Mental Health Therapist | California City, CA | Up to $130K + Relocation
Listed compensation
$110k-$130k
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Job Description
Mental Health Therapist | California City, CA | Up to $130K + Relocation
Correctional Mental Health | Licensed Clinician | California City, California
- Kerry Martin, MSN, RN
- Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
- Call or Text: 608-216-2928
- Email: kerry@heartlinestaffing.com
- LinkedIn: View Kerry's LinkedIn
Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.
Heartline Staffing is hiring Mental Health Therapists in California City, California.
Position Overview
- Multiple openings for licensed mental health clinicians in a correctional facility setting
- Serve in a Mental Health Coordinator capacity, planning and providing non-medical clinical mental health services within the facility
- Make a lasting difference in the lives of incarcerated individuals through assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention
- Join a mental health team working to set the standard of care in the industry
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Salary range of $110,000 – $130,000
- Full relocation package
- Multiple openings
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plan and paid time off
- Meaningful clinical work with a population in significant need
Schedule & Practice Model
- In-person, facility-based role
- Correctional mental health setting
- Individual caseload with assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and crisis intervention
- Schedule details shared during your recruiter conversation
Clinical Responsibilities
- Conduct mental health screenings and assessments based on record review and clinical interviews
- Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning
- Document treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times
- Apply thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques in treatment and caseload activities
- Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $110,000 – $130,000
- Full relocation package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related clinical area from an accredited college or university REQUIRED
- Current California clinical license (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW) REQUIRED
- 2 years of clinical experience REQUIRED
- Must be at least 21 years of age REQUIRED
- Thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques
- Drug-free workplace
Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many professionals prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct mental health screenings and assessments, develop and adjust individual treatment plans, and document clinical activities in health care records. Provide counseling and crisis intervention to incarcerated individuals while maintaining confidentiality and applying psychological counseling techniques.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 255 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 34% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k 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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