Associate Therapist
Listed compensation
$70k-$73k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: 15105 6TH STREET - March Aire Reserve Base, CA 92518Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $70,304.00 - $73,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesAssociate MFT or CSW The Associate MFT or CSW assists in facilitating group therapy sessions in either a school-based setting or field based in the Orange County or Los Angeles region.
Position reports directly to the Director of Behavioral Health or Project Director. FLSA Classification: Exempt
Responsibilities
Provide effective psychotherapeutic treatment for clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, existential search for meaning, family & relationship issues, and those seeking deeper self-awareness The candidate will maintain quality clinical documentation of sessions. The caseload will grow to over the course of six months, with an expected minimum of 10 clients per week Must be available each week for flexible schedule that includes Friday (and Saturday as needed) Must manage your weekly schedule with clients, which provides flexibility for both the client and therapist Participates in weekly clinical supervision with the U.S.VETS clinical team Performs other duties as required Qualifications
Requirements Associate Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or a Associate Clinical Psychologist Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Clinical Social Work (CSW), Master of Science Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), Master’s degree in psychology, counseling or a related field Must be a registered associate with CA state Board of Behavioral Science as A-MFT, A-CSW or A-PCC Interest in being part of collaborative, holistic team with startup culture Able to work with a combined team of clinical staff Must have excellent communication, collaboration and punctuality Ability to use computerized schedule for client management, internal communications, and fee collection Must have proof of malpractice insurance
Key Responsibilities
Provide psychotherapeutic treatment for clients dealing with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Maintain quality clinical documentation and manage a growing caseload of at least 10 clients per week.
Requirements
Must be a registered associate (A-MFT, A-CSW, or A-PCC) with the CA state Board of Behavioral Science. Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field and proof of malpractice insurance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- 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, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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