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Citrus Counseling Services
Redlands, California

Associate Mental Health Therapist - AMFT, APCC, ASW

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70.3K - $72.4K

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Job Description

Make a Difference in Your Community - Join Citrus Counseling Services!

Position: Associate Mental Health Therapist (AMFT, APCC, ASW)

Specialization: Early Childhood Services

Citrus Counseling Services (CCS) is a registered non-profit organization that has been providing comprehensive mental health services to our community since 1978. We specialize in programs for young children, at-risk youth, and victims of crime, as well as individual, couples, and family counseling. Our mission is to empower people to heal, grow, and thrive through compassionate care.

We’re seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Associate Therapist to join our Early Childhood Services Team! If you’re passionate about working with young children and their families, this is the perfect opportunity to make a lasting impact. In this role, you’ll provide fun, engaging therapy to children ages 0-8, helping them build essential social, emotional, and behavioral skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for children aged 0-8.
  • Provide engaging one-on-one therapy sessions using play therapy, CBT, and other child-centered approaches.
  • Monitor and document progress, updating treatment plans as needed.
  • Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to create strong support systems.
  • Participate in individual and group clinical supervision.
  • Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate client care.
  • Participate in staff meetings, training, and community outreach events.
  • Complete administrative and development tasks as assigned.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of agency and client information.
  • Contribute to CCS's mission through clinical excellence and organizational involvement.

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree or higher in a Behavioral Health discipline.
  • Registered and in good standing with the BBS.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience providing therapy to young children.
  • Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and strong clinical documentation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management abilities.

Why Join CCS?

  • Full-time, salaried employee position - you're paid for all hours worked, not just client sessions.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (90% employer-paid for employees, 60% employer-paid for dependents).
  • Paid time off, retirement plan with employer match, and professional development opportunities.
  • Malpractice insurance provided.
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
  • Auto-promotion to a licensed mental health therapist upon receiving BBS license number.
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment focused on clinical excellence and community impact.

Apply today and make a lasting difference with Citrus Counseling Services.

Location: Redlands, California

Department: Early Childhood Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation

$70,304 - $72,413, DOE

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Mental Health Therapist - AMFT, APCC, ASW at Citrus Counseling Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
39%
Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,961 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Redlands

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$586k≈ 8.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,430/mo≈ 41% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Citrus Counseling Services

Mental Health Care
Covina, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (90% employer-paid)
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Professional Development
Malpractice Insurance
PSLF Eligibility
Auto-Promotion upon Licensure