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In Home Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69k-$84k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

If you’re driven to make a meaningful difference in your community and help shape brighter futures, Help Group is the place for you. As one of the largest nonprofits of our kind in the United States, we support individuals and families impacted by autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse, mental health challenges, and social-emotional needs through a wide range of programs, including academics, therapy, vocational training, and family services.

One of these programs, Partnerships for Families (PFF), is an early intervention initiative focused on preventing child maltreatment and strengthening families. Serving expectant parents and caregivers of children ages 0–5, PFF provides in-home therapeutic support, education, and resources to help families create safe, nurturing environments and build healthy futures.

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Join us and discover a meaningful, rewarding career making a lasting impact.

Position Details

  • Full-Time
  • Locations: Inglewood

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct strengths-based assessments and identify/prioritize the needs of children and families across all domains.
  • Provide field-based mental health services, case management, and crisis intervention (including 24-hour availability as needed).
  • Develop and implement individualized Family Support Plans in collaboration with families, multidisciplinary teams, and community supports.
  • Facilitate team meetings and ensure coordination among agencies, including DCFS, DMH, courts, schools, and healthcare providers.
  • Complete all required documentation, reports, and evaluations in compliance with program guidelines and agency policies.
  • Participate in supervision, trainings, and meetings while maintaining professional standards, flexibility in scheduling, and overall program support.

Qualifications

  • Registered with the BBS as an AMFT, APCC, ACSW, LMFT, LCSW, and LPCC in the State of California
  • Minimum one year of experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
  • Strong understanding of family-centered, strengths-based, and field-based service models, including group facilitation.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Knowledge of local community resources and experience working with diverse populations preferred
  • Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record required.

Benefits

Help Group offers wonderful training opportunities, a supportive, professional work environment, and great benefits, including:

Sign On Bonus

  • $2,500 - All BBS registered Full Time Therapists
  • Supervision towards licensure
  • We count EBP Certificate towards overall salary
  • Insurance plans for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - options for 100% employer sponsored plans
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Benefit Hub - Employee Rewards and Incentives
  • Pet Insurance

Learn more about our Partnerships for Families Click Here

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of Help Group.

Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, professional and academic experience, certification, training, responsibilities of the position, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.

Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire. Help Group reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Family support planningStrengths-based assessmentMultidisciplinary collaborationReportingChild maltreatment prevention

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 30% 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 ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$69k–$84kMental Health Therapy median $88k (middle half $81k–$102k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$69k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in California576 active7,479 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 30% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$3k sign-onCalifornia counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,512 in the last 30 days1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 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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Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $2,500
Supervision towards licensure
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
403b Retirement Plan
529 College Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Vacation and Sick Leave

Living in Inglewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$799k≈ 11.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,487/mo≈ 44% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.