Outpatient Psychotherapist - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Listed compensation
$90K - $100K
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · hybrid
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Position Summary
The Psychotherapist is a pivotal contributor in the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based clinical care to individuals participating in outpatient programs. This master’s-level clinician is responsible for providing individual and group therapy, conducting comprehensive intake assessments, and ensuring the timely completion of clinical documentation to maintain continuity of care.
This a hybrid (three days onsite, two remote) is ideally suited for an experienced (2+ years post licensure), highly compassionate clinician with a robust foundation in protocol-driven, evidence-based therapeutic modalities and a commitment to assisting patients in managing acute mental health conditions within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical setting.
Location
Hybrid Work–In Person: Fremont, CA and remote.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver individual and group psychotherapy services to patients in outpatient settings, utilizing empirically supported treatment approaches.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to formulate and execute individualized treatment plans.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in strict compliance with all legal, ethical, and organizational standards.
Participate actively in scheduled clinical supervision, consultation sessions, and team meetings.
Adhere to structured therapy protocols and programmatic models of care to ensure clinical consistency and excellence.
Respond effectively to clinical crises and strictly observe established risk-management procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Social Work
- Current independent or associate clinical licensure in the state of California (LCSW)
Prior clinical experience in Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), hospital, or medical center environments is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based treatments for mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders.
- Proficiency in utilizing telehealth platforms and conducting remote clinical work.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and clinical documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing acute psychiatric presentations, including crisis intervention and safety planning.
- Ability to work autonomously while effectively contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Company Mission & Vision
We are the future of brain health, integrating care delivery, technological innovation, and research breakthroughs to enhance the understanding of brain biology and to diagnose, treat, and ultimately cure brain disorders across all stages of life.
Compensation & Benefits
- The compensation structure for this position includes:
- $90,000 - $100,000 annually (FT)
We reserve the right to modify benefit offerings at any time, in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Work Authorization
Sponsorship for employment authorization may be considered on a case-by-case basis, contingent upon the specific role and the qualifications of the candidate.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement
We are unequivocally committed to fostering a workplace environment that is inclusive, respectful, and entirely free from discrimination. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and base employment decisions solely on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by California or federal law.
In adherence to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Should a reasonable accommodation be required during the application or hiring process, please contact us directly; we are prepared to assist.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess current California LCSW licensure. At least two years of post-licensure experience in clinical environments such as IOP or PHP is highly desirable.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Psychotherapist - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Salma Health a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Social Work) — ranked against 115 active Mental Health Therapy (Social Work) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Mental Health Therapy — Social Worker Career Context
Salma Health holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 90/100, 4 active listings.
Of the 40 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 33% have no call, 60% 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 ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k 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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