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LifeStance Health
Santa Barbara, California

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW,LMFT, LPCC)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$89k-$119k

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Job Description

We are actively looking to hire talented therapists in the Goleta area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.

We are actively looking to hire talented therapists in the Goleta area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.

Is This You?

  • Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
  • Seeking work life balance.
  • Interested in growing professionally.

What We Offer Therapists:

  • Sign on bonus
  • Competitive Compensation: $89,000 - $119,000, compensation model based on productivity.
  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings.
  • Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP and more.
  • Collegial work environment.
  • Newly designed and modern offices.
  • Full administrative support.
  • Latest in digital technology.
  • Strong work/life balance.
  • Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Therapists that are::
  • Fully licensed LMFT or LCSW.
  • CA state license.
  • Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations.
  • Please reach out directly to arrange a time to speak by phone and include your CV, thank you.
  • Michael Pitts
  • Director, Practice Development
  • Michael.Pitts@lifestance.com
  • (W) 619-810-9495
  • (C) 623-308-4226

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will deliver high-quality behavioral healthcare to adult, child, and adolescent populations. They are expected to maintain clinical excellence while working within a collegial and supportive team environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid California state license as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC. Experience working with diverse age groups including children, adolescents, and adults is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Adult therapyChild therapyAdolescent therapyClinical documentation

Social Worker Career Context

LifeStance Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 1,267 active listings.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score
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About LifeStance Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Scottsdale, Arizona
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401k with match
Paid Parental Leave
EAP
Sign-On Bonus