Associate Therapist

4 days ago
Torrance, California — Hybrid$44/hrFull TimeMental Health Therapy
✓ No Call✓ Flexible Schedule

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Job Description

About the Role

Join New U Therapy Center & Family Services, Inc. as a Associate Therapist – Hybrid, Sign-On Bonus in United States. Join Our Growing Team at New U Therapy Center & Family Services! New U Therapy Center & Family Services is a well-established multidisciplinary mental health practice located in the heart of Torrance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain a caseload of 28 active clients, providing high-quality outpatient mental health therapy to individuals, couples, and families.
  • Help clients set meaningful goals and work toward measurable outcomes.
  • Diligently track clients’ progress and serve as an accountability partner.
  • Complete clinical documentation in a timely and legally compliant manner.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $38-$44/hr (Est. $79k-$92k/year)
  • Signing bonus: $1.
  • 14 days PTO.
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with New U Therapy Center & Family Services, Inc. in United States.

Key Skills

PsychotherapyClinical documentationMental health counselingCase managementTherapeutic relationship buildingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsOutpatient therapyCrisis interventionTreatment planning

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field. Candidates must have completed at least 1,000 post-graduate clinical hours toward licensure.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Therapist at New U Therapy Center & Family Services a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at New U Therapy Center & Family Services 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 Mental Health Therapy 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

New U Therapy Center & Family Services lists compensation for this psychologist position at $79k to $92k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $44 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

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
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Flexible scheduling options available
  • Transparent compensation ($79k–$92k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychotherapy, Clinical documentation, Mental health counseling, Case management, Therapeutic relationship building, Communication skills, Organizational skills, Outpatient therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Maintain a caseload of 28 active clients while providing high-quality outpatient mental health therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Track client progress, set meaningful goals, and complete clinical documentation in a timely and compliant manner.

Benefits package: Health Insurance (100% employee), Dental Insurance (75%), Vision Insurance (75%), Life Insurance (company sponsored), Supplemental AFLAC insurance, 401K with up to 3% matching, Two weeks paid vacation, 40 hours paid sick time. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About New U Therapy Center & Family Services

Mental Health Care
Valencia, California
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance (100% employee)
Dental Insurance (75%)
Vision Insurance (75%)
Life Insurance (company sponsored)
Supplemental AFLAC insurance
401K with up to 3% matching
Two weeks paid vacation
40 hours paid sick time
6.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (4)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

4d ago