Associate Therapist
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Compensation Intelligence
WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · CA adjusted
31% below median for Psychologist in CA — negotiate
Job Description
About the Role
Join APLA Health as a Associate Therapist – Substance Use, LGBTQ Focus, M-F Schedule in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Gleicher Chen Health Center (Annex) - Los Angeles, CA 90016Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: MA - Master's DegreeSalary Range: $74,963.20 - $94,889.
Key Responsibilities
- based resources and referrals to facilitate higher
- level services for patients with greater need than we are able to provide directly. Utilize harm reduction techniques and framework to engage clients and reduce risky behavior while remaining well
- versed and open to abstinence
Requirements
- 19 Vaccination or Medical/ Religious Exemption required. Equal Opportunity Employer: APLA Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $75K - $95K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with APLA Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Therapist at APLA Health a 9.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 1% of all Addiction Medicine psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Addiction Medicine — Psychologist Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at APLA 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.
Remote psychologist positions in Addiction Medicine have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
APLA Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $75k to $95k annually.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($75k–$95k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (9.0/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Disorder Services, Screening Tools, Bio-psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Planning, Crisis Counseling, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Billable Services. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves providing substance use disorder services, including screenings, assessments, treatment planning, and individual/group counseling, focusing on low-income LGBTQ adults, including those living with HIV/AIDS. Staff will also provide education and consultation to primary care and behav...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (4)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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