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New School for Child Development
Los Angeles, California

School Based Therapist - Full Time

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58.2K - $77.7K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

School Based Therapist

If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference in your community and shape brighter futures, Help Group is the organization for you!

We're one of the largest nonprofits of our kind in the U.S., offering diverse programs for individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse, mental health, and social-emotional challenges.

We offer unparalleled academic programs, mental health support, therapy, life coaching, vocational training, specialized social and residential programs, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth and families. These initiatives touch the lives of over 6,000 clients a year and continue to expand in reach and impact.

At the heart of Help Group's mission is a steadfast commitment to empowering individuals to reach their full potential and live positive, productive, and fulfilling lives. We invite passionate professionals to join us in supporting the development of our students, clients, and residents as we grow!

Here, you'll find not just a job, but an opportunity to grow your career in a deeply rewarding environment!

Come be part of a team that inspires, mentors and changes students’ lives because everyone deserves a great future.

Position Details

  • Start Date would be early August for the upcoming 2026 - 2027 Regular School Year
  • Location: Culver City, Sherman Oaks and Valley Glen
  • Full Time

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy to children with serious emotional, learning, developmental, and autism-related needs
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including school staff, psychiatrists, and related service providers
  • Deliver case management services and coordinate care for clients
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client documentation and records
  • Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and agency-wide initiatives while adhering to organizational policies and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with professional licensing, ethical, and legal standards
  • Maintain a flexible schedule to meet client and school needs, including supporting private insurance clients as assigned

Qualifications

  • Registered with the appropriate licensing board (BBS) as an LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, ACSW, or Psychologist
  • Master’s or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited program
  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience working with children and families
  • Experience supporting children with behavioral and emotional needs
  • Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Bilingual Spanish skills preferred

Benefits

The Help Group offers wonderful training opportunities, a supportive, professional work environment, and great benefits, including:

  • $2,500 Sign on Bonus
  • Insurance plans for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - options for 100% employer sponsored plans
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Benefit Hub - Employee Rewards and Incentives
  • Pet Insurance

Learn more about our school programs here: helpgroup.org

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of Help Group.

Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, professional and academic experience, certification, training, responsibilities of the position, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.

Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire. Help Group reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual TherapyGroup TherapyClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationBehavioral SupportAutism Spectrum Disorder SupportSpanish BilingualismCrisis Intervention

Social Work — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 20% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (28 salary observations; 49 listings), vs ~$84k nationally (234 salary observations; 521 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Therapist - Full Time at New School for Child Development a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work (Counseling) — ranked against 246 active Social Work (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution35 jobs · 24 employers

7
<$90k
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$90k-105k
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10
$120k-135k
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$135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
40%
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Loan repayment
10% this job
PSLF eligible
7% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.9
Better work-life than 90% of Social Work (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 246 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k≈ 15.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo≈ 57% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 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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Benefits & Perks

$2,500 sign-on bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (options for 100% employer sponsored plans)
403b retirement plan
529 college savings plan
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Vacation and sick leave
Benefit Hub - employee rewards and incentives