Mental Health Associate Therapist - Outpatient

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Associate Therapist - Outpatient at Discovery Behavioral Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Mental Health Therapy position at Discovery Behavioral Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Discovery Behavioral Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $70k to $80k annually.

This position is based in Newport Beach, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Therapeutic Rapport, Clinical Documentation, Psychoeducational Groups, Clinical Assessments, Crisis Management, Utilization Reviews, Discharge Planning, Family Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Associate Therapist provides treatment services as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and leading therapy groups. They also conduct clinical assessments, manage cases, and facilitate discharge planning.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.