Licensed Therapist (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW) - Youth STRTP
Listed compensation
$79k-$84k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Center For Positive Changes - SAN DIEGO, CA, Salary Range: $79000.00 - $84000.00Salary, Licensed Therapist (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW) – Youth STRTP Center for Positive Changes (CFPC) is a nonprofit behavioral health organization operating six Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTPs) across San Diego County. We provide behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth, including youth involved with Child Welfare Services and the Justice System. We are seeking a Licensed Therapist to join our clinical team. This position is ideal for a licensed LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW who wants to provide meaningful clinical services to youth while working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The Licensed Therapist provides Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches.
- vision, team meetings, trainings, and continuing education. Maintain compliance with applicable CFPC, Community Care Licensing, CARF, DHCS/STRTP, HIPAA, HITECH, and other applicable requirements. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: A qualified candidate must be registered with the state of California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and meet requirements for one (1) or more of the following: 1. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) AND at least one (1) year of experience working in a residential treatment facility or outpatient mental health program, preferably with children and adolescents. OR 2. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) AND at least one (1) year of experience working in a residential treatment facility or outpatient mental health program, preferably with children and adolescents. OR 3. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) AND at least one (1) years of experience working in a residential treatment facility or outpatient mental health program, preferably with children and adolescents.
Key Responsibilities
The Licensed Therapist provides specialty mental health services, including individual, family, and group therapy, within a residential treatment setting. They are responsible for conducting clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid California license as an LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW. A minimum of one year of experience in a residential or outpatient mental health program, specifically with children and adolescents, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$103k (168 salary observations; 244 listings), vs ~$82k nationally (6,408 salary observations; 14,559 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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