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Stella Mental Health
Santa Monica, California · Hybrid

Associate Therapist-Hybrid (Santa Monica, California)

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72.8K - $83.2K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 7mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time Associate Therapist -Licensed in California to join our team of dedicated professionals.

As a therapist at Stella Mental Health, you will work closely with our interdisciplinary team of professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, dietitians, occupational therapists, and yoga instructors, to develop and implement personalized treatment plans for each patient.

You will have the opportunity to provide therapy for patients in all levels of care (PHP, IOP, and OP) as well as work with patients using TMS and ketamine. We are looking for a therapist to conduct individual therapy.

Our current therapists specialize in an array of orientations, ranging from psychodynamic to EMDR to CBT, so we do not have a particular preference for therapeutic orientation for the therapist we hire in this role.

The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and skilled therapist who has experience working with patients with mental health disorders and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. A strong interest in neuromodulation and psychedelic medicine is preferred.

Stella Mental Health also offers opportunities for clinical research and encourages ongoing learning and development for our staff. We provide training in neuromodulation and psychedelic medicine and offer a supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth.

Responsibilities Include

  • 1:1 psychotherapy, with some groups
  • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments
  • Develop comprehensive treatment plans with proper documentation
  • Collaborate with clinic personnel and outside referral sources
  • Conduct peer reviews with the utilization review team when needed

Qualifications

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)

  • Active California state registration: Required
  • Experience with treatment-resistant depression: Preferred
  • Experience with PTSD and complex trauma: Preferred
  • This is a full-time hybrid role
  • Three days remote (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays)
  • Two days onsite at our Santa Monica, CA clinic (Tuesdays and Fridays)
  • Required hours for this role are 11am -7pm Pacific time (Monday - Friday)

At Stella, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential values that enrich our work environment and enhance our ability to serve diverse communities. We strive to integrate these values into every aspect of our organization, from hiring and training to policies and practices. Our vision is to be a leader in delivering patient-centered care that respects and celebrates diversity, promotes equity and inclusion, and improves health outcomes for all.

What We Offer

  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • A mission-driven organization that makes a positive impact on people's lives.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include providing one-on-one psychotherapy, with some group sessions, conducting biopsychosocial assessments, and developing comprehensive treatment plans with proper documentation. The therapist will also collaborate with clinic personnel and participate in peer reviews with the utilization review team when necessary.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment Planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Therapist-Hybrid (Santa Monica, California) at Stella Mental Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% 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 ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k 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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  • No weekends
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About Stella Mental Health

Mental Health Care
Westmont, Ilinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Supportive and collaborative work environment
Mission-driven organization
Training in neuromodulation and psychedelic medicine
Clinical research opportunities