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Clarvida - California
Ridgecrest, California

Pre Licensed Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$33-$36/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Clarvida’s success is built on the strength of our people: individuals who bring the right skills and a deep commitment to our mission of improving lives and communities. Our employees are empowered to bring their full potential to the table, ensuring long-term success for our team and those we serve.

About Your Role

We are seeking a Pre-Licensed Therapist for our Ridgecrest location. As a Pre-Licensed Therapist, you will work to ensure mental health treatment services are provided in a way that maximizes client independence and family empowerment. Providing individual, group, family and couples counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, education and vocational development and adjustment.

  • Pay: $33-36/hr
  • Does the following apply to you?
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field from an accredited school
  • Valid Registration as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor or Associate Clinical Social Worker
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with mental health patients (inpatient and outpatient)
  • Valid CA driver’s license and active auto insurance

What We Offer

  • Full Time Employees:
  • Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
  • Separate sick leave that rolls over each year* up to 10 Paid holidays*
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
  • DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday*
  • Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements

All Employees

  • 401K
  • Free licensure supervision
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Perks @Clarvida - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Cellphone stipend

Work Location

  • Ridgecrest, CA – On-site
  • Employment Type
  • Full-time
  • Salary $33-36/hr

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: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values
  • Explore other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida

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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Key Responsibilities

The Pre-Licensed Therapist will provide individual, group, family, and couples counseling to assist clients in achieving personal and social development. They are responsible for ensuring mental health treatment services are delivered in a manner that maximizes client independence and family empowerment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling and possess a valid registration as an AMFT, APCC, or ACSW. 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

Individual counselingGroup counselingFamily counselingTrauma-informed careClinical documentationClient empowermentCrisis interventionCase managementPsychological assessmentTreatment planning

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 22% have no call, 68% 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
53% this job
Sign-on bonus
25%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Ridgecrest

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$255k
Typical market rent
$1,231/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Clarvida - California

Health and Human Services
Fredericksburg, Virginia
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Vacation
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision
DailyPay
Training and CEUs
401K
Free Licensure Supervision