Pre Licensed Therapist
Listed compensation
$35.5-$36/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
About the Role
Clarvida is hiring a Pre-Licensed Therapist to join our Opportunity Knocks program in Anaheim. This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay, access to licensure supervision, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity Knocks
Opportunity Knocks is a volunteer mental health program providing outpatient services for individuals between the ages of 18-59, with severe and persistent mental illness, recent history of incarceration due to mental illness, and are currently homeless or at risk of homelessness. Our services include intensive case management, psychotherapy, skill-development groups, medication management, vocational linkage, temporary housing support, benefits processing, and outreach and engagement.
Pre-Licensed Therapist, you will provide individual, group, and family therapy while coordinating client intake and support services. You will collaborate with clients, families, and care teams to deliver trauma-informed, person-centered care that promotes independence and empowerment.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual group, and family therapy (intensive outpatient program)
- Conduct crisis intervention consultations and assist with treatment planning
- Facilitate educational and vocational planning for clients
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and program development
- Document clinical services and maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards
- Ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain professional boundaries
- Provide community consultation, education, and linkages to intensive interventions
- Teach educational classes such as parenting, domestic violence, and anger management
- Meet monthly productivity requirements as established by supervisor/program
- Transport clients as needed using personal vehicle
- Perform on-call duties and other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
- Registration as an AMFT, APCC, or ASW in California
Valid California Driver’s License and Auto Insurance
- Minimum two years of experience working with mental health patients in inpatient/outpatient settings
- Strong clinical and interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication
- Proficiency with computer applications and documentation systems
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in trauma-informed care and community-based mental health programs
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay: $35.50-36.00/hour
- Paid vacation days increasing with tenure
- Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
- Up to 10 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- DailyPay – access your earnings early
- Continuing education and licensure supervision opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mileage reimbursement and cellphone stipend
- Perks @ Clarvida – discounts on travel, shopping, and entertainment
Work Location: Anaheim, CA – On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about mental health care and helping clients achieve independence and empowerment, we encourage you to apply. Click “Apply Now” to join our dedicated team focused on growth, compassion, and community impact.
About Clarvida
Clarvida is a trusted provider of behavioral health and human services across multiple states. Our trauma-informed, recovery-focused approach supports individuals and families with culturally responsive and evidence-based care.
- Learn more: clarvida.com
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling and possess active registration as an AMFT, APCC, or ASW in California. A minimum of two years of experience in mental health settings and a valid driver's license are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 22% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $74k–$75k | Mental Health Therapy median $69k (middle half $62k–$80k)40 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$67k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in California | 584 active | 7,901 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 22% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,533 in the last 30 days | 1,455 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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