Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$41.94-$52.01/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Position Title: Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Department: All Patient Care Programs
Reports To: Program Director / Clinical Director
Position Summary
Responsible for providing direct service, including individual, couple/family or group psychotherapy, consultations, and crisis intervention. Implement the treatment philosophy of Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC). Reports to the Program Director or designee for administrative activities, and to the Clinical Director for clinical matters, unless the immediate supervisor is a licensed mental health professional.
Benefits Package
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Care Plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Competitive wages
- Stability and career advancement
- Continuing Education Opportunities
Clinical Responsibilities Shall Include
1. Conducting assessments of patients at the time of admission and re-assessments as required
2. Mental status examinations
3. Providing appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on a review of the patient’s history, signs and symptoms
4. Proper documentation in the medical record of services rendered
5. Individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy, as needed
6. Crisis intervention services, including 5150 determinations
7. Treatment planning
8. Participation in medical record reviews
9. Utilization review activities, as required
10. Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements (i. e., suspected abuse; Tarasoff), professional boundaries and related issues.
11. Other duties as assigned by Director/Administration Supervision/Training shall include:
1. Providing supervision to counseling staff as deemed appropriate..
2. Conducting performance evaluations of interns or staff, if applicable to the position.
3. In-service training to staff and/or trainees on mental health topics, as required.
Administrative Duties Shall Include
1. Attending clinical and administrative committee meetings, as requested.
2. Maintaining proper documentation, as necessary, of clinical supervision
3. Participating in community events, presentations, meetings, and outreach on behalf of TTC
4. Additional functions as specifically requested by the Clinical Director or Program Director.
Education
A Masters or Doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or social science. Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Science as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC.
Experience
Minimum of one (1) year experience in evaluating and/or treating persons suffering from substance use and/or mental health disorders. Prior supervisory experience preferred but not required.
Setting
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides integrated healthcare services.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.
ADA Requirement
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.
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Key Responsibilities
The therapist is responsible for providing direct clinical services including individual, family, and group psychotherapy, as well as crisis intervention. They will also conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide clinical supervision to staff or interns.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in a relevant field and be licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Science as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC. A minimum of one year of experience in treating substance use or mental health disorders is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 24% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $87k–$108k | Mental Health Therapy median $69k (middle half $64k–$76k)40 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$88k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in California | 581 active | 7,917 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 24% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,527 in the last 30 days | 1,434 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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