Clinicians Social Workers Therapists Psychologists for Mental Health Services LCSW ASW LMFT AMFT LPCC APCC MSW

16 days ago
Los Angeles, California$61K - $96KFull TimeMental Health Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends
Practice Authority in California
No Prescribing

Therapy and assessment only in this state.

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Compensation Intelligence

BLS OES 2024 · CA adjusted

Below Market
Salary Percentile21th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

36% below median for Psychologist in CA — negotiate

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Mental Health America of Los Angeles as a Clinician – Mental Health Services, 35-Hour Week in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • and Responsibilities: This is not an exhaustive task list, and other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate or necessary by the supervisor or program director.
  • MHALA is an equal employer opportunity and service provider.
  • The agency will consider individuals with a criminal history in accordance with both the Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA).

Requirements

  • hour turnaround documentation. Work collaboratively with and as an integral part of the multi
  • year of post
  • oriented, self
  • testing every year are conditions of continued employment COVID

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $61K - $96K
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Mental Health America of Los Angeles in United States.

Key Skills

PsychotherapyCrisis interventionPsychosocial assessmentDiagnosisCase managementClinical documentationElectronic health recordTreatment planningMental health counselingCollaborationCommunicationTime managementMicrosoft wordMicrosoft excelMicrosoft outlook
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinicians Social Workers Therapists Psychologists for Mental Health Services LCSW ASW LMFT AMFT LPCC APCC MSW at Mental Health America of Los Angeles a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Physician Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Mental Health America of Los Angeles is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Mental Health America of Los Angeles lists compensation for this physician position at $61k to $96k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Los Angeles, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($61k–$96k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychotherapy, Crisis intervention, Psychosocial assessment, Diagnosis, Case management, Clinical documentation, Electronic health record, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide a spectrum of direct clinical services, including psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and individual or group therapy. Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic case management and crisis intervention to support member goals.

Benefits package: 35-hour workweek, Competitive salary and full benefits, Employee assistance program, Generous paid time off, Health, dental, vision implied. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Mental Health America of Los Angeles

Mental Health Care
Long Beach, CA
2-5

Benefits & Perks

35-hour workweek
Competitive salary and full benefits
Employee assistance program
Generous paid time off
Health, dental, vision implied
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

16d ago