Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$70k-$71k
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Partner with us in making a positive change!
Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
Job Title
Mental Health Therapist (AMFT, ACSW, APCC)
Division/Program
Star View Community Services
Starting Compensation
70,000.00 - 71,400.00 USD Per Year
Working Location
Torrance, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Mon - Fri: 40 hours, flexible schedule
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
Professional Growth Opportunities
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
What you bring to SBHG (qualifications)
- Education & Compliance | Required for all levels:
- Education: Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related mental health field.
Driver's License: Valid California Driver's License with a driving record that meets company eligibility policies.
Experience: Two years’ experience in a mental health field with age group(s) to be served by the position in residential or outpatient settings preferred.
Licensure Requirements
Mental Health Specialist II (MHS II): Active registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC).
Mental Health Specialist III (MHS III): Active licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as a Licensed clinician (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC).
May be requested to obtain an LPS Certification to put in effect a 5150 hold.
This position may be requested to obtain additional certifications, as necessary, including evidenced based practices
- Language Skills
- Ability to speak Spanish Required
How you will make a difference (job overview)
This position has primary responsibility for mental health services and case management services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. The Mental Health Specialist provides mental health services (including assessment and evaluation as assigned) and other services to clients referred to in the Community Services Program. Services include but are not limited to individual, family, and collateral therapy, treatment planning, etc. He/she acts as liaison with external agencies and functions in teams with other clinical & support staff. S/he documents and bills for mental health and case management services and completes outcomes information. May be requested to obtain additional certifications as needed.
Division/Program Overview
- Population Served: Children, Adolescents, and Transition-Age Youth (TAY)
- Facility & Setting: Field-based / Community settings (schools, homes, and local community facilities)
Clinical Services: Comprehensive mental health care, psychiatric evaluation, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), individual/family therapy, and multidisciplinary care delivered by psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and clinicians
Length of Stay: Outpatient/community-based timeline (varies according to individual treatment plan and progress)
Skills & Transition: Interagency collaboration and transition support with school administrators, county social workers, probation officers, and case managers. Case management, parent partner support, life skills development, and wraparound community support services
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information
Jerevilla@starsinc.com
Key Responsibilities
The Mental Health Therapist provides comprehensive mental health services, including assessment, individual and family therapy, and treatment planning for children, adolescents, and adults. They also act as a liaison with external agencies and manage clinical documentation and outcomes reporting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a mental health field and possess a valid California Driver's License. Active registration or licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) is required, along with the ability to speak Spanish.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's 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, 46% are remote, 26% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k 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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