Part-Time Licensed Therapist
Listed compensation
starting at $60 /hr
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Job Description
Part-Time Licensed Therapist — Hourly hybrid position
About the role
We are seeking a part-time licensed therapist to join our growing team in Ontario, California. The ideal candidate has strong clinical skills and play therapy skills in treating trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and depressive disorders using evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Candidates must hold a valid California license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Location: in our Ontario office near Ontario Mills Mall
Hourly rate: starting at $60 per hour
Schedule
Part-time, with a combination of in-office and telehealth. Weekly hours at minimum of 12 hours per week, must be available 2 evenings per week.
What You’ll Do
- Provide therapy to individuals ages 6 and older, with a caseload aligned with your scheduled part-time hours.
- Use evidence-based interventions to address trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and depressive disorders.
- Incorporate play therapy and other child-centered interventions when appropriate.
- Conduct intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Complete timely, accurate progress notes and maintain client records.
- Collaborate with clinical supervisors and multidisciplinary team members to support client care.
Qualifications
- Must hold an active California license as an LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW
- Must reside in California and within a reasonable commuting distance of Ontario, CA
- Minimum of 2 years of experience providing mental health therapy services with children and teens required
- Training and experience in evidence-based therapeutic practices required
- Competency in treating trauma, anxiety, and depressive disorders required
- Commitment to culturally competent, inclusive, and ethical mental health care
Benefits of Working With Us
- Set your own schedule: Create a schedule that fits your life.
- Hybrid work model: Enjoy the flexibility of in-person and virtual sessions.
- Minimal paperwork: Spend less time on administrative tasks and more time supporting clients.
- Paid sick time: Take time to rest and recover when you need it.
- Administrative support: Get help with day-to-day practice needs so you can focus on client care.
- Phone and internet reimbursement
About Blue Oak Counseling Services, Inc.
At Blue Oak Counseling Services, we believe exceptional care starts with clinicians who feel supported, connected, and valued. As a women-owned, client-centered mental health practice, we provide compassionate, culturally responsive therapy that helps individuals and families make meaningful, lasting changes.
Join a team that values your clinical expertise, encourages professional growth, and makes space for collaboration. Here, you can build meaningful connections with clients while working alongside colleagues who share your commitment to ethical, evidence-based care.
If you’re passionate about helping others and looking for a supportive place to grow, we’d love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
Provide evidence-based therapy to individuals aged 6 and older, including trauma, anxiety, and depressive disorder treatment. Conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain accurate clinical records while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time Licensed Therapist at Blue Oak Counseling Services 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 counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 44% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k | Mental Health Therapy median $68k (middle half $59k–$116k)49 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$113k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in California | 608 active | 7,969 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 40% remote · 44% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Counselor listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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