Licensed Inpatient Therapist (Santa Rosa)

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$69.44/hr

The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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Job Description

About Us

Formerly Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital, SRBHH was opened in 2016 and is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care. Conveniently located in the North Bay, this hospital consists of 144 acute psychiatric inpatient beds.

Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SRBHH) is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care.

Conveniently located in the North Bay, SRBHH serves adolescents and adults. We treat both mental health and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.

  • POSITION TITLE: Licensed Inpatient Therapist
  • PAY RANGE: $60.00-$69.44 Per Hour
  • REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Services

HOURS: 4 10-hour shifts

  • 1 weekend day required
  • 3 weekdays
  • Exact days will be based on current need

Description of Position

The Licensed Inpatient Therapist practices sound clinical judgement, professionalism and good clinical practice. Responsible to provide quality Psycho-therapeutic Services for a unit-based caseload of adults and/or adolescents as well as support to other departmental needs.

Licensed Inpatient Therapist serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program, philosophy and assure the deliverance of quality treatment to patients and their support systems.

They are the lead facilitator of the patient’s treatment plan and continuously monitor the implementation of active treatment with assigned patients.

The Licensed Inpatient Therapist maintains knowledge of, participates in further training provided, and understands the potential risks regarding occupational health hazards (e. g. bloodborne pathogen exposures).

Key Responsibilities

Completes initial psychosocial assessment and clinical documentation within 72 hours of patient's admission to the hospital.

Ensures compliance with all treatment plan requirements including weekly reviews and updates with the patient (indicated by patient signatures, initials and dates that each review is completed).

Consistently documents treatment, interventions, face-to-face contact and collateral information provided to patient in the medical record (i. e., Progress Notes) based on clinical scope of practice.

Facilitates psychoeducation and process groups and follows the hospital schedule promptly, completing individualized group notes.

Completes all reports for Tarasoff and suspected abuse as legally mandated and consistently informs Social Services Leadership.

  • Conducts family sessions for adolescents and for adult patients.
  • Completes Release of Information accurately and completely.

Attends all scheduled Social Services/Clinical meetings, arriving prepared and without need for prompting and in a timely manner.

Provides training and support to new onboarding therapists and to Associate Therapists when clinically appropriate.

Will communicate regularly with Social Services leadership regarding any questions, challenges, or clinical training needs as they arise, as well as individual professional development and learning objectives as it pertains to their scope of practice and job expectations.

Comply with HIPAA and LPS guidelines.

Maintains effective working and professional relationships and communications with internal and external partners.

Consistently carries out above outlined job responsibilities while maintaining appropriate boundaries and professional demeanor.

  • Performs related duties, as requested.
  • Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

Position Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or closely related field.

Two years of behavioral health experience and experience working with Severely Mentally Ill and Group Facilitation preferred.

Current Associate registration for LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC license in good standing with the California BBS, or PsyD in good standing with BOP.

Current active registration as a Clinical Supervisor or eligibility to complete requirements for CA BBS/BOP Clinical Supervisor within 90 days of hire as requested by Social Services Leadership.

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required, or obtained within initial orientation period.

Verbal de-escalation and physical intervention program as approved by the CNO.

Skills and Abilities

Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times.

Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.

Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.)

Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.

Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.

  • Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
  • Vision: see details of objects at close range.
  • Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

Reach forward, up, down, and to the side. Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.

  • Lift up to ten (10) pounds.
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Healthcare Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • (Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans are also available)
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • (with additional buy-in opportunities)
  • PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
  • Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field, along with two years of behavioral health experience. A current California BBS or BOP license (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or PsyD) is required, as well as CPR certification.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

PsychotherapyCrisis InterventionTreatment PlanningCase ManagementHIPAA ComplianceInterdisciplinary CollaborationTime Management

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 34% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k 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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Work-life snapshot

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  • Includes weekends

Living in Santa Rosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$705k
Typical market rent
$2,560/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
107.8
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 · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Healthcare Spending Account
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay