Primary Therapist (Adult Residential Program)

Lightfully Behavioral Health

2 months ago

Escondido, California$70K - $93KMental Health Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Lightfully Behavioral Health seeks a Primary Therapist for its Adult Residential Program in Escondido, California. This role delivers clinical services to adults with mental health disorders in a residential setting.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
Conduct assessments and treatment planning.
Collaborate with treatment teams and case managers.
Participate in training, supervision, and community outreach.
Provide crisis stabilization and milieu support.
Provide on-call coverage during assigned times.

Requirements

Master's degree in counseling-related field.
Full licensure preferred; provisional license accepted.
Minimum 1 year related experience.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $70,000 to $93,000 annually.
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance.
Paid time off and self-care days.
401(k) retirement plan.
Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Employee assistance program.
Loan repayment assistance available.

Work Schedule

Tuesday through Saturday shifts.
Weekend coverage required.
On-call coverage during assigned times.

Join a compassionate, mission-driven culture that values authenticity and connection. This role offers competitive pay with benefits supporting your well-being and growth. Apply today to make a difference.

Position Insights

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Lightfully Behavioral Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Lightfully Behavioral Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $70k to $93k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Escondido, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Self-Care Days, 401(k) Plan, Continuing Education. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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