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Loma Linda
Murrieta, California

Clinical Therapist 2-Out

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43.04-$57.89/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 57m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Clinical Therapist (CT) 2-Outpatient demonstrates advanced clinical, problem solving and crisis intervention skills. Serves as a resource to other clinical therapists and the multi-disciplinary team members.

Conducts clinical services, participates in case management, discharge planning, and intervenes in high-risk situations. The CT 2-Outpatient complies with all legal and regulatory reporting requirements, interventions, documentation and referrals.

The CT 2-Outpatient collaborates with the treatment team, collateral contacts and community agencies to deliver the highest quality patient care services. The CT 2-Outpatient works within the scope of designated state license to provide clinical supervision to pre-licensed staff. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience

Completion of a Master's degree in social work, marriage family therapy, counseling related field or completion of a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from a regionally accepted accredited institution is required. One year of experience in a behavior health care setting is required, two years preferred. Minimum two years of experience in an acute psychiatric facility with age specific population is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of psychotherapy theory and techniques. Able to identify need for supervision/consultation, utilize such appropriately, and accept direction. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.

Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; defuse aggravated situations with patients and families; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction.

Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.

Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications: MFT, LPCC, Psychologist or LCSW license is required.

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of diversity.

We provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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We appreciate your interest in Loma Linda and wish you success in your job search!

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Therapist provides advanced clinical services, crisis intervention, and case management within an outpatient setting. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide clinical supervision to pre-licensed staff while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or a doctoral degree in clinical psychology. A valid MFT, LPCC, Psychologist, or LCSW license is required along with at least one year of experience in a behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Critical ThinkingRegulatory ComplianceInterdisciplinary CollaborationCommunicationTime Management

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 18% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$90k–$120kMental Health Therapy median $70k (middle half $63k–$80k)45 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in California586 active7,912 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 18% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,534 in the last 30 days1,455 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−3.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Loma Linda

Hospitals and Health Care
Loma Linda, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Disability Insurance
Reasonable Accommodations

Living in Murrieta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$603k
Typical market rent
$2,650/mo
Residents’ average commute
37 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.