Associate Therapist (Palm Desert)

Renewal Health Group

4 days ago

Palm Desert, California$62.4K - $70.7KFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Renewal Health Group as a Associate Therapist – Substance Abuse & Mental Health in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts client psychosocial assessment, develops and monitors the implementation of individualized treatment plans, carries out client intake process, and is available to solve any pertinent issues.

Collaborates with treatment team comprised of clinical staff, including the clinical director, program director, medical personnel and counselors.

Identify client's negative behaviors by asking personal questions and monitoring their actions.

Requirements

Master's degree from accredited social work, marriage and family therapy or psychology program.

Registration with State of California Board of Behavioral Health as a registered associate (AMFT, APCC or ACSW) with number.

Experience working with substance use and mental health, in a treatment center preferred.

Able to maintain a professional manner with staff, clients, and visitors.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $62.4K - $70.7K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Renewal Health Group in United States.

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyFamily therapyCase managementPsychosocial assessmentTreatment planningCrisis managementClinical documentationElectronic health recordsSubstance abuse counselingMental health counselingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProfessional boundariesKipu

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Associate Therapist (Palm Desert) position at Renewal Health Group includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Addiction Medicine — Psychologist Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Renewal Health Group 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Palm Desert, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($250k–$250k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Individual therapy, Group therapy, Family therapy, Case management, Psychosocial assessment, Treatment planning, Crisis management, Clinical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Associate Therapist provides individual, group, and family counseling while managing a caseload and developing individualized treatment plans. They collaborate with the clinical team to monitor client progress, conduct assessments, and provide effective crisis management.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Licensing Fee Reimbursement, Education Assistance, Employee Referral Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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