Therapist
Listed compensation
$30-$38/hr
- 80%better work-life than Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) peers
- +15%Mental Health Therapy listings, last 30 days
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage and nights and shift pattern.
Job Description
Clear Behavioral Health is dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges through compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care.
We provide a full continuum of services, including detox, dual diagnosis treatment, residential and outpatient programs, and specialized mental health services, all delivered by a multidisciplinary team of experienced clinicians and support professionals.
Our person-centered approach focuses on treating the whole individual, while empowering clients with the tools, structure, and support needed to achieve long-term recovery and lasting stability
Position Summary
As a therapist for our outpatient you will provide professional mental health services to a variety of clients. This role involves delivering exceptional care to clients through individual and group therapy sessions, creating personalized treatment plans and fostering a supportive environment for mental health healing and growth.
Essential Responsibilities
Client Care and Psychotherapy
- Provide intensive individual psychotherapy to clients.
- Lead group psychotherapy sessions, developing topics based on client needs and evidence-based practices.
- Manage and deliver up to 25 client-facing service hours per week, with up to 15 hours allocated for administrative and non-billable duties.
- Responsible for the therapeutic care of clients from admission through discharge.
- Complete suicide risk assessments and Crisis Safety Plans for all at-risk teen and adult clients.
- May be expected to support additional programs or tracks, either remotely or at locations within driving distance.
Treatment Planning and Collaboration
- Participate weekly in clinical meetings to assist in treatment planning and goal setting.
- Create and update individualized weekly treatment plans and ensure all documentation deadlines are met.
- Collaborate with other counselors to coordinate care, manage cases, and address client concerns.
Environment and Team Support
- Facilitate connection, communication, and conflict resolution among staff and clients to maintain a safe and supportive recovery environment.
- Demonstrate and model healthy emotional and physical boundaries for both staff and clients.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of other Therapists.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Registered Therapist status (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or equivalent).
- Hold a Master’s degree.
- A minimum of 1 year's clinical experience, focusing on adult and adolescent mental health.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Demonstrated skill in planning and leading psychotherapy groups.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to the needs of diverse clients and staff.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.
- Ability to diagnose behavioral health problems and disorders and develop treatment plan based on a completed assessment.
- Knowledge of diagnostic impressions or criteria.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress.
- Involve and advise family members when appropriate.
- Knowledge of individual and group therapy techniques.
- Ability to demonstrate clinical skills of empathy, joining, observation and assessment.
Pay
Associate pay range is between $30-$38 per hour depending on experience, certifications, and hours accumulated.
Schedule
The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 830pm-5pm fully on-site.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide intensive individual and group psychotherapy while managing client care from admission through discharge. They are also responsible for creating personalized treatment plans and collaborating with the clinical team to ensure effective recovery support.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist at Clear Behavioral Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,933 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Top Counselor Jobs
48 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution34 jobs
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks35 jobs
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time, W-2)Contract
Two Chairs · Maryland
Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time, W2)Contract
Two Chairs · Ohio
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - McDonald Center Evening Program - Sharp McDonald Center - Part Time - Evening Shift
$50.72-$73.31/hrVirtual Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time)
$48-$68/hr