvida; Taft (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Paid vacation days

Paid sick leave

9 paid holidays

Health insurance

HSA/FSA options

DailyPay access

401(k) retirement plan

Licensure supervision & continuing ed.

Perks @Clarvida discounts

Job summary

Clarvida is hiring a Pre‑Licensed Therapist for our Taft, CA program. This full‑time role offers competitive pay, comprehensive training, and licensure supervision to support professional growth.

You will provide individual and group counseling, work with clients and networks, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within a trauma‑informed, person‑centered care model.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Registered as AMFT, APCC, or ASW in California.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with mental health patients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy for adults.
• Participate in crisis intervention and consultation.
• Assist clients with educational, vocational, social, and personal goal planning.
• Interdisciplinary treatment planning and program development.
• Document client progress and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Master's degree in Social Work/Cy

California AMFT/APCC/ASW registration

2+ years mental health experience

English communication skills

Valid CA driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work / Psychology / Counseling

Job description

Description

About the Role: Clarvida is hiring a Pre‑Licensed Therapist to join our program in Taft, CA.

This full‑time position offers competitive pay, comprehensive training, and access to licensure supervision.

As a Pre‑Licensed Therapist, you will work with clients, and social networks, to provide individual and group counseling that promotes education, early intervention, and recovery. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners within Clarvida’s person‑centered, trauma‑informed care model.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy adults


• Participate in crisis intervention and consultation when needed


• Assist clients with educational, vocational, social, and personal goal planning


• Take part in interdisciplinary treatment planning and program development


• Conduct therapeutic interviews, document client progress, and maintain clinical records


• Present or teach educational classes (e.g., parenting, anger management) and provide services in schools or via outreach


• Transport clients and provide outreach in community and school settings


• Fulfill productivity requirements (e.g., minimum hourly goals or caseload expectations)


• Perform on‑call or after‑hours duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field from an accredited institution


• Registered as Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) in California


• Minimum 2 years of experience working with mental health patients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings


• Direct clinical experience & case management skills; knowledge of rehabilitation philosophy


• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English


• Valid CA driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional training or experience in early psychosis intervention or youth mental health programs


• Familiarity with Medi‑Cal and working with clients who are uninsured or underinsured


• Experience providing therapy in school settings or outreach/community education

Compensation & Benefits

• $33.50‑$36.50 per hour **


• sign on bonus 1k**


• Paid vacation days (starting with ~12 days the first year; increases with tenure)


• Paid sick leave accumulating per pay period


• 9 Paid holidays (including Day after Thanksgiving)


• Medical, dental, vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) or FSA options


• Access to DailyPay–early access to your earnings


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Free licensure supervision & continuing education support


• Perks @Clarvida– Discounts, student loan refinancing, pet insurance, etc.

Work Location

Taft, CA – Services delivered primarily onsite and in community settings including schools and outreach environments.

Employment Type

Full‑time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

About Clarvida

Clarvida provides recovery‑focused behavioral health and substance use services in Southern California. With over 30 outpatient behavioral health locations across Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties, we deliver quality care rooted in evidence‑based and trauma‑informed practices.

Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values

Explore other job opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida