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Sierra Health and Wellness
Roseville, California

Associate Therapist / Licensed Therapist

CounselorNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$115k

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Roseville Outpatient - Lava Ridge - Roseville, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Masters Degree, Salary Range: $80000.00 - $115000.00Salary/year, Job Category: Clinical, Licensed and Associate Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or AMFT, ACSW, and APCC) Sierra Health and Wellness utilizes evidence-based methods to restore families, relationships, and self-worth.

By transforming the character, we give life back to the people who have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues. Our outpatient facility (PHP) helps adolescents in the Roseville area.

Designed for adolescents who experience overwhelming symptoms of mental health like anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, or teens who are engaging in unsafe behaviors. We offer teens and their families a safe and welcoming environment to promote healthy life skills, develop resilience, and improve daily functioning. Position available: Full-time: Schedule: Monday & Friday 11:00am - 7:30pm

Benefits

For Full-Time Employees: Competitive pay 10 days paid vacation 5 holidays/ 5 sick days per year Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (eligible after 60 days) 401K with a company match of up to 3% (eligible after 1 year & 1,000 hours) Employer paid life Insurance & accident insurance (eligible after 60 days) Essential Functions: Performs journey-level professional casework and clinical services with mentally and emotionally disturbed clients Assesses and monitors clients’ behaviors while in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency.

Works as a team member with other professionals Participates in evaluative and diagnostic staff conferences Conducts individual, family, and group therapy; interviews clients and relatives Participates in collaborative treatment with representatives of other agencies Prepares verbal, written, and statistical reports Attends conferences, workshops, and training to maintain current awareness of mental health methodologies and issues Operates a personal computer and other office equipment Communicates effectively with others in person and over the telephone Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses Perform job duties under stressful conditions May be assigned some lead and special work coordination responsibilities Education and minimum qualification: Must obtain and maintain a license as a mental health professional regulated by a state board (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) Must possess a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling.

Have at minimum two-year experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling. Very familiar with HIPAA/client confidentiality and personal rights. Must possess a current CPR and First Aid certification.

Must possess a valid Driver’s License Preferred education and experience: Two to five years of experience in drug and alcohol counseling Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Sierra Health and Wellness is a California network of leading behavioral health and rehab centers for adults and families who suffer from addiction to alcohol, opiates, amphetamines and other addictive substances.

Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients' decisions regarding advance directives.

Not all services are available at all offices. The posted pay range is a reasonable estimate that the organization believes in good faith it may pay for this particular job based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Pay may consider several factors including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, training, hours/shifts worked, business need, and education.

Pay ranges may be adjusted in the future depending upon many factors including business needs.

Licensed Therapist Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 Associate Therapist: Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com PM21 Qualifications: Required education and experience: Must obtain and maintain a registration number regulated by a state board (ASW, AMFT, APC) Must possess a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling.

Have at minimum one-year experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling. Very familiar with HIPAA/client confidentiality and personal rights. Must possess a current CPR and First Aid certification.

Must possess a valid Driver’s License Preferred education and experience: Two to three years of experience in drug and alcohol counseling BA or MA degree in related field.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will perform clinical casework and provide individual, family, and group therapy for adolescents struggling with mental health and substance abuse. They will also participate in diagnostic staff conferences and maintain accurate clinical reports while collaborating with other professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling and possess a valid state license or registration. A minimum of one to two years of experience in drug and alcohol counseling is required, along with current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical therapyCase managementMental health assessmentIndividual therapyCrisis interventionHIPAA complianceReport writingDiagnostic evaluationEvidence-based practiceAdolescent counselingCPR certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Therapist / Licensed Therapist at Sierra Health and Wellness a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 36% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% 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 ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k 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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Living in Roseville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$586k≈ 7.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,569/mo≈ 39% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, 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 Sierra Health and Wellness

Mental Health Care
Sacramento, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
10 Days Paid Vacation
5 Holidays
5 Sick Days
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
401K with 3% Match
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Accident Insurance