Primary Therapist (Licensed)

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75K–$90K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

About Us

At Mountain Springs Recovery we believe real change starts with connection. Everyone deserves support, hope, and the chance to move forward.

We’re not just a treatment center, we’re a team of people who care deeply about walking alongside those navigating substance use and mental health challenges. Helping someone believe in themselves again, that’s what this work is about. And we’ve been fortunate to witness that kind of transformation time and time again.

Our team shows up every day with purpose. We’re here for the tough moments and the quiet wins. We fight for people until they’re strong enough to fight for themselves.

If you're someone who wants to be part of something meaningful, something that truly leaves people better than you found them, you’ll find your place here.

Role Summary

We’re seeking a compassionate Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Therapist to join our clinical team. In this role, you’ll provide individual and group therapy, support clients through their recovery, and collaborate with leadership on treatment planning, crisis intervention, and discharge preparation. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a team-centered environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual and group therapy
  • Complete and maintain individual and group therapy notes and documentation.
  • Develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with clients, their families, colleagues, and external partners to support effective treatment.
  • Therapist will provide assessment and participate in the treatment planning with clients and their families/significant others.
  • Facilitate and evaluate outcome measurements and adjust interventions and treatment plans accordingly.
  • Adapt therapy to meet the individual needs of clients based on their reactions and expressed needs.
  • Discuss progress toward treatment goals with clients.
  • Assist and facilitate discharge planning and community outreach.
  • Initiate, facilitate and promote on-site activities, therapeutic support, and educational groups and community meetings.
  • Respond to emergencies and initiate action as required.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned by Clinical Director to support overall clinical operations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
  • Ability to use motivational interviewing to reinforce client’s power to make change.
  • Possess knowledge of HIPAA.
  • Possess experience and/or education with crisis management.
  • The candidate will show skills and competency in working with clients, from undertaking clinical assessments, planning and delivery of care to review of effective methods of interventions, in order to shape continuing service provision which will meet the needs of individuals.
  • Preferred candidates should be able to work well within a team and independently, effective communication skills, time management, ability to problem solve, and strong professional boundaries.
  • The candidate will be sensitive to religious, ethnic, and cultural differences.
  • Knowledge of CBT, DBT, 12-step recovery, and other evidenced-based theories is a plus.

Minimum Requirements

  • Master’s degree in clinical psychology or social work
  • Therapist License: LPC
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Current CPR and First Aid Certification or willing to obtain
  • Must successfully complete Background Check, Drug Screen, and TB Test

Physical Requirements

  • Light lifting, able to walk up and down stairs, and extended periods of time sitting.

Benefits

  • PTO, Holiday, & Sick Time
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • CEU Incentive Program
  • Clinical Incentive Training Program w/ Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Quarterly Bonuses based on KPI’s
  • Retirement Plan

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in clinical psychology or social work and possess an LPC license. Additionally, they must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a background check, drug screen, and TB test.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyClinical AssessmentSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentMental Health CounselingHIPAA Compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Therapist (Licensed) at Sunshine Behavioral Health 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 7,995 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Sunshine Behavioral Health

Medical Practices
San Juan Capistrano, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

PTO, Holiday, & Sick Time
Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
CEU Incentive Program
Clinical Incentive Training Program w/ Tuition Reimbursement
Company Paid Life Insurance
Quarterly Bonuses based on KPI’s
Retirement Plan