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Passages
Malibu, California

Licensed Psychologist

PsychologistFull-Time

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Salary Range: $130K–$130K

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Passages Malibu - Malibu, CA 90265Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Doctorate DegreeSalary Range: $130,000.00 - $130,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Local travel among company locationsJob Category: Health Care

  • Licensed Psychologist – Full Time Join the Clinical Team at Passages | Malibu, California At Passages, we believe recovery is about more than simply treating addiction, it’s about helping people understand themselves, heal relationships, and create a healthier, more fulfilling life. Recognized by Healthcare Global as the #1 Rehab in the World, Passages provides an exclusive, holistic, Non-12 Step approach to addiction treatment. Our caring and passionate team at Passages has successfully helped thousands of people struggling with drug and alcohol dependency. We are seeking a Licensed Psychologist who is passionate about helping individuals navigate substance use, co-occurring mental health concerns, and the challenges that can accompany recovery. As a Licensed Psychologist at Passages, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with clients throughout their treatment journey. You'll use your clinical expertise to help clients better understand themselves, explore underlying factors contributing to substance use and emotional challenges, develop healthier coping strategies, and build a foundation for lasting recovery. What You’ll Do Duties may include, but are not limited to: Provide individual and group therapy to clients Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify client needs, treatment priorities, and areas of concern. Develop individualized treatment plans and follow-up plans based on each client’s goals and clinical needs. Provide clinical interventions and support appropriate to each client’s presenting needs and treatment goals. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans. Support clients in developing insight, addressing underlying issues, improving coping strategies, and creating sustainable tools for recovery. Participate in crisis intervention and provide appropriate clinical support when needed. Reassess clients throughout treatment and make recommendations based on their progress and changing clinical needs. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards and company policies. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced Licensed Psychologist who is passionate about helping clients understand the underlying factors contributing to substance use and supporting them through meaningful, lasting change.

Required

Qualifications

Doctorate degree in Psychology. Current, valid California license in good standing with the California Board of Psychology as a Licensed Psychologist. Current, valid California Driver License with a satisfactory driving record, as determined by company discretion. Additional

Qualifications

Must successfully complete all applicable pre-employment requirements, including tuberculosis screening, background checks, driving record checks, drug screening, and professional reference checks. Ongoing screenings and monitoring may be required during employment in accordance with applicable law and company policy. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and holidays, to support the needs of a 24/7/365 healthcare facility.

Why Join Passages? At Passages, your work has a direct impact on the people we serve. You’ll join a team that is deeply committed to providing personalized care and helping clients move beyond addiction toward a healthier and more purposeful life.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy: Competitive compensation Robust benefits package, including student loan repayment assistance and a tuition reimbursement program The opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients and their families

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Psychologist will provide individual and group therapy while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans. They are responsible for conducting clinical assessments, monitoring client progress, and maintaining accurate documentation to support recovery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate degree in Psychology and possess a current, valid California license in good standing. Additionally, a valid California Driver License and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and holidays are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyClinical assessmentTreatment planningSubstance use counselingMultidisciplinary collaborationMental health supportPsychological evaluation

Psychologist Career Context

In California, the Psychology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$140k (193 salary observations; 425 listings), vs ~$124k nationally (1,728 salary observations; 4,915 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k 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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401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
16% this job
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Below most Psychology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,745 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Malibu

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.75M≈ 21.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$10,251/mo≈ 95% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Passages

Hospitals and Health Care
Ventura, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student loan repayment assistance
Tuition reimbursement program
Robust benefits package
Collaborative multidisciplinary environment