Associate Therapist I
Listed compensation
$100-$150/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Level: Experienced
- Job Location: Clearview San Diego OP - San Diego, CA
- Position Type: Contractor
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: $100.00 - $150.00Commission
- Job Category: Health Care, 1099 Contract Therapist Job Description: Group Facilitator Position Summary The Group Facilitator is responsible for facilitating therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for clients receiving outpatient mental health services. The facilitator supports clients in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, and strategies to support their mental health and overall well-being. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities
Facilitate group therapy and psychoeducational sessions for outpatient clients. Develop or utilize group materials and activities appropriate to client needs and treatment goals. Encourage client participation in a supportive, respectful, and therapeutic environment.
Maintain appropriate documentation of group sessions and client participation, as required. Collaborate with clinical staff regarding client progress and treatment needs, as appropriate. Maintain client confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy laws and professional standards.
Follow program policies, safety procedures, and applicable clinical and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field. Must hold an active license appropriate to the services provided, such as LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Psychologist, as applicable. Experience facilitating groups in a mental health or behavioral health setting preferred. Strong communication, interpersonal, and group facilitation skills. Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality. Independent Contractor Status This position is intended to be engaged as a 1099 independent contractor. The contractor is responsible for applicable taxes, insurance, professional licensing or registration, and maintaining any required credentials. The engagement and scope of services will be subject to the terms of the independent contractor agreement and applicable laws
- Compensation: $100-$150
per group ISJPOP Qualifications: Position requires a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling or psychology. Holds a clinical license, in good standing, within the state of California. Requires minimum of 2 years’ of experience working with clients with a primary mental health diagnosis.
A valid Driver's license and a generally clean driving record are required. Employees may be required to drive personal or company vehicles. State licensing DHS and DSS prohibit individuals with specific criminal charges, conducted by Livescan fingerprint checks. Exemptions offered.
For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U. S based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against companies of similar size within the behavioral healthcare industry.
In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location.
Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above. Other
Requirements
Requires clearance of TB test, criminal background check clearance, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements. Current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of start date.
Clearview Outpatient LLC provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Clearview Outpatient reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.
This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.” ISJPOP
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for outpatient clients, using appropriate materials and activities to support treatment goals and encourage participation. Document sessions, collaborate with clinical staff on client progress, maintain confidentiality, and follow program policies and applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Requires a master's degree in a relevant field and an active California clinical license in good standing, such as LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Psychologist. Requires at least two years of experience working with clients with a primary mental health diagnosis; a valid driver's license, background and TB clearances, and current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain them are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 18% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100 | BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in California | 1,663 active | 22,548 nationally | live on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 53% remote · 18% no call · 57% no weekends | 40 benchmarked listings |
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