Associate Therapist
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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
Requirements
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.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
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
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